Owing to its rich adornment of nature, Chitwan national Park was declared UNESCO Natural heritage Site in 1984.Chitwan National Park has long been one of the country treasures of natural wonders. The park that includes in its area a part of the Shivalik Hills, is covered with deciduous forests overlooking the flood plains of Narayani, Rapti and Rou rivers.
The park consists of the diversity of rich eco-system that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds., There are around 600 plant species, 56 mammals, over 600 birds and 55 amphibians and reptiles found in the park. The highlight are the 408 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some65 Royal Bengal tigers that lives in the dense forests of the park. Sharing home with these are other animals like rhesus monkey, langur, deer, leopards, gaur, wild boar, wild dogs and wild cats. Among reptiles are different kinds of snakes inccluding the python, while the rivers areas breed reptiles like the endangered long snorted gharial popularly known as Gangetic crocodile and marsh crocodiles. The forest is alive during summer with the arrival of migrant birds like paradise flycatcher, Indian Pitta, and parakeets, while winter birds include waterfow, Brahminy ducks, Pintoils, bar-headed geesse, cormorants and migratory birds from Siberia. Other birds varieties are woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricons and redheaded trogons. A rare attraction of the park is the world's fresh-water dolphin sometimes seen in River Narayani.
Tharus are the main indegenous ethnic groups in Chitwan. They are well known for their resistance to malaria. Traditionally they are farmers and practice their own unique tribal culture. A stroll or a ride through the Tharu village will provide an opportunity to see their tradititonal farming and relics. Traditional Tharu stick dance gives an insight into their culture.
The park offers many interesting sites and activities. The display at the visitors center of Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation programs. The womens user groups souvenir shop offers a variety of handicrafts and other local products for gifts and souvenirs.
Elephant safari provides opportunities to get a closer view of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. The Elephant Breeding Center at Khorsor, Sauraha gives you information on domesticated elephant and the baby elephants born there.
The museam at Khosara, the park headquarters, has informative displays. Near the HQ visitors can see Bikram Baba, a Hindu religious site of archival value. A short walk (1km) from the park HQ will take you to the Gharial Breeding Center, which is also home to the Marsh mugger and number of turtles.
Inside the park, there are 7 resorts run by park concessionaires that can provide lodging and access to wildlife activities. Various resorts and lodges situated outside the park also offer a variety of servicesm
The park consists of the diversity of rich eco-system that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds., There are around 600 plant species, 56 mammals, over 600 birds and 55 amphibians and reptiles found in the park. The highlight are the 408 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and some65 Royal Bengal tigers that lives in the dense forests of the park. Sharing home with these are other animals like rhesus monkey, langur, deer, leopards, gaur, wild boar, wild dogs and wild cats. Among reptiles are different kinds of snakes inccluding the python, while the rivers areas breed reptiles like the endangered long snorted gharial popularly known as Gangetic crocodile and marsh crocodiles. The forest is alive during summer with the arrival of migrant birds like paradise flycatcher, Indian Pitta, and parakeets, while winter birds include waterfow, Brahminy ducks, Pintoils, bar-headed geesse, cormorants and migratory birds from Siberia. Other birds varieties are woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricons and redheaded trogons. A rare attraction of the park is the world's fresh-water dolphin sometimes seen in River Narayani.
Tharus are the main indegenous ethnic groups in Chitwan. They are well known for their resistance to malaria. Traditionally they are farmers and practice their own unique tribal culture. A stroll or a ride through the Tharu village will provide an opportunity to see their tradititonal farming and relics. Traditional Tharu stick dance gives an insight into their culture.
The park offers many interesting sites and activities. The display at the visitors center of Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation programs. The womens user groups souvenir shop offers a variety of handicrafts and other local products for gifts and souvenirs.
Elephant safari provides opportunities to get a closer view of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. The Elephant Breeding Center at Khorsor, Sauraha gives you information on domesticated elephant and the baby elephants born there.
The museam at Khosara, the park headquarters, has informative displays. Near the HQ visitors can see Bikram Baba, a Hindu religious site of archival value. A short walk (1km) from the park HQ will take you to the Gharial Breeding Center, which is also home to the Marsh mugger and number of turtles.
Inside the park, there are 7 resorts run by park concessionaires that can provide lodging and access to wildlife activities. Various resorts and lodges situated outside the park also offer a variety of servicesm
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