Chitwan national park is the first National park in Nepal established in 1973. Chitwan is the nearest National park to Kathmandu. UNESCO, World Heritage site is “At the foot of the Himalayan, Chitwan one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the Terai region. Which formerly extended over the foothill of India and Nepal? It has a particularly rich Flora and Fauna. One of the last populations of One-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park. This is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal Tiger.”
Chitwan National Park is a preserved
area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its biodiversity.
Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned
rhinos and Bengal tigers. The park shelters numerous bird species, including
the giant hornbill. Dugout canoes traverse the northern Rapti River, home to
crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site.
Climate
Chitwan National park enjoys three main seasons: hot and dry
summer, a hot and humid rainy session, and warm winter. Between October and
February, the average temperature is 25*C ensuring a pleasant climate. From
March through June, temperatures can reach as high as 40*C. The hot and humid
days give way to the monsoon season which typically lasts for four months from June
through September. The best time to visit is From October through March.
Flora and Fauna
The park has a rich flora that includes Sal, Palash, Silk Cotton, Tree fern, Cycas, Screw pine, and orchids. There are more than 50
different types of grass species, including the elephant grass, renowned for
its immense height reaching up to 8m.
The park is home to 58 species of mammals, 539 types of
birds, 56 types of reptiles and amphibians, and 124 species of fish. The
mammalian species include the rhinoceros, Tiger, Elephant, Antelope, Leopard,
Wild boar, Bear etc. Some of the bird species found here are the Black Necked
Fishing eagle, the Beahmini ducks, the Bengal florican, the lesser Florian, the
Giant hornbill etc.
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