Many hikers and backpackers come to Nepal for its mountainous terrain; however, the oft-overlooked beauty of the country's lowlands offers visitors the chance to see some of the world's most pristine subtropical paradises.
Chitwan National Park encompasses many of the lowland's most revered ecological habitats and wildlife areas. Found at the base of the Himalayas, the park is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to it being one of the largest expanses of native wildlands in the Terai region. While here, hikers will journey through numerous flood plains, Sal forests, and many acres of pristine grassland. While few flora enthusiasts are excited by grasses, the immense elephant grass, which grows more than 26 feet high, is worth further examination.
The wide variety of habitats are also home to a diverse wildlife population. Chitwan is home to one of the world's last remaining populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinos, as well as a home to the rare Bengal tiger. With more than 500 species of birds and 50 mammal species, travelers are guaranteed to have at least a few wildlife spottings during their treks.
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