Chitwan (चितवन)
Nepali. Name of the first
National Park in Nepal, which was established in 1973 and
covers an area of 932 km˛ in the Terai Lowlands, at the
foothills of the
Himalayas (fig.)
in south-central Nepal. It is
known for its biodiversity, dense forests and grassy plains,
and is home to a variety of rare animals, such as the Asian
One-horned Rhinoceros (fig.)
or
Indian Rhinoceros (fig.),
the
Chital
or
Spotted Deer
(fig.),
Sambar Deer
(fig.),
and the Bengal
Tiger,
as well as some unique birds, such as the
Great Hornbill
(fig.),
the
Woolly-necked Stork
(fig.),
the
Spotted Owlet
(fig.),
the
Asian Openbill (fig.),
the
Oriental Pied Hornbill
(fig.),
the
Red-naped Ibis
(fig.),
the
Osprey (fig.)
and the
Lesser Adjutant
(fig.),
whereas the Rapti River that transverse parts of the park,
is home to the
Indian Gharial (fig.)
and the
Marsh Crocodile (fig.)
or Mugger
Crocodile
(fig.).
Famous for its abundant wildlife, Chitwan National Park
attracts plenty of tourists throughout, many of whom enjoy a
photo safari on
elephant's
back or a ride along the
river in a dugout canoe (fig.).
The name Chitwan means
‘Place in the Heart’ and refers
to the Heart of the Jungle.
See MAP.
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