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25 August , Chitwan National Park, Nepal's first national park, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chitwan National Park is the prime habitat for rare wildlife species and boasts of diverse geographical features. Covering an area of 952.63 square kilometers, it extends over parts of Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa, and Nawalpur districts.

The park features various types of jungles, grasslands, and tree species, making up around 70% of its area. Among the numerous wildlife species found in the park are rhinos, tigers, elephants, sloth bears, gaur, wild buffalo, one-horned rhinoceros, leopards, crocodiles, various species of deer, langurs, and monkeys.

The park also hosts a rich variety of reptiles including gharials, muggers, pythons, king cobras, and over 546 species of birds along with numerous insect species. The park was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984 due to its efforts in conserving these significant natural treasures.

Chitwan National Park not only conserves the natural heritage but also protects religious sites like the Balmiki Ashram and Vikram Baba. Every year, the park is open for a week-long period for wildlife census and collection of data on species like rhinos, tigers, and others.

This park has created employment opportunities for both domestic and international tourists, benefiting the local community the most. Chitwan is home to one of the largest populations of rhinos in Nepal, making it a significant conservation area for this species.