Chitwan National Park - Postcards from Nepal

The Chitwan National Park was completely wild and a hunting ground of the Rana rulers until the 1950s. The area was inhabited in pockets by the Tharus who had built a resistance to malaria, endemic to the region. In the 1950s, vast swathes of the forest were cleared to eradicate malaria and to settle people from the hills seeking better economic opportunities. However, this influx of people who had not known how to live in harmony with the forest and its residents led to greater man-animal conflicts. Populations of rhinos tigers dipped dramatically. Chitwan is now one of the best forest reserves in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss out on walking and river safaris – they are special to Chitwan. And drop by at the Vulture Restaurant. * Download the e-book on Chitwan to know more. * ** For the complete collection of books and e-books by Kunzum, visit http://kunzum.com/books. Contact us at [email protected].**