Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal and has long been one the country' treasures of natural wonders. The park is situated in south central Nepal, covering 932 sq. km. in the subtropical lowlands of the inner TERAI. The area comprising the Tikauli forest-from Rapti river to the foothills of the Mahabharat-extending over an area of 175 sq. km. was declared Mrigakunja in 1959. In 1963, the area south of Rapti river was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. Formerly called Royal Chitwan National Park it was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. In 1996, an area of 750 sq. km. surrounding the park was declared a buffer zone which consists of forests and private lands. The park and the local people jointly initiate community development activities and manage natural resources in the bufferzone.
The Government has made provision of plowing back 30-50 percent of the park revenue for community development in the bufferzone.
The Government has made provision of plowing back 30-50 percent of the park revenue for community development in the bufferzone.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa Wildlife Reserve.
Chitwan National Park is the great site to visit and take a near look to the wild animals by riding elephant and get the great chance of photogrphy.
Chitwan National Park is the great site to visit and take a near look to the wild animals by riding elephant and get the great chance of photogrphy.
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