About Chitwan, Nepal

Why Chitwan in Nepal is called the “Heart of the jungle”?

Chitwan meaning “heart of the jungle” has a lot of things to do and so has in recent year’s tops the list of things to do in Asia. The wildlife adventure of Chitwan is totally of a different kind – whether it is jungle safaris on elephant backs or jeeps, canoe rides, bird watching and jungle walks all are totally different from others.

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City/Town	Type	Population (Approx.)	Main Attractions	Special Features
Bharatpur	Metropolitan City	370,000+	Narayani River, Hospital, Bypass Road	Administrative & Commercial Hub of Chitwan
Ratnanagar (Sauraha)	Municipality	70,000+	Chitwan National Park, Tharu Cultural Museum	Main Tourist Gateway to the Jungle Safari
Kalika	Municipality	45,000+	Forest Reserves, Local Markets	Agriculture and Trade-Driven Economy
Khairahani	Municipality	65,000+	Rapti River, Village Life	Rich in Farming and Rural Traditions
Madi	Municipality	55,000+	Buffer Zone, Wildlife Corridor	Surrounded by Chitwan National Park on Three Sides
Rapti	Municipality	52,000+	Hillside Views, Organic Farming	Mountainous Terrain with Cultural Mix
Ichchhakamana	Rural Municipality	25,000+	Ichchhakamana Temple, Hills	Known for Religious Tourism and Scenic Routes
Amarapuri	Urban Town Area	20,000+	Markets, Community Forests	Growing Suburban Area Near Bharatpur
Piple	Village/Town	12,000+	Elephant Breeding Center, Sauraha Access	Close to Major Tourist Spots in the Park Zone

Chitwan National Park, Chitwan, Nepal

The Chitwan National Park which is Asia’s most excellent preserved conservation area just because at this park the wildlife flourishes with the surroundings remains undamaged and intact. To reach the park it took only half-hour flight from Kathmandu. The park through which the Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers are flowing lies in the inner Terai lowlands and consists of Sal forests, tall elephant grasslands, hills, ox-box lakes. The Chitwan National Park spreads over an area of 932 sq. km and is enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Natural) in 1984.

Climate of Chitwan, Nepal

Chitwan has a sub-tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters.

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Where to stay in Chitwan, Nepal

Outside the Chitwan National Park there are resorts and lodges of varying standards that cater to the needs of tourists. You can also make and get the reservations of the various resorts and lodges at the Kathmandu offices.

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Top Things to do in Chitwan