In the south of Nepal lies a zone that stands much in contrast with the rest of the country - the Terai plains. This flat land is the transitional zone between the plains of India and the hills of Nepal . It still has large areas of tropical forest. Five of the country's national parks and wildlife reserves are situated in the Terai, providing and preserving a natural home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and the One Horned Indian rhino.

ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Widely acknowledged as one of the best national parks in Asia , the Royal Chitwan National Park lies in the flood plains of the Narayani and Rapti rivers. Formerly a royal hunting reserve, Chitwan was the first forest area of Nepal to be designated a national park in 1973, and was later also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.

Chitwan is a very popular wildlife safari destination on account of its easily seen thriving wildlife population wildlife and easy accessibility. Visitors have the opportunity of close encounters with wild rhinos on elephant back. The park is home to an immense variety of fauna and avifauna so there are a lot more other creatures to see. That, including good facilities for accommodation and jungle activities makes the Royal Chitwan National Park well worth a visit.

KOSHI TAPPU WILDLIFE RESERVE
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is situated in the embankments of the Sapta Koshi river system. It is unique for its 100 or so surviving wild water buffaloes. Other mammals are the hog deer, wild boar, spotted deer, and the Nilgai. The species of birds total 280 here and this region is a resting place for migrating birds not seen anywhere in Nepal .