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Royal
Chitwan National Park
India travel plus.com Explorer : a brief introduction to the Park
Travel Angel Says:
Royal Chitwan is situated in the subtropical inner
terai lowlands of south-central Nepal, It has been a hunting ground for
kings for a very long time.
In 1962 a small portion of the Chitwan forest was declared a rhinoceros sanctuary. This was upgraded to a national park, with an area of 544 square kilometres (212 square miles), in 1973, and in 1979 the park was extended to a total of 932 square kilometres (360 square miles). Royal Chitwan National Park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1984.
The park spreads across the foothills of the Himalayas' Siwalik range and is mostly hilly terrain, with the highest elevation rising to 600 metres [1970 feet). A large portion is made up of the plains from three large rivers: the Rapti, Reu and Narayani.
Several oxbow lakes, marshes and swamps have been created by numerous seasonal narrow water canals Major lakes, or tal (reservoir), are Tamor, Lame, Dhakre and Devi, with the latter being the largest and most beautiful.
Seventy per cent of Chitwan's vegetation consists of dense Sal forest with the remaining portion made up of 20 per cent grassland, seven per cent riverine forest and three per cent Sal with Chir Pine
There are 43 species of wild mammal in Royal Chitwan National Park. Although the prime attraction of these forests is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and Tiger, this region is among the very few where Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is so easily seen
India travel plus.com welcome you to explore this jewel of the Himalayas.
Location of Royal Chitwan Park : In the Chitwan district of south-central Nepal. Kathmandu is 165km (100 miles) from Chitwan park. The nearest entry point is Saurah, at the fringe of the park.
Climate of Royal Chitwan Park : Minimum winter temperatures may drop to 2°C (36°F); maximum summer temperatures rise to 35°C (95°F).
When to go (Royal Chitwan Park): September to May.
Getting to Royal Chitwan Park : Kathmandu is well connected with Bharatpur, the nearest airport. Regular bus services are available from Kathmandu to Saurah, where jeeps are available for hire. Elephants can be hired at Saurah to enter the forest.
Facilities at Corbett National Park: Basic facilities at Dhikala (forest rest houses and log huts), which has a canteen and shop selling provisions. Forest rest houses at Sarapdull, Gairal and Bijrani, all within the park. More up market hotels in nearby Ramnagar; Corbett Infinity Resort (Tiger Tops), Corbett River Side Resort are good to relax. Ask India travel Plus.com to help you to get the best accomodation.
Wildlife in Royal Chitwan Park: Great Indian One-horned Rhino, Tiger, Sloth Bear, Indian Elephant, Gaur, various deer species. Aquatic wildlife includes Gangetic Dolphin, and Gharial and Marsh Crocodile.
Additional activities: The Tharu Cultural Show, which is worth seeing, takes place daily at Sauraha.
Reservation for Royal Chitwan Park : Write to: Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, Box 242, Basondhara, Kathmandu; or Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge, Box 3968, Kamaladi, Kathmandu; or Gaida Wildlife Camp, Box 2056, Naxal, Kathmandu.India Travel Plus.com
The National park Fauna:
There are 43 species of wild mammal in Royal Chitwan National Park. Although the prime attraction of these forests is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and Tiger, this region is among the very few where Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is so easily seen. The Sloth Bear, an tracts, favouring rocky outcrops and overhanging boulders which offer shelter during the heat and seasonal rains. These bears stand up to roughly a metre (3 feet) at the shoulder and have an elongated snout that enables them to seek out termites.
Of the larger mammals, the forest also harbours. Indian Elephant, Leopard and Gaur (Indian Bison). Deer and antelope species present are Chital, Sambh, Barking and Hog Deer, and the Chausingha (Four-horm Antelope), while the smaller animals which may be spa ted by visitors are Himalayan Palm Civet, porcupines, tt Pangolin and Malayan Giant Squirrel. Gangetic Dolph frolic in the main rivers and two crocodile species ,
An enormous variety of birds - around 450 specie - flits among the forest foliage Vigilant birdwatcher could see Bengal and Lesser Florican, Changeable Hawc eagle, Shikra, Indian Moorhen, and Red Junglefowl. Waterbirds count the Large, Medial and Little Egret, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, and the, White-breasted, Stork-billed, Pied and Commol Kingfisher among its species, while the prettier birds an the Rosering, Alexandrine, Red-breasted and Blossom headed Parakeets.
