Nepal's First national Park. It is the first national park in Nepal It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km2 and is located in the subtropical lowlands of south-central Nepal. Altitude is ranges from about 100 metres (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 metres (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park isParsa Wildlife reserve, contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger Reserve Valmiki National Park The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which covers a 3,549 km2 huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.

Mammals:
The Chitwan National Park is home to at least 43 Species of Mammals. The King of the Jungle is the Bengal Tiger. The alluvial floodplain habitat of the Terai is one of the best tiger habitats anywhere in the world. Leopards are most prevalent on the peripheries of the park. They co-exist with tigers, but being socially subordinate are not common in prime tiger habitat. Apart from these top predators Fishing Cat, Jungle Cats, Clouded leopards,Leopard Cat,Marbled Cats,Golden Jackle,Indian Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear,Bengal Foxes,Spotted Linsangas,Palm Civets Large,Small Indian,Civets several species of Mongoose,Binturon,honey Badgers and yellow throated Martens roam the jungle for prey. Striped Hyenas are rare and prevail on the southern slopes of the Churia Hills.
Chitwan National Park is a major habitat of one horned rhinoceros which is only found in Nepal & India.

Elephant: A lot of Lodges keep elephant at their lodge to entertain their clients for elephant Back Safari. Some time, wild elephant also come to park from Valmiki National Park India.

Gaurs: Gaur spend most of the year in the less accessible Churia Hills in the south of the national park. But when the bush fires ease off in springtime and lush grasses start growing up again, they descend into the grassland and reverie forests to graze and browse.
Apart from numerous wild boars also sambar deer, Indian muntjac, hog deer and herds of chital inhabit the park. Four-horned antelopes reside predominantly in the hills.
Furthermore rhesus monkeys, hanuman langurs, Indian pangolins, Indian porcupines, several species of flying squirrels, black-naped hares and endangered hispid hares are present.

Birds:
Chitwan is the Paradise for the bird lover. Approximately, 550 species of bird has been recorded. It is much more than any other protected area in the world and about two-thirds of Nepal's globally Additionally,Black-Chinned Vuhina, a pair of Gould Sunbird, bloosom headed parakeet and one Slaty Breasted.

Other Birds Found Bengal Florican,lesser Adjutant,grey crowned prinia,swamp francolin and Grass Warblers.other are Slender Billed babblers,Oriental Darter,Egret, Bitterns,Stork,kingfisher,Indian spotted eagle,peafowl and jungle fowl Apart from the resident birds about 160 migrating and vagrant species arrive in Chitwan in autumn from northern latitudes to spend the winter here, among them the Greater Spotted Eagle Eastern Imperial Eagle and Pallas's Fish-eagle. Common sightings include Brahminy ducks and goosanders. Large flocks of bar-headed geese just rest for a few days in February on their way north.
As soon as the winter visitors have left in spring, the summer visitors arrive from southern latitudes. The calls of Indian cuckoos herald the start of spring. The colourful Bengal Pittas and several sunbird species are common breeding visitors during monsoon. Among the many flycatcher species the Paradise flycatcher with his long undulating tail in flight is a spectacular sight.

Climate:
The area is located in the central climatic zone of the Himalayas where monsoon starts in mid June and eases off in late September. During these 14-15 weeks most of the 2,500 mm yearly precipitation falls - it is pouring with rain. After mid-October the monsoon clouds have retreated, humidity drops off, and the top daily temperature gradually subsides from ±36°C / 96.8 °F to ±18°C / 64.4 °F. Nights are cooling down to 5°C / 41.0 °F until late December, when it usually rains softly for a few days. Then temperatures are rising gradually.
Other Birds Found Bengal Florican,lesser Adjutant,grey crowned prinia,swamp francolin and Grass Warblers.other are Slender Billed babblers,Oriental Darter,Egret, Bitterns,Stork,kingfisher,Indian spotted eagle,peafowl and jungle fowl Apart from the resident birds about 160 migrating and vagrant species arrive in Chitwan in autumn from northern latitudes to spend the winter here, among them the Greater Spotted Eagle Eastern Imperial Eagle and Pallas's Fish-eagle. Common sightings include Brahminy ducks and goosanders. Large flocks of bar-headed geese just rest for a few days in February on their way north.

