Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park is a preserved area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its biodiversity, Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers. shelters numerous bird species, including the giant hornbill. Dugout canoes traverse the northern Rapti River, home to crocodiles. Inside the park is Balmiki Ashram, a Hindu pilgrimage site.
An entry fee of NRs. 1500/- (Foreigners), NRs. 750/- (SAARC), and NRs. 100/- (Nepalese) per person has to be paid at the Park's Entrance Gate. The Flora and Fauna of the park are fully protected and must not be disturbed at any cost. One must not purchase an illegal animal or plant products. The purchase of illegal animal or plant product may bring you to the legal prosecution. The visitors to the park must respect the religious and cultural sites all around the park. The visitors are required to place the trash in the rubbish bins and should care about the cleanliness. The visitors are strictly prohibited to walk within the park between sunset and sunrise.
Total area of the national park- 932 km²
The park has a range of climatic seasons each offering unique experience. October through February with an average temperature of 25 degrees offers an enjoyable climate. From March to June temperatures can reach as high as 43*C. The hot humid days give way to the monsoon season that typically lasts from late June until September when rivers become flooded and most of the roads are virtually impassable. The mean annual rainfall of the park has been recorded 2150mm. In late January, local villagers are allowed to cut thatch grasses to meet their needs, which offer a better viewing of wildlife to visitors. Also, between September and November, and February and April, migratory birds join the residential birds and create spectacular bird watching opportunities. While the monsoon rains bring lush vegetation, most trees flower in late winter. The Palash tree, known as the "flame of the forest", and silk cotton tree have spectacular crimson flowers that can be seen from a distance.
Facilities
The display at the Visitor Center at Sauraha provides fascinating information on wildlife and conservation programs. The Women's User Group souvenir shop offers a variety of handicrafts and other local products for gifts and souvenirs.
Elephant safari
provides an opportunity to get a closer view of the endangered One-horned Rhinoceros. One may also get a glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger. The Elephant Breeding Center at Khorsor, Sauraha gives you information on a domesticated elephant and the baby elephants born there.
The museum at Kasara,
The park headquarters has informative displays. Near the HQ, visitors can see Bikram Baba, a Hindu religious site of archival value. A short walk (1 km.) from the Park HQ will take you to the Gharial Breeding Center, which is also home to the Marsh mugger and a number of turtles. Inside the park, there are 7 resorts run by park concessionaires that can provide lodging and access to wildlife activities. Various resorts and lodges situated outside the park also offer a variety of services. Lumbini is the place where the Buddha, known as the Tathagata* was born. It is the place which should be visited and seen by a person of devotion and which should cause awareness and apprehension of the nature of impermanence.' * Tathagata - One who has found the Truth. The birthplace of the Gautama Buddha, Lumbini, is the Mecca of every Buddhist.
Sagarmāthā National Park is a protected area in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal containing the southern half of Mount Everest. The park was created on July 19, 1976, and was inscribed as a Natural World Heritage Site in 1979. Sagarmāthā is a Sanskrit word, from Sagar = "sky" (not to be confused with "sea/ocean") and māthā = "forehead" or "head", and is the modern Nepali name for Mount Everest.
Rara Lake
•the biggest and deepest freshwater lake in the Nepal Himalayas. It is the main feature of the Rara National Park, located in the Jumla and Mugu Districts.
• In September 2007, the lake was declared a Ramsar site, covering 1,583 ha (6.11 sq mi) including the surrounding wetland
ADVENTURE IN NEPAL
The Himalayan and hilly landscape attracts people for numerous adventure activities including mountaineering, trekking, hiking, mountain biking, helicopter sightseeing, paragliding, hang gliding, and other adventure activities.
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