The headquarter of Chitwan National Park is situated at Kasara which is at a distance of about 21 kms from Bharatpur. Bharatpur is linked to Kathmandu by a 146 km long road while it only takes about 20 minutes by a domestic flight. Many resorts, lodges and hotels of different categories are available for accommodation in the park area.
This park is renowned for its rich and diverse ecosystem. It is considered as a huge natural observatory to watch and understand the lifecycle of many mammals, birds, reptiles as well as aquatic animals. It is also conserving about 500 Asian one-horned rhinoceros and several hundred nocturnal Royal Bengal Tigers living in its densely forested grounds. Likewise, rhesus monkeys, grey langurs, deers, leopards, wild cats, wild boars etc. are abundantly found here.
For jungle walks too, this park is an ideal place as it has a vast stretch of forest of towering trees and twisting vines. The park area and its surrounding areas hold great cultural values. More specifically, you can witness the lifestyle and culture of ethnic Tharu people. You can also enhance your experience by participating in one or more cultural programs conducted especially for visitors.
