In the southern part 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 and himalayas of Nepal. It has large areas of tropical forest along with five of the country's national parks and wildlife reserves, 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 as a national park in 1973, and was later also declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1984.
   Chitwan is a popular wildlife safari destination on account of its easily seen thriving wildlife population and easy accessibility. Visitors have the opportunity of close encounters with wild rhinos on elephant's back. The park is home to an immense variety of flora and fauna so there are a lots more other creatures to be seen. That, including good facilities for accommodation and jungle activities makes the Royal Chitwan National Park well worth to visit.

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