Overview

Royal chitwan national park has established as a national park in 1972.Since the establishment of national park,it has provided safety for the endangered species of Nepal including the one horned rhinoceros,the royal bengal tiger and various fare birds etc.Literally meaning 'heart of jungle',Chitwan national park has a rich and diverse habitat,diverse ecology is home for the endangered animals,birds,reptiles and plants.The park is host to over 526 types of birds as well as rhinoceros,wild elephants,royal bengal tiger,wild bear,monkey,leopard,deer and crocodile etc.
The park is vibrant and energetic landscape where nature is in harmony with the local Tharu people.The main ethnic group of chitwan region is the tharu a hard working and peace loving people,who are around farming and caring their animals.The unique Tharu culture ia also apparent in the traditional style of dress worn by older members of the community,and women adorn their legs and arms with tattoos.