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Chitwan National
Park (932 Sq km)
is listed as a
World Heritage
Site and is
most popular for
jungle safari
destination in
Nepal. It covers
a unique
ecosystem,
containing
hills, ox-bow
lakes and flood
plains.
Dominated by sal
forests, the
park has 50
species of
grasses. There
are 43
species of
animals which include
the endangered
one-horned
rhino, Royal
Bengal tiger, gharial,
crocodile, gaur,
wild elephant,
four horned
antelope,
stripped hyena,
pangolin,
Gangetic
dolphin, monitor
lizard, cobra,
krait and rat
snake.
Climate :
The park has a
range of
climatic
seasons, each
offering a
unique
experience. October through
February with an
average
temperatures of
25C offer an
enjoyable
climate. From
March to June
temperatures can
reach as high as
43C. the hot
humid days give
way to the
monsoon season
that typically
lasts from late
June until
September.
3 Nights / 4
Days Package
tour
:
Day 01 : Arrival
and a short
briefing about
the Park and its
flora and fauna.
A short nature
walk.
Day 02 : Early
bird watching
tour by an
expert
naturalist, ride
on the
traditional
dugout canoe on
the Rapti River
to get a close
view of
crocodiles.
Elephant ride
and Tharu
Culture show in
the evening.
Day 03 : Visit to
the Tharu
village by
ox-cart.
Afternoon Jungle
drive and visit
to crocodile
breeding and
feeding center.
Day 04 : Drive to Bis Hazaar Tal
for bird
watching. Drive
or fly to
Lumbini, Pokhara
or Kathmandu.
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