Overview

Chitwan National Park is situated in the southwestern part of Nepal and covers 932 square Kilometers. This is Nepal's first famous national park for wildlife safaris. You can see wild elephants, white footed gaur (the world's largest wild cattle), leopards, wild boar, sloth bear and several species of deer including the spotted, barking, samber and hog deer. It is also the home of the one-horned rhinoceros and harbors one of the largest populations of the exclusive and rare Royal Bengal tiger. The swampy areas and numerous ox-bow lakes provide the perfect habitat for marsh crocodiles. The park hosts 450 species of birds. The Tharu people who are the pre-dominant residents of this area have unique cultural traditions. In Chitwan there are many lodges outside and inside the park as per visitor's budget and interest. The lodges outside of the park are known as Sauraha. Usually visitors spend 2 nights and 3 days, but it is also possible to stay longer if you desire.

During your stay in Chitwan National Park, you will enjoy the following activities:

Canoe Trip
Take canoe trip on either Rapti River or Budhi Rapti River which border the National Park. The river is a prime habitat for two types of crocodiles, the Gharial and Mugger. 

Bird Watching
For the bird watchers, the park is a paradise for over 450 species of exotic birds including domestic and migratory birds. Many of them are rare and threatened, including the Great pied hornbill, Bengal Florican, Peregrine falcon, lesser adjutant storks, etc. 

Elephant safari or Jeep Safari
Enjoy elephant ride to view the wild life in action in their natural habitat. Those who are not interested in Elephant safari can take Jeep Safari instead. Jeep Safari includes a 4WD Jeep tour into deeper section of the park- such as Ox-bow lake- allowing you a chance to witness rare wildlife species. 

Nature Walk
Go on a nature walk under the guidance of our experienced naturalists/botanists inside the park. This is the ideal opportunity to explore and experience and learn about the diversity of Himalayan flora and fauna. 

Elephant Breeding Centre
Chitwan National Park is home to the first Elephant breeding centre in Asia. Observe elephant and their calves at close quarters. This centre is run by the government and its purpose is to provide a safe breeding habitat for elephants. 

Village tour
Excursion in Tharu village is a heart-warming experience you don’t want to miss. Tharus are the indigenous inhabitant of the inner Terai. Enjoy their cuisine, interact, and experience their traditional way of life.

Cultural Program
In the evening you will get an opportunity to participate in Tharu cultural folk dance. The unique stick dance performed by Tharu youth adorned in their traditional attires is the most popular activity among visitors. 

Crocodile Walk
The Park also offers a unique crocodile walk program wherein you will follow a trail along the bank of Rapti / Narayani River passing through grassland and forest to spot crocodiles out in the wild.