Kathmandu - Chitwan by Surface (190 Kms.± 06 Hrs)
Today, travel by road to Chitwan , which is famous for Chitwan National Park. In 1984, UNESCO designated
Royal Chitwan National Park a Natural World Heritage Site. The Park offers protection to 56 species of
mammals including the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena,
Gangetic dolphin and wild bison. There are estimated to be 470 species of mammals, over 500 species of birds,
126 species of fish, 150 species of butterflies and 47 species of reptiles in the park! A recent study also points
out that over a third of Nepal's tigers are in Chitwan.
During lunch, your tour guide will have a briefing about Chitwan National Park. Before arriving at Chitwan, you
will go to enjoy the Sunset view from Rapti River Beach and walk nearby villages - where you will learn more
about the life and lifestyle of the Tharus.