Chitwan National Park

Chitwan National Park is the oldest protected area in Nepal . It is situated at the foot of the Himalayas, in the south-central part of the country, in the district of Chitwan, about 200 km southwest of the city Kathmandu . Chitwan National Park was founded in 1974, and it covers an area of 932 km2. It has a very rich flora and fauna and it is also a refuge for the unicorn Asiatic rhinoceroses and the Bengal tigers. Chitwan National Park has recently become a popular destination for ecotourism. You can take tours in the deep jungle, ride the elephants or a canoe. Chitwan National Park was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.