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Top 10 National Parks of Nepal: Best Wildlife & Safari Destinations

Top 10 National Parks of Nepal: Best Wildlife & Safari Destinations

According to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal has 13 national parks, and this guide highlights the best 10, offering a wide range of wildlife, safari, trekking, birdwatching, and other nature experiences. Each park has its own landscape, wildlife, and activities, giving travelers different ways to explore Nepal’s natural environment.

One-Horned Rhino in Chitwan National Park: Facts, Habitat, Behavior & Safari Guide

One-Horned Rhino in Chitwan National Park: Facts, Habitat, Behavior & Safari Guide

The greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is one of the most recognizable wild animals of Nepal’s Terai and a key species protected in Chitwan National Park. For visitors, a Chitwan wildlife safari can be memorable when they see a rhino moving through tall grass, standing near a waterhole, or crossing a forest track. Its single horn, massive body, thick folded skin, and grey-brown appearance make it easy to identify.

Chitwan Safari Packages for Couples in Nepal

Chitwan Safari Packages for Couples in Nepal

Chitwan offers couples a chance to enjoy wildlife, nature, rivers, and local culture in one holiday in Nepal. Chitwan National Park became Nepal’s first national park when it was established in 1973. Today, it covers 952.63 sq. km. and includes areas within Chitwan, Nawalpur, Parsa, and Makwanpur districts. Couples can explore the park on a jeep safari. They can look for one-horned rhinoceroses, deer, wild boar, monkeys, gaur, and other wildlife. A canoe ride offers a quiet trip along the river. A guided jungle walk helps you learn about animal tracks, plants, insects, and the forest.