Insight: 6 Places To Visit In Chitwan
Chitwan, Nepal’s fifth biggest city, is a city with majority of terai people and their culture, a destination near to the capital, and a popular hub for bus travel to many towns around the country. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in the world for wildlife activities such as nature excursions and safaris. Chitwan has several excellent spots to explore as it is home to many rich natural resources.
6 Places To Visit In Chitwan
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Siraichuli hiking
Siraichuli (1,945m), one of the Mahabharat range’s highest peaks, provides amazing views of the Himalayas as well as stunning dawn and sunset vistas. Rolwaling, Gaurishankar, Langtang, Gorkha Himal, Peak 29, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and the Chitwan National Park are among the Himalayan peaks seen. The journey from Hattiban to Siraichuli is difficult due to the harsh terrain and vegetation. On the path, travelers may visit Jhyandala village, a Chepang community where they can learn about their culture. It is advised that you do a rural tour and stay in a local homestay.
Chitwan national park
This park, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, attracts thousands of tourists and visitors each year. It has some of Nepal’s most rare, endangered, and valued species and ecosystems. Chitwan National Park and the community woods are well-known for being home to one-horned rhinoceros, but they also give refuge to a number of other uncommon species.
Devghat
Devghat, located 5 kilometers northwest of Narayangadh, is considered an auspicious location among Hindus. It is located where the forested hills meet the dazzling plains, and the Trisuli and Kali Gandaki rivers join to form the Narayani. The rivers’ two sides include several shaligrams (stones with spherical fossils within that symbolise Vishnu’s incarnation) and lingams (phallic-shaped stones that represent Shiva’s incarnation), making it a sacred place. The rivers also join the Holy Ganges, India’s holiest river. The best time to visit the place is during Maghe Sangrati, as many devotees come here to bathe in the holy rivers and worship the countless temples.
Beeshazar Taal
This typical oxbow lake system of the sub-tropical inner Terai Nepal servers as a linkage between Chitwan National Park and Mahabharat hills up to Annapurna mountain range in the North. This lake, located roughly 7.2 kilometers south of the East-West highway, provides ideal habitat conditions as a water hole and corridor for endangered and uncommon wild species such as the Bengal tiger, sloth bear, and smooth-claw. smooth-coated otter, one-horned rhinoceros, white-rumpled vulture, Pallas’s fish-eagle, lesser adjutant stork, ferruginous duck, gharial and marsh crocodile.
Jalbire
A location packed with flat meadows and a magnificent waterfall can be found along the Mugling-Naryanghad Highway. The Jalbire waterfall is around 60 meters high, and when the water reaches the rocks at the bottom, it appears to be water from heaven. The panoramic vista of the mountains adds to the fall’s splendor. Visitors may go canyoning in addition to sight-seeing and enjoying the cascade. The cascading waterfalls, which reach a height of 100 meters (328 feet) when dumped at the canyon’s apex, provide a one-of-a-kind canyoning experience. Jalbire Canyon is a fantastic canyoning site thanks to its numerous water pools and amazing karstic rock formations. The surrounding forest provides the ideal setting for thrilling experiences.
Meghauli
In terms of wildlife, diverse cultures, and sports, Meghauli is one of the richest sites in Chitwan, and it is located next to Chitwan National Park. The primary attractions are the national crocodile breeding pond and Meghauli herbal cultivation in the buffer zone. The town itself is a lovely spot with plenty of space for recreational activities. The popular Tharu stick dance, tiger dance, and mask dance (ghost dance) may also be seen in this town. The sunset at the confluence of two major rivers, the Narayani and the Rapti, is very spectacular. For those who follow a religious and recreational water path from Devghat Dham to Triveni Dham, there are several well-equipped hotels, lodges, community home-stays, and even Tharu community home-stay services.