In 1962 a small portion of the Chitwan forest was declared a rhinoceros sanctuary. This was upgraded to a national park, with an area of 544 square kilometres (212 square miles), in 1973, and in 1979 the park was extended to a total of 932 square kilometres (360 square miles). Royal Chitwan National Park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1984.
The park spreads across the foothills of the Himalayas' Siwalik range and is mostly hilly terrain, with the highest elevation rising to 600 metres [1970 feet). A large portion is made up of the plains from three large rivers: the Rapti, Reu and Narayani.
Several oxbow lakes, marshes and swamps have been created by numerous seasonal narrow water canals Major lakes, or tal (reservoir), are Tamor, Lame, Dhakre and Devi, with the latter being the largest and most beautiful.
Seventy per cent of Chitwan's vegetation consists of dense Sal forest with the remaining portion made up of 20 per cent grassland, seven per cent riverine forest and three per cent Sal with Chir Pine
There are 43 species of wild mammal in Royal Chitwan National Park. Although the prime attraction of these forests is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and Tiger, this region is among the very few where Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is so easily seen
India travel plus.com welcome you to explore this jewel of the Himalayas.
Location of Royal Chitwan Park : In the Chitwan district of south-central Nepal. Kathmandu is 165km (100 miles) from Chitwan park. The nearest entry point is Saurah, at the fringe of the park.
Climate of Royal Chitwan Park : Minimum winter temperatures may drop to 2°C (36°F); maximum summer temperatures rise to 35°C (95°F).
When to go (Royal Chitwan Park): September to May.
Getting to Royal Chitwan Park : Kathmandu is well connected with Bharatpur, the nearest airport. Regular bus services are available from Kathmandu to Saurah, where jeeps are available for hire. Elephants can be hired at Saurah to enter the forest.
Facilities at Corbett National Park: Basic facilities at Dhikala (forest rest houses and log huts), which has a canteen and shop selling provisions. Forest rest houses at Sarapdull, Gairal and Bijrani, all within the park. More up market hotels in nearby Ramnagar; Corbett Infinity Resort (Tiger Tops), Corbett River Side Resort are good to relax. Ask India travel Plus.com to help you to get the best accomodation.
Wildlife in Royal Chitwan Park: Great Indian One-horned Rhino, Tiger, Sloth Bear, Indian Elephant, Gaur, various deer species. Aquatic wildlife includes Gangetic Dolphin, and Gharial and Marsh Crocodile.
Additional activities: The Tharu Cultural Show, which is worth seeing, takes place daily at Sauraha.
Reservation for Royal Chitwan Park : Write to: Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, Box 242, Basondhara, Kathmandu; or Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge, Box 3968, Kamaladi, Kathmandu; or Gaida Wildlife Camp, Box 2056, Naxal, Kathmandu.India Travel Plus.com
The National park Fauna:
There are 43 species of wild mammal in Royal Chitwan National Park. Although the prime attraction of these forests is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and Tiger, this region is among the very few where Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is so easily seen. The Sloth Bear, an tracts, favouring rocky outcrops and overhanging boulders which offer shelter during the heat and seasonal rains. These bears stand up to roughly a metre (3 feet) at the shoulder and have an elongated snout that enables them to seek out termites.
Of the larger mammals, the forest also harbours. Indian Elephant, Leopard and Gaur (Indian Bison). Deer and antelope species present are Chital, Sambh, Barking and Hog Deer, and the Chausingha (Four-horm Antelope), while the smaller animals which may be spa ted by visitors are Himalayan Palm Civet, porcupines, tt Pangolin and Malayan Giant Squirrel. Gangetic Dolph frolic in the main rivers and two crocodile species ,
An enormous variety of birds - around 450 specie - flits among the forest foliage Vigilant birdwatcher could see Bengal and Lesser Florican, Changeable Hawc eagle, Shikra, Indian Moorhen, and Red Junglefowl. Waterbirds count the Large, Medial and Little Egret, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, and the, White-breasted, Stork-billed, Pied and Commol Kingfisher among its species, while the prettier birds an the Rosering, Alexandrine, Red-breasted and Blossom headed Parakeets.
