🇳🇵 Chitwan National Park: Into the Wild Heart of Nepal

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Step into a different side of Nepal — far from Himalayan peaks, Chitwan National Park is a lush lowland jungle teeming with wildlife and local Tharu culture. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers one of Asia’s best wildlife viewing experiences, with the chance to spot rhinos, elephants, crocodiles, and even elusive Bengal tigers.

📍 Address: Chitwan National Park, Sauraha, Province No. 3, Southern Nepal
🕰️ Best Time to Visit: October – March (dry season = better animal sightings)
🚍 How to Get There:
From Kathmandu: 5–6 hrs by tourist bus or 25-minute flight to Bharatpur + 30-min drive
From Pokhara: 5–6 hrs by bus or private jeep

🌿 What to Do in Chitwan:
• 🦏 Jeep Safari: Drive through grasslands and sal forests — common sightings include one-horned rhinos, deer, wild boar, and sloth bears.
• 🐘 Canoe Ride on the Rapti River: Peaceful way to spot mugger crocodiles, gharials, and water birds.
• 🌿 Walking Safari with Guide: For the brave! Accompanied by licensed naturalists and a tracker.
• 🏡 Visit a Tharu Village: Learn about the indigenous Tharu people’s traditions, dances, and mud houses.
• 🐘 Elephant Breeding Center: Ethical travelers should observe rather than ride.

🌟 Tips:
• 🧢 Bring mosquito repellent, light long sleeves, and binoculars.
• 🌅 Best animal spotting times: early morning and late afternoon.
• 📸 Camera zoom is key — wild animals don’t get too close!
• 💵 Entry fee: 2000 NPR ($15 USD); jeep safari from $25–40 depending on group size.

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