Nepal is a country of exceptional
biodiversity and a beautiful natural environment.
It has eight national parks, five wildlife reserves
and four conservations areas, ranging from the
soaring peaks of the Annapurna Conservation Area
to the forest-covered lowlands of the Royal Chitwan
National Park and the Royal Bardia National Park.
For those who wish to experience the natural environment
at its best there is no better place to visit
than Nepal. The Chitwan National Park features
the rare Indian One-Horned Rhino where, following
years of conservation efforts, the population
is now thriving. We have a policy of supporting
the parks which we visit, both through our selection
of hotels and local guides, and through donations
to relevant organisations (see our environment
policy and specific tour factsheets for details).
Covering
960 sq. km. (360 sq. mi.)
of grassland and tall sal
and riverine forests set
against the backdrop of
the Himalaya, the Royal
Chitwan National Park is
home to an incredible variety
of wildlife, including several
endangered species. The
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger,
one of the most difficult
big cats to observe in the
wild, roams the jungles
of Chitwan with the leopard
and other lesser cats.
Covering
960 sq. km. (360 sq. mi.)
of grassland and tall sal
and riverine forests set
against the backdrop of
the Himalaya, the Royal
Chitwan National Park is
home to an incredible variety
of wildlife, including several
endangered species. The
elusive Royal Bengal Tiger,
one of the most difficult
big cats to observe in the
wild, roams the jungles
of Chitwan with the leopard
and other lesser cats.
