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Jungle
Safari at Royal Chitwan National Park
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Royal Chitwan National Park, about 152 km southwest of Kathmandu and
146 km east of Lumbini, comprises a strip of flood plain to the north,
along the Narayani, Rapti and Rue river. To the south it rises into
the Siwalik Hills, reaching a maximum height of 600 meter, and then
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the Siwalik Hills continue straight into the higher Mahabharat Range
but here the Chitwan valley forms a dividing zone, known as the inner
terai between the two. The topographic variation is unique grass land
with tall elephant grass, dense forests tall Saal (shorearobusta)
trees, riverine, forest of Khani ( acacia catchu ), inland lakes,
the Churia range and hundreds of perennial clear water streams. Truly
a naturalist's delight. |
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The park is on of the richest and well known game sanctuaries
of Asia and so offers one of the finest wild life experiences.In
the early part of the century, the Chitwan was the center for
the hunting exploits on which British Royalty was so keen. In
11 fun - packed days of one royalty during one hunting safari
in 1911, they killed 39 tigers and 18 rhinos. Today, the park
is one of the few areas having the Tiger and the great one-horned
rhinos, both endangered in abundance since 1950 hunting has
been controlled. And finally in 1973 a total ban on hunting
was enforced with the establishment of Royal Chitwan National
Park having a total area of 976 sq. km . |
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46 species of mammals have been identified here and among them are
four species of deer, rhino, wild boar and common langur monkey, Gaur,
river otter, jungle cat, leopard, wild dog, hyena and the tiger. In
the river lurk much aquatic life that include fierce marsh, mugger
and rare fish eating Gharial crocodile. Over 360 species, both resident
and migrant have been recorded here. The resident red headed Tragon,
the majestic black necked stork, from the smallest bid of Phey, the
black headed shrike to the giant hornbill to name a few. It certainly
is an ornithologists paradise. |
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From
the pickup point, upon arrival at the fringe of the National
park, the visitors are transported to the jungle lodge or the
camp site by elephant, safari jeeps or dugout - canoes or a
combination of them. There are many jungle day activities and
slide shows are organized in the evening with local cultural
program. Excellent places for accommodation are available in
and around the national Park suitable to all types of budget. |
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Royal Chitwan National Park there are other national parks also namely
Royal Bardia National and Koshi Tappu where one can see the different
type of wild life and birds. |
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