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About Chitwan City
If you wanted to see birds and animals in Nepal, this is where
you would come. For animal lovers, Chitwan national park offers
them an opportunity of a life time to see Royal Bengal tigers,
one-horned rhinos, various species of birds and butterflies.
Your choice of Resorts and lodges are located in the region.
Most include elephant safaris, jungle walks, canoeing and
cultural activities.
Quick Facts on Chitwan National Park
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Chitwan is known as Chitwan National Park, mainly because the
city's main attraction is the national park itself!
# Chitwan National Park is included in the list of world heritage
sites, this protected area has a forest with area of 360 square
miles (about 932 square kilometers)
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7 world class resorts run by park concessionaire are located
inside the park alone! Other numerous resorts and hotels are
located outside the park, all giving tourists with more options
for price and services.
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One Horned Rhinos and Bengal Tigers are the main two animals
that are famous in the park. Spotting them while on a safari
will be the joy of a life-time. To spot bengal tiger, you might
have to extend your stay in Chitwan a little longer!!
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Altitude of the park ranges from 492 feet (150m) to 2673 feet
(815m)
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Over a 50 different mammals and 450 species of birds are located
in the park
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The prefix "Royal" is being slowly removed from many names in
Nepal such as from the name Royal Nepal Airlines which is now
Nepal Airlines. Similarly Royal Chitwan National Park is now
just called Chitwan National Park.
Chitwan Attractions
The Park, People and Places
Chitwan is also a place to learn about the Tharu people. The
traditional dance and songs are performed in resorts and lodge
entertainment.
Chitwan's National Park is the main attraction in the region.
This park is regarded as the best national park of Nepal, and is
also the most developed one. Elephant Breeding Centre, Crocodile
Farm are two other must see locations in the park.
Main activities in Chitwan include Jungle Safari, Bird Watching
and Boat Tour. Jungle Safari is the most popular one. You will
journey into the deep forest riding on elephant back, you will
witness the preserved natural assets of Nepal, birds, flora and
fauna. World's one of the most endangered species, Bengal Tigers
are found abundant in Nepal, many in Chitwan national park. If
it's your day, you might see them too. The other major animal
you will see is the one-horned rhinos whose famous place to live
on earth is none other than Nepal. The park is also famous for
bird watching, and boat tours. A walk to nearby villages is also
a recommended thing to do.
How much will it cost?
This will greatly depend on your choice of accommodation and
activities. See Jungle Safari For its cost. A Maximum Budget
around US$700 for a week stay should be good enough for Chitwan.
But just don't go there with our words, yet! Please get hold of
our Nepali Travel Companies
There are packages starting from 1 night / 2 days to upto 6
nights and 7 days. The 1 night / 2 days will be a fast ride;
wake up, get up, go to the jungle, have a lunch, see some
culture program then head back to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Chitwan
was not developed over-night, it took years to bring what this
park is today. We recommend at least 2 nights / 3 days package
so you have more time to explore and enjoy Chitwan fully.
How to get there?
Chitwan is easy to reach by road or by air. There are daily
flights from Kathmandu to a nearby city Bharatpur. Your travel
or hotel agent will pick you up from the airport and transfer
you to your lodge / resort. Reservation for sightseeing and
accommodation can be done from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Please
note, most travel packages for Chitwan are desinged for your
hassle free travel. It may already include transportation,
accommodation and cost of sight seeing and the National Park
Fee. But be sure to check the details of your package. If you
are in Kathmandu or Pokhara, you can easily get a travel deal
for Chitwan. Just contact your hotel's travel desk or nearest
travel company for a package to Chitwan.
Chitwan is waiting to widen your smile before you leave Nepal,
so visit it!
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