Just next to the Chitwan Park lies the Parsa National Park in the lowland Terai of Nepal. What was once a game area for the rulers, the region is now ’s largest wildlife reserve with an area of 499 sq kms. The dense tropical sal forest makes a perfect habitat for a large variety of rare and endangered animal species, such as elephants, tiger, sloth bear, and leopard. Similarly other wild animals found in the jungle include Blue bull, Sambar, Chital, Hog deer, Barking deer, langur, Rhesus macaques, Striped hyena, Jungle cat, and Palm civet among others.  The reserve covers parts of the Churiya or Siwalik hills making a home for a large number of bird species such as White breasted kingfisher, paradise flycatcher, large racquet-tailed drongo, Golden-backed woodpecker, and even the endangered Giant hornbill species. Moreover, different famous and feared reptile species of snakes such as Common and King Cobras, Common and branded krait, and pythons also inhabit the rugged but porous hills with many streams and dry river beds. 

However, the heavy human settlement around the reserve, and also the easy accessibility has threatened the wildlife and their habitat. Hence, Nepal Government now manages the Reserve with the revenue collected from the visitors.

Parsa National Park Permit and Regulation:

Entry Fee:

For Foreign Nationals:          NRs. 500 per person per day

For SAARC Nationals:         NRs. 200 per person per day

For Nepal Citizens:               NRs. 20 per person per day

• A separate permission is required for filming inside the protected area.
• Purchasing of plant or wildlife products is illegal.
• All flora and fauna inside the Reserve are protected, and must not be disturbed.
• Walking/traveling inside the Reserve between sunset and sunrise in prohibited.
• Rubbish must be disposed of in designated areas, and non-biodegradable items like plastics and bottles must be carried out by the visitors.