Chitwan, the richest in game and the most accessible national park in Nepal, offers its visitors the best in flora and fauna. The majestic Tiger, the almost unnoticeable, the one horned Rhino of the swampy grasslands and the tall Sal are just some of the attractions here. Covering an area of 1162 sq. km. Chitwan is a mix of dense forest, open grasslands, tribal villages, gurgling rivers (Rapti) and vast sand beaches. Apart from that Chitwan also offers Deer, Leopards, Monkeys of different types, Wild Boar, Gaur, Elephants and the prehistoric Crocodiles and Gharials and a lot more to naturalists and enthusiasts of all ages. Bird watchers too find a variety like none other to focus their binoculars on. Storks, Geese, Kingfishers, Ducks, Pitas, and Owls are just a few examples.