Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner TERAI, Chitwan National Park is country' treasures of natural wonders.  The area comprising the Tikauli forest-from Rapti River to the foothills of the Mahabharat-extending over an area of 175 sq. km. was declared Mrigakunja in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti river was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary.

History:

Chitwan was declared a national park in 1973, following approval by the late King Mahendra in December 1970. The bye-laws (Royal Chitwan National Park Regulations) were introduced on 4 March 1974. Substantial additions were made to the park in 1977 and the adjacent Pars a wildlife Reserve was established in 1984. The habitat had been well protected as a royal hunting reserve from 1846 to 1951 during the Rana regime. An area south of the Rapti River was first proposed as a rhinoceros sanctuary in 1958 (Gee, 1959), demarcated in 1963 (Gee, 1963; Willan, 1965) and later incorporated into the national park. Chitwan was designated as a World Heritage site in November 1984.

 

In 1996, an area of 750 sq. km. surrounding the park was declared a buffer zone which consists of forests and private lands. The park and the local people jointly initiate community development activities and manage natural resources in the buffer zone. The Government has made provision of plowing back 30-50 percent of the park revenue for community development in the buffer zone.

The park consists of a diversity of ecosystems, including the Churia hills, ox-bow lakes and the flood plains of the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers. The Churia hills rise slowly towards the east from 150m. to more than 800m. The western portion of the park is comprised of the lower but more rugged “Someshwor hills”. The park shares its western boundary with the “Parsa Wildlife Reserve”.

Climate:

The park has a range of climatic seasons, each offering a unique experience. October through February with an average temperature of 25°C offer an enjoyable climates. From March to June temperatures can reach as high as 43°C. The hot humid days gives way to the monsoon season that typically lasts from late June until September. Rivers become flooded sometime during the season the scenery looks most amazing with unexpected water level.

 

 

Species

The species listed below represent a small sample of iconic animals and plants found in the property. These species are identified in an effort to better communicate the biological diversity contained within World Heritage properties

Giant Cane, Hog Deer, Indian bison, Great Hornbill, Hispid Hare ,Mugger ,Dhole , Asian Elephant , Laggar Falcon, Gharial , Pallas's Fish-eagle ,Bengal Florican, Indian Crested Porcupine,Chinese Pangolin , Clouded Leopard , Leopard, Bengal tiger, Fishing Cat , Red-breasted parakeet,Python , Rhinoceros , Four-horned Antelope

Best Time to Visit National Park:

 October to May, Bird Watching - December to March. Maximum temperature can reach up to 95 Fahrenheit (35 C) in April through September. November through February are cooler months with average temperature around 67 Fahrenheit.

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