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Southern Nepal (Terai) · Nepal's First National Park

Chitwan


Subtropical grassland and sal forest along the Rapti river, home to rhinos, tigers and gharial crocodiles.

Terrain
Terai lowland, sal forest
Rivers
Rapti & Narayani
Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Known for
One-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers
Geography

Getting to know Chitwan

Chitwan National Park lies in the subtropical Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal, a landscape of dense sal forest and tall grassland threaded by the Rapti and Narayani rivers. As Nepal's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it protects one of the last strongholds of the greater one-horned rhinoceros alongside Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles and rich birdlife.

Terrain
Terai lowland, sal forest
Rivers
Rapti & Narayani
Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Known for
One-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers
Best Time to Visit

Chitwan, month by month

Hover any month for details. Colour reflects the general climate — plan around the peak window below.

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Cool Pleasant Hot Monsoon

Oct – Mar · Best time

Dry season with the clearest wildlife visibility.

Apr – May · Good option

Hot, but shorter grass after controlled burning improves sightings.

Jun – Sep · Avoid

Monsoon flooding can limit park access.

Sample Itineraries

Ready-to-quote Chitwan itineraries

Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.

Chitwan Safari

Wildlife-focused travellers
2Days
Chitwan National Park

A jeep safari, canoe ride on the Rapti river and a Tharu cultural village visit.

Jungle & Wildlife

In-depth wildlife travellers
3Days
Chitwan National Park

Adds a guided nature walk and a visit to the elephant breeding centre.

Kathmandu–Chitwan–Pokhara

First-time Nepal travellers
5Days
Kathmandu
Chitwan
Pokhara

The classic wildlife-plus-lakes combination route.

Chitwan Add-on

Time-limited travellers
1Night
Chitwan National Park

A short jungle-lodge stopover between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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