Bikram Baba
This is a famous Hindu religious site revered by Nepalese as well as Indian people. It is situated just 1 km away from the park.

Chitwan Hatisar (Sauraha)
Situated almost 19 km east of the park headquarters, Sauraha is the main entry point to the park. You will find most of the hotels, restaurants, and travel agents at Sauraha.

Devital
Situated at a distance of 25 km west from Park headquarters, Devital is another place that offers opportunity for bird watching.

Elephant Breeding Centre
The Elephant Breeding Centre was established at Sauraha in 1987 to train elephants as well as to reduce the number of animals imported from India. The training of elephants starts at the age of two under a mahout and a /”role model/” senior elephant. The elephant stables here hold between 17 to 22 pachyderms.

Gharial Breeding Centre
The Gharial Breeding Centre was established at Kasara Durbar, the headquarters of the park, in 1977. The centre conducts researches on the gharial, one of the most endangered species in the world.

Lamital
Lamital is situated at a distance of around 2.5 km from the Kasara Durbar. A man-made lake on the Rapti River, Lamital is flocked by water birds and marsh mugger peckers besides some other exotic species of birds. The region is the pride of Royal Chitwan National Park. A two-hour elephant ride from the park to this place is a must for bird watchers.