About Chitwan National Park

          

        Chitwan National Park is located in the sub tropical swamps of the terai of Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa and Nawalparasi regions. It lies between 27°16.56'- 27°42.14' Latitudes and 83°50.23'-84°46.25' Longitudes. The elevation ranges from 110m to 850m above ocean level. The recreation center is limited by the Rapti and Narayani River in the north, Parsa Wildlife Reserve in the east and Madi settlements and India outskirt in the south. The physiography of the recreation center comprises of the Terai and Siwaliks. Three noteworthy waterways Narayani, Rapti and Reu, and their floodplains; and a few lakes and pools are the real water wellsprings of the recreation center.

Being the initially secured zone of Nepal, it has a long history of in excess of three decades in park administration and rich encounters in nature preservation. Chitwan was a defining moment zone for the illustrious families, Rana rulers and their visitors. The region embodying the Tikauli timberland from Rapti River to the foothills of the Mahabharat stretching out over a range of 175 km2 was proclaimed as Mahendra Deer Park in 1959. The zone south of the Rapti River was delineated as a Rhino Sanctuary in 1963. It was announced as Royal Chitwan National Park with a range of 932 km2 in 1973. After the people groups' upheaval in 2006, the recreation center's name was changed to Chitwan National Park.

In distinguishment of its special natural assets of remarkable widespread worth, UNESCO assigned CNP as a World Heritage Site in 1984. In 1996, a range of 750 km2 encompassing the recreation center was proclaimed a cushion zone, which comprises of woods and private grounds including developed terrains. The cradle zone contains a Ramsar Site – Beeshazari.

CLIMATE:

The recreation center has a scope of climatic seasons each one offering one of a kind experience. October through February with normal temperature of 25c offers an agreeable atmosphere. From March to June temperatures can reach as high as 43*c. The hot sticky days offer path to the rainstorm season that normally keeps going from late June until September when streams get to be overflowed and the greater part of the streets are practically closed. Mean yearly precipitation of the recreation center has been recorded 2150mm.

In late January, nearby villagers are permitted to slice covering grasses to address their needs, which offer a superior review of natural life to guests. Additionally, in the middle of September and November, and February and April, transient winged animals join the private feathered creatures and make breathtaking fledgling viewing open doors. While the storm downpours bring rich vegetation, most trees blossom in late winter. The palash tree, known as the "fire of the backwoods", and silk cotton tree have tremendous ruby blossoms that can be seen from a separation.

THARU VILLAGES

Sauraha is encompassed by little Tharu towns, which you can investigate by bicycle or by walking. Fight the 

temptation to give out desserts, pens and cash; rather, on the off chance that you need to help nearby individuals, shop in the town shops or consume in town bhojanalayas . Cultivating is the principle business and numerous individuals still beautify their homes with Mithila depictions and adobe bas-reliefs of creatures. The closest Tharu town is Bachhauli , a charming cycle or 20-moment exit through the mustard fields of splendid yellow blossoms. Here you will discover the instructive Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center with vivid paintings and displays on antiquities and nearby dress. 

Harnari is one of the best towns to experience Tharu society. Bordering the Kumrose Community Forest, its less gone to than Bachhauli and has a more legitimate feel. There's a small Tharu Cultural Museum here with presentations of decorations and a rakshi refinery pot. In the event that its shut, make an inquiry or two and somebody will open it up. It's a 20-moment bicycle ride from Sauraha to get here. 

Sapana Village Lodge runs magnificent voyages through Tharu towns and arranges exercises from strolling visits and planting rice in the fields with villagers, to angling excursions and cooking and craftsmanship classes. 

ELEPHANT BREEDING CENTRE

This focal point, around 3km west of Sauraha on the furthest side of the little Bhude Rapti River, is an absolute necessity see locate in Chitwan. Giving a hefty portion of the elephants to elephant safaris at Chitwan, its interesting viewing the collaboration in the middle of mother and child elephants, and the multitask utilization of their trunk (which has a stunning 40,000 muscles, for example, covering themselves in dust to avoid mosquitoes or scratching their posterior with a bamboo stick. 

The elephants spend a significant part of the day touching in the wilderness, so precede 10.30am or after 3.30pm in the event that you need to see the charming child elephants. As lovable and safe as they may appear, treat infant elephants with alert as most have a wicked streak and are shockingly capable units. 

Morning is a decent time to visit. Not just are there less travelers, yet you likewise get to watch on as the mahouts (elephant riders) plan kuchiis – elephant desserts produced using molasses, salt and rice wrapped in grass. The rearing focus is a simple walk or cycle along the street past Jungle Lagoon Safari Lodge.

BIRD EDUCATION 

Run by nearby volunteers, the well disposed Bird Education Society ought to be the first port of call for twitchers. In another area making progress toward the elephant rearing focus, the general public has a library of fowl books and a binocular rental administration (Rs 50/100 every hour/day) furthermore has guided birdwatching journeys each Saturday from 7am to 11am. There's no charge yet gifts help subsidize the exercises.