Chitwan District
Nepal's best-known lowland wildlife district, combining national-park experiences, river landscapes and Tharu culture.
Province: Bagmati Province.
Headquarters: Bharatpur.
Area: 2218 square kilometres.
Population: 719859 (National Population and Housing Census 2021).
Population density: 324.6 people per square kilometre.
Geographic class: Inner Terai.
Landscape: Inner Terai.
Known for: Chitwan National Park, wildlife tourism, Inner Terai.
Chitwan National Park
Jungle drives, guided walks and wildlife viewing are the district's principal travel experiences.
Rapti river
River-edge activities and birdlife add a different perspective to the forest and grassland landscape.
Tharu communities
Local villages, food and cultural programs provide context beyond the park itself.