Month	Climate	Temperature	Remarks
Mid Sept	Post monsoon	Min 10 D/Celsius  Max 30 D/Celsius	Warm humid days
Oct to Jan	Cold nights and warm days.  Mountain views are spectacular during this season and is the most popular time to visit Nepal. Warm weather with cool evenings.	Min5D/Celsius  Max 18 D/Celsius	The temperature drops but the humidity persists in the form of heavy fog from evening to mid morning.
February to April	There are numerous spring flowers and wildlife viewing is excellent. This is the best time for bird watching as there is some overlap of winter and summer migrants.	Min 18D/Celsius  Max 40D/Celsius	March onwards the humidity drops and the temperature rises reaching a maximum by May.
May to June	Hot and rainy  But wildlife viewing remains good and orchids are in bloom	Min 30D/Celsius  Max 45 D/Celsius	Humidity persists. Hot humid da

As soon as the winter visitors have left in spring, the summer visitors arrive from southern latitudes. The calls of Indian cuckoos herald the start of spring. The colourful Bengal Pittas and several sunbird species are common breeding visitors during monsoon. Among the many flycatcher species the Paradise flycatcher with his long undulating tail in flight is a spectacular sight.

Clothing & Shoes:
- Casual clothes of jungle colours such as beige, brown, khaki and green that are least disturbing to the environment and most appropriate for wildlife viewing.
- Natural fibre clothing is best in the often humid conditions in the jungle.
- Trousers are best for jungle activities.
- Cotton full shirts, T-shirts.
- Fleece jacket, sweater, warm jacket for winter.
- Shoes made easy for walking - heavy walking boots are not needed.
- Flip-flops or similar light shoes for use in the lodge.

Accessories:
- Binoculars are vital for detailed wildlife viewing.
- Personal medical requirements and insect repellent
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Sunhat
- Sun-glasses
- Camera
- Battery
- Charger
- Film Rolls
We strongly recommend that you bring a small bag or suitcase, equivalent to aircraft carry on baggage rules, for your stay in Chitwan. Most hotels in Kathmandu can store your main luggage until your return.
For visits during March to September and early October light summer clothing is needed and raingear is useful. During November to February sweaters and warm jackets are required for the mornings and evenings.

Vegetation:
The typical vegetation of the Inner Terai is Himalayan Subtropical Broadleaf Forest with predominantly Sal trees covering about 70% of the national park area. Purest stands of sal occur on well drained lowland ground in the centre. Along the southern face of the Churia Hills Sal is interspersed with Chir Pine. Northern slopes sal associates with smaller flowering tree and shrub species such as Beleric,Indian Rosewood,Axlewood,Elephant Apple, Grey Downy Balsam,Creepers,Bauhima Vahill and Spatholibus Parvi flowers. Seasonal bushfire and flooding evoke an ever changing riverine forest and grassland.

Fauna:

More than 700 species of wildlife found in Chitwan. Many species of butterfly and insects remained to explore.Apart from King Kobra &Indian Pythom, 17 other species of Snakes Indian starred tortoise. The Narayani-Rapti river system, their small tributaries and myriads of oxbow lakes is habitat for 113 recorded species of Fish and Mugger Crocodiles. In the early 1950s, about 235 Gharials occurred in the Narayani River. The population has dramatically declined to only 38 wild gharials in 2003.

Elephant safari: On Elephant Safari big opportunity to get near by the aggressive Animal such as Tiger, Bear, leopard, cheater and rhinoceros going in to the remote and isolated area.
Obviously many other types of fauna, Mammals and birds can be sight.

Canoen: Canon is another opportunity to sight animal sitting peacefully in wooden Crafted Boat. Crocodile, antelope, deer and some time tiger can be seen at the bank river drinking water or grazing enjoying sunshine.

Elephant bathing: It is really adventure to have bath through elephant trunk. How will you feel when elephant shower you water through its trunk! You are sitting at the back of elephant then elephant sink in to water and drop you too in. You will never forget memory in your life.

Visit Elephant Breeding Center: Visit to the elephant breeding center is the opportunity to know the origin and history of elephant, watch elephant baby playing, museum visit where view the separate part of elephant body, hear the elephant roaring walking around.

Tharu Culture Program: Indigenous peoples in the park and has been living around the park consume resource. When terrible malaria affect was taking from century only Tharu Peoples existed. Now, Malaria entirely controlled from Nepal. Those who are living around the park Area they have developed their own art, culture & life style. Watching their peacock Dance, Stick Dance and other dances is completely differences you have ever seen before in life. We trust; you will enjoy this program very much and dance with their team.

Jungle Walk: Guided Jungle walk is another major adventure in the park and buffer zone. It is full of excitement to see different types of mammals, fauna, bird and vegetation. Some time is scary with fear of aggressive wild animals such as rhino, sloth bear, tiger and leopard. Everybody wish sudden appearance of these animals.

Jeep Drive: Some peoples like to enjoy around park driving by Jeep. It is also interesting to drive in an isolated unbeaten track driving by jeep. There are many chances to view rhino, possibly tiger, chital and other types of animals. Normally, this program does not include in the package. We provide an additional cost and request.