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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chitwan National Park
Nepal's first national park and one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Asia — home, rhinos, tigers, and an extraordinary natural world.
932 km²
Total Area
1973
Established
1984
UNESCO Listed
700+
Rhinos
355+
Tigers
543+
Bird Species
56+
Mammal Species
125+
Fish Species
The Authentic Gateway to Chitwan
Chitwan National Park occupies 932 km² of subtropical lowland forest in Nepal's Terai region. Established in 1973 as Nepal's first national park and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, it protects one of the last viable habitats for the greater one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger in Asia.
The park's remarkable biodiversity includes at least 56 mammal species, 125 fish species, 45 amphibian and reptile species, and over 543 bird species. Its varied habitats — tall elephant grass, riverine forest, sal forest, and oxbow lakes — support this extraordinary diversity.
Chitwan Bamboo Lodge is located in Meghauli, at the western edge of the park's buffer zone. This gives guests direct access to the park's western sector — a less commercialised area with excellent wildlife concentration.
The greater one-horned rhinoceros — the icon of Chitwan National Park
Explore the Park
About the Park
History, size, and significance of Nepal's most famous national park.
Ecosystem
Grasslands, riverine forests, sal forests — the habitats that make Chitwan unique.
History
From royal hunting grounds to UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO Status
Why Chitwan received UNESCO World Heritage listing in 1984.
Wildlife
Complete guide to the species you may encounter in the park.
Maps & Zones
Park zones, safari routes, and orientation for visitors.
Visitor Guide
Park fees, regulations, best times to visit, and responsible tourism.