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- Asia
- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- Royal Chitwan National Park
Royal Chitwan National Park
Of the 14 national parks and reserves in Nepal, the Royal
Chitwan National Park is the oldest and the most popular safari
destination for visitors. Situated in the sub-tropical Tarai
lowlands, the jungle is home to endangered animals such as the
one-horned rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal tiger. Other animals
include leopards, wild elephants, Indian bison, sloth bears,
crocodiles, pythons, monitor lizards, pangolins, and over 400
species of birds. There are different ways to explore the park, but
elephant-back safaris are the most popular. Jeep safaris, guided
walks, overnight jungle expeditions and canoe trips are also
available. There is a wide choice of accommodation ranging from
luxury camps or hotels within the park, to budget options on the
outskirts.
Information & Facts
Admission
Daily park entry permit: NPR 500 (extra charges apply
for those wishing to fish, canoe, camp or go on
safaris).
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.