Chitwan National Park Nepal Postcard

Chitwan National Park, the 'Heart of the Jungle,' was Nepal's first national park and is a sanctuary for the rare Greater One-horned Rhinoceros. Located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands, the park features a landscape of tall elephant grass, riverine forests, and the winding Rapti River, all set against the distant, snow-capped Himalayas. Visitors explore the park via jeep or canoe, hoping to catch a glimpse of the prehistoric-looking rhino bathing in the river or the elusive Bengal tiger hiding in the brush. The park's commitment to conservation has made it one of the best success stories in Asia, offering a raw and authentic wildlife adventure in the shadow of the world's highest mountains.