Chitwan National Park in Nepal
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6 Best Things to do In Chitwan National Park in Nepal- Bus, Costs

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This article writes about the Things to do In Chitwan National Park in Nepal. We will also be reading about Bus to Chitwan National Park and Chitwan climate and vegetation. So, are you ready to explore one of the most beautiful places to visit in Nepal?

Chitwan National Park is the first and most visited national park of Nepal that was established in 1973. The national park was listed in world heritage site in 1984. The park covers an area of 932 km sq. It is located in the sub-tropical region of Inner Terai and lowlands in south-central Nepal. The park is sited along the part of Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Parsa, and Makwanpur. The park lies close to Churia Hills from 100 to 815 meters for sea Nepal. It’s among the most beautiful place to visit in Nepal where culture and nature blend perfectly. Here is everything you need to know about Chitwan National Park.

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Chitwan Climate and Vegetation:

The Park has alluvial grasslands and moist deciduous forests. The Park region has a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity is present for the whole year. The vegetation is subtropical with the Himalayan broadleaf forests and also the flora from Siwalik region from inner Terai ecosystems.

The lower region of Park consists of watersheds, wetlands (Belshazzar tal) and moist deciduous forests. It’s the perfect living conditions for the One-Horned Rhinoceros and Asiatic Elephant.

Chitwan National Park in Nepal

Flora and Fauna of Chitwan

Chitwan National Park in Nepal has a diverse and versatile flora and fauna. The broadleaf forest and Sal trees cover around 70% of the park area. The southern face of Churia Hills has Sal trees like Chie Pine and the Northern slopes have small flowering tree and shrubs as Rosewood, Axlewood, Elephant Apple, Beleric and creepers such as Bauhinia Vahlii and Spatholobus Parvifiouus.

Fauna 700 species of wildlife. The diverse range of butterflies, moths, and insects that lingers around have not been fully surveyed yet. There are over 20 species of snakes- the list includes King Cobra and Rock Python. Also there are also starred tortoise and monitor lizards dwelling in the park. endangered animals like One-Horned Rhinoceros, Gharials and Bengal Tiger are the one that interests us most. Further, the park homes 50 species of mammals and 544 species of birds.

How to bus to Chitwan National Park?

Chitwan National Park in Nepal is 167 km far from Kathmandu. You can either get a bus to the park area or fly through the airplane.

By Bus/Car

Chitwan can be reached from Kathmandu through the main highway. The route goes through Mahendra highway traveling from a local bus or a tourist bus takes 6-7 hours. Moreover, with a private vehicle, you can complete the journey in less than 5 hours.

By Airplane

Bharatpur, a sub-metro town in Chitwan- 10 km west has a domestic airport. The flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur is 30 minutes. Chitwan is just 15 drive far from Bharatpur in a car

6 Best Things to do

Chitwan National Park in Nepal is home for a wide variety of flora and fauna. It’s a beautiful place to spend days in the charm of nature, doing an interesting activity each day. There’s so much to do and so much to see that a day or couple of it wouldn’t be enough to “eat’ everything mother nature offers. Here is the list best Things to do In Chitwan National Park in Nepal.

Chitwan Jungle Safari

Its a much-sought activity for both international and domestic tourist in Chitwan National Park in Nepal. The Jungle safari drives you deep inside the jungle and wetlands of the park for the exotic view of birds, musk deer, wild boars, and one-horned rhinoceros. If you are lucky enough, you can also encounter endangered Bengal Tiger close enough.
You can visit the Jungle in a jeep or also walk along the way- but walking involves so much risk. Jeep Safari is the best option you can get.

Chitwan National Park in Nepal
Chitwan National Park in Nepal

Elephant and Crocodile Breeding Center

The Park has a separate breeding center for the elephants and crocodiles that were founded to maintain the population of these animals.

The breeding center of Crocodile lies in the route of jungle safari itself. The center breeds gharials and water alligators and documents their growth from an egg to a full-fledged crocodile. The crocodile breeding center is a place to learn the habits of these river monsters. Further, the elephant breeding center is equally prodigious.

Bird Watching

The park is a home for a wide range of species of birds- about 544 species of birds is found in Chitwan alone. You can spot the bird species as Bengal Florican, Black-Chinned Yuhina, Gould’s Sunbird, Lesser Adjutant, Blossom-Headed Parakeet, and Swamp Francolin. Chitwan National Park is a paradise for every bird watcher and the bird lover in the world.

Sunset Viewing

Watching Sunset is one of much-enjoyed activity in Chitwan National Park in Nepal. The sunset view from here is spectacular- the sun vanishing in the jungle of Chitwan looks beautiful. Also, the sunset can be observed from Rapti River where the most domestic international tourists, gather during the evening to watch the sunset.

Learn about other best places to visit in Chitwan.

Canoeing

Canoeing in the Rapti river and Narayani River, watching the birds and crocodiles living on the banks of the river is fun. The mugger and gharials crocodile live in Narayani and Rapti rivers. These “water beasts” live under water during the night and can be spotted in the surface during the day. The two rivers hold the most crocodiles in Nepal and canoeing in them is the best way to observe the animals and plants.

Chitwan National Park in Nepal
Chitwan National Park in Nepal

Cultural dance of Tharu Village:

The traditional Tharu communities live around Chitwan National Park. The Tharus are the native of this area. Further, you can witness their villages around the park. They also perform special Tharu dance in the evening.

Conclusion:

Contact us here so that you can book your trip to Chitwan National Park in Nepal. Make the best arrangements to enjoy your trip in affordable price. Be prepared for an awesome journey.

Happy Visit

About Shobita Neupane

Shobita is a co-founder of Travel Diary Nepal. She is a passionate traveler and a content writer. Her favorite quote is Fly so high until your problem looks smaller and the dream seems closer.

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