 Nepalese
jungles in the Tarai region especially are filled with wildlife.
Different types of jungle (National Park) of Nepal are preserving
a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world.
Formerly the Park was started at Chitwan as a hunting reserve
for the Nepalese royalty & nobility. Now days however,
the National Parks (jungle) in Nepal have changed into a
natural attraction where visitors enjoy a wildlife safari.
Among the inhabitants at Chitwan National Park are the one-horned
rhino, the Royal Bengal tiger, the Gharial crocodile and
the colorful peacock. Animal lovers, bird watches and sightseers
now all enjoy going there.
Chitwan National Park is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding
wild life sanctuaries in the world.
Royal Chitwan National Park is located 166 Kms Southwest
of Kathmandu, 204 Kms Southeast of Pokhara. The National
Park is large area of low, heavily forested hills bordering
India in the south. It covers nearly 400 square miles. This
creates a heaven of wildlife, which also includes leopards,
monkeys, and varieties of deer, wild boar and around 400
species of birds. It is also home to nearly 60 Bengal Tigers.
The area has two distinct seasons - the wet monsoon season
(June through September) and the dry winter monsoons. The
best time to visit the park is March through May and September
to December. The nearest airport is Meghauly and Royal Nepal
and Everest Air have regular flights to and from Kathmandu.
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