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Visiting Chitwan National Park in NepalA taste of Crocodile infested waters, jungle and cultureIn 1973 Chitwan was the first area in Nepal to be declared a National Park, then in 1984 it was granted World Heritage Site status. It is certainly of stark contrast to the mainly hilly and mountainous parts of the Country and yet again shows the diversity of scenery, peoples and general atmosphere of Nepal. All roads to the area are served from Bharatpur which also has an Airport. The most noticeable difference compared to the rest of Nepal is the climate which is not only hotter but quite humid as well. I had a three day visit to Sauraha alongside the Nayayani River which serves as the centre of activities such as Canoe Rides, Jungle Walks and general observation of the Culture around the local Tharu people. This area is quite an experience and if you have the chance of going do so but you can't help but notice it sometimes has the feel of a life size Theme Park, the Villagers are used to people strolling around their houses and the Elephant Breeding Centre left me with some doubts. Being within a few metres of a Crocodile and Rhino in the wild is a memory indeed! |
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Trips around
Nepal From KathmanduPokharaChitwanKathmandu to Chitwan |
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