• Wildlife:
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.

• Paragliding:
One of the newest adventure sports on offer at this location is paragliding. Visitors can make arrangements with their respective travel agencies.

• Home-Stay tourism and culture:
Villagers offer a unique accommodation opportunity. Stay in their beautiful home as guests and discover the unique culture in this area.

• Bird Watching:
Chitwan is a birdwatcher’s delight with more than 450 migrant and local species recorded. The most sightings are in February-March (spring) when thousands of water birds migrate along the Koshi Tappu reserve.

• Rafting
Raft down the Trishuli River to Chitwan for a different start to the Chitwan experience. A gentle 2_3 day floats down to Narayanghat; only 8kms from Chitwan. Trips start at Mugling or further up.

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