Chitwan National Park is the first national park of Nepal. It was established in 1973 as the Royal Chitwan National Park and was granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 952.63 km in the Terai of south-central Nepal. It ranges in elevation from about 100 m in the river valleys to 815 m in the Sivalik Hills.
Location: Central Terai of Nepal
Established: 1973
Nearest city: Bharatpur
Area: 952.63 km² (367.81 sq mi)
Governing body: Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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