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Nepal's First National Park
Chitwan National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of South Asia's most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries.
1973Established
932 km²Area
1984UNESCO
543+Bird Species
43+Mammal Species
113+Fish Species
The Heart of the Terai
Chitwan National Park is the first park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km² and is located in the subtropical Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal.
The typical vegetation of the inner Terai is broadleaf forests with Sal trees covering about 70%, Terai–Duar savanna and grasslands about 20% — including more than 50 species, and some of the world's longest grasses such as elephant grass.
The park is home to at least 43 species of mammals. The King of the jungle is the Bengal Tiger. Apart from King Cobra and Indian rock python, 17 other species of snakes, tortoise, and lizards can be found here.
The Narayani–Rapti river system is the habitat for 113 recorded species of fish, mugger crocodiles, and gharial crocodiles.
Wildlife Highlights
Bengal Tiger
The king of the jungle. The park is one of the best places in Asia to spot this magnificent predator in the wild.
One-Horned Rhino
Since 1973 the population of Rhinoceros has recovered well. Rhino sightings in Chitwan are relatively common compared to other parks.
Gharial & Mugger Crocodile
The Narayani–Rapti river system is habitat for gharial and mugger crocodiles, both observable from our boat trips.
Wild Elephant
From time to time wild male elephants find their way into the valley of the park in search of female elephants for mating.
Deer, Monkeys & More
Boars, several types of deer, antelopes, golden jackals, sloth bears, civets, mongooses, and many more call the park home.
Birds — 543 Species
The park is globally renowned for birdwatching. 543 species have been recorded, some of which are extremely endangered.