Places to visit in the city Chitwan
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - Chitwan
 Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant floral species in
the park covering almost 70% of the area. There are also
grasslands and riverine forests that combine to make a
changing mosaic of landscape. Khair, sissoo, and simal
are some of the major species of riverine forests while
the grasslands present a complex community of over 50
species.
Renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceros,
tigers, crocodiles, and many more species of common wild
animals, Chitwan is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.
Sighting of rhinoceros is almost guaranteed in any safari
inside the park. There are more than 43 species of mammals
in the park including endangered species like gaur, wild
elephant, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin,
Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, and python. Some of
the other animals found in the park are common leopard,
barking deer, sambhar, chital, hog deer, sloth deer, palm
civet, wild dog, langur and rhesus monkeys.
With a population of more than 450 species of birds, the
Chitwan park is a gifted place for the birdwatchers too.
Some of these species have been categorised as endangered
like the Bengal florican, giant hornbill, lesser florican,
black stork, and white stork. The park is also a favourite
transit territory for the migratory birds because of the
numerous ponds and lakes here. Siberian cranes and ducks
make these water bodies their home in the winter months.
March and December are the best time for bird watching.
The park also has more than 45 species of amphibians and
reptiles like marsh mugger crocodile, green pit viper,
cobra, and many species of frogs and tortoises.
ELEPHANT RIDE - Chitwan
 Elephant riding is a major activity in the park. It gives
you the opportunity to sight an animal from a close distance.
BOAT RIDE - Chitwan
 A boat ride on the lakes, ponds, and rivers of Chitwan
gives you an opportunity to discover the varied wildlife
of the place. Floating down the river on a canoe for around
an hour followed by walking back to the camp is popular
among tourists. Pedalling down the fast-flowing Karnali
and Geruwa Rivers is another exciting option. |
