Chitwan National Park
- Name
- Chitwan National Park
- Category
- National Park
- Description
Chitwan National Park is Nepal's first national park, established in 1973. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Key Facts
- Area: $952.63\text{ km}^2$, with a buffer zone of $729.37\text{ km}^2$.
- Major Rivers: Rapti, Narayani, and Reu, which define its ecological boundaries.
- Key Fauna: One-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, Gangetic dolphin, and over 500 bird species.
- Conservation: Famous for successful anti-poaching initiatives and doubling the wild Bengal tiger population.
- Tourism: A major hub for wildlife tourism, including jeep safaris, canoeing, and jungle walks.
- Location / Province
- Chitwan, Nawalpur, Parsa, and Makwanpur districts (Bagmati, Gandaki, and Madhesh Provinces)
- Established Year
- 1973