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India & Sikkim |
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| Sustainable
Tourism Chitwan |
Explore
the Divine Mountain Kingdom at the foot of the Mighty
Himalayas
 Nepal’s
Terai possesses a beauty that is totally unexpected
in a country known mainly for soaring snow-covered
mountains. Chitwan, a majestic and powerful location
teeming with wildlife hosts one of Asia’s finest national
parks, renowned for its dense concentration of wildlife.
Seas of elephant grass ripple beneath a magnificent
sunset and pervasive sense of relaxation soaks in
deeper the longer you stay.
Chitwan literally means ‘heart of the
jungle’ and in recent years, Chitwan tops the list
of things to do in Asia. With its astounding wildlife,
Chitwan is a true safari adventure. Elephant rides,
jeep tours, canoe trips and walks offer a different
slant on the luxuriant teeming forest. |
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 Royal
Chitwan National Park Sal forests cover 70%
of the area and there are about 600 species
of plants and are home to the only significant
number of one-horned rhinos and other endangered
species like the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Gangetic
Dolphins and the Gharial Crocodile. There are
altogether over 43 species of large mammals,
526 species of birds, 150 different types of
butterflies, 126 species of fish and 49 species
of reptiles. Wild Life The fauna of the terai
is striking and the most obvious are the handsome
black-faced, grey langur monkeys and the common
brownish red rhesus monkeys. Deers include the
spotted, barking, samber, hog, swamp and Asia’s
largest antelope, the blue bull. Other animal
species found here are leopards, wild dogs,
various species of mongoose and cats, wild boar,
porcupines, bats and squirrels. Today, Chitwan
boasts of nearly 500 one-horned rhinos; a quarter
of the species total and their numbers continue
to grow. About 100 tigers have also been counted
in the park. |
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Indigenous People Ethnic
groups found in this region  largely
comprises of Chepang, Tharu, Musahan, Satahar,
Danuwar, Tamang, Kumal Gurung and Magar. One of
the most backward ethnic groups of Nepal, the
Chepangs inhabit in the remote and sparse contours,
outback and rolling precipices of the districts
of Makwanpur, Chitwan, Gorkha ad Dhading, They
have their own distinct language, lead a nomadic
life and their primary lifestyle includes hunting,
foraging for wild roots and fishing and traditional
farming near jungles. Their settlements, house
construction, social organization, language, customs,
festivals and religion are unique. It is felt
that their religion and culture are influenced
by the Tamangs. Especially a Praja Pande (faith
healer) might be an interesting figure for culture
tourists to be introduced to |
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About
Chitwan |
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| Prices
& detail itinerary are on the request |
Source
District Development Committee / TRPAP Chitwan
Bharatpur, Chitwan |
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