Chitwan National Park , Sauraha
About Chitwan National Park
Situated amidst the lush green depths of greenery, blooming in the laps of serendipity and grace, Chitwan National Park is a sheltered jungle area packed with wildlife placed in the mid-south Terrai area of Nepal. Chitwan grounds were used by the royalty for hunting. Recognized in 1973, conservation orders were set in place to look after the remaining endangered animals lives here. In 1984 it became a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is a home to many mammals as well. Going by the official records, it totals to 68 species of mammals, 544 of birds and 126 of fishes. There is an idea to be around 122 tigers in the park. Chitwan also carrys at least four hundred gaur (Indian bison) and offers a part-time home to as many as 45 wild elephants.
Chitwan is also Nepal’s most significant sanctuary for birds, with more than five hundred species traced, and there are also two types of crocodile and more than one hundred and fifty types of butterfly. Sauraha is a little town situated just outside of Chitwan National Park. Sauraha has a large selection of housing, tour agencies and restaurants. October to February there is a greater chance of witnessing tigers and other wildlife as they come out to the waterholes. Bharatpur is the adjoining airport which is about 10 km away or Take the tourist bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara. For all activities in the interior and outside, foreign visitors (Non-SAARC) are obligatory to pay NPR 500 for a park permit.
Park Fees :-
Nepali Nationals : 20
SAARC Countries : Rs 200
Foreign Nationals : Rs 500
Children under 10 yrs: Free
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Chitwan National Park
Bishazari Tal, Narayani
17.5 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Ever thought about going on a bird watching expedition? If the answer is yes, then the Bishazari Tal is the place for you. The word ‘Bis’...
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Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Narayani
62.9 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Taking Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal as its originating point, the Parsa Wildlife Reserve Established in 1984, covering an area of...
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Gosaikunda Lake, Bagmati
*70.1 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
The Gosaikunda Lake happens to be sacred place for the Hindus. The origin of this place is associated with the Samudra Manthan mentioned in Hindu...
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Machapuchare, Dhawalagiri
*73.8 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
The Machapuchare literally means “Fish Tail Mountain” which is a majestic peak in the Himalayas. The most exhilarating thing about this place...
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Annapurna Circuit, Dhawalagiri
*77.1 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Annapurna Circuit, more popularly known as “Nepal’s classic trek” is one of the most splendid treks in the world. It is located within the...
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Tsum Valley, Gandaki
*78.3 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
The Tsum Valley located near Gorkha, Nepal is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley which is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The word...
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Langtang National Park, Bagmati
*80.9 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Another gem from the land of Nepal, is the Langtang National Park. The park derives its name from the area of ‘Langtang’ that stretches of the...
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Nar Phu Valley, Dhawalagiri
*83.4 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
The Valle del Naar , also known as Nar Phu Valley is a trek which combines the villages of Nar and Phu. The special thing about this trek is that...
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Jagdishpur Reservoir, Lumbini
*83.4 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
The Jagdishpur reservoir, the largest reservoir in Nepal is located in the Kapilvastu district. This place was originally built for irrigational...
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Tilicho Lake, Gandaki
*87.3 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Claimed to be the highest lake in the world, the Tilicho Lake collects the glacial melt of the slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. This...
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Manakamana Temple, Nepal, Gandaki
89.9 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal, Manakamana Temple is one of the sacred places and is four storied. This 17th century temple is...
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Makwanpur Gadhi, Narayani
91.2 km from Chitwan National Park - See map
Lying in about 17 kms north from Hetauda, Makwanpur Gadhi or Makwanpurgadhi was one ruled by the Sen Dynasty. There are two forts built here....
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