Subtropical grassland and sal forest along the Rapti river, home to rhinos, tigers and gharial crocodiles.
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.
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Dry season with the clearest wildlife visibility.
Hot, but shorter grass after controlled burning improves sightings.
Monsoon flooding can limit park access.
Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.
A jeep safari, canoe ride on the Rapti river and a Tharu cultural village visit.
Adds a guided nature walk and a visit to the elephant breeding centre.
The classic wildlife-plus-lakes combination route.
A short jungle-lodge stopover between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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