Sights in Chitwan National Park
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Elephant Breeding Centre
About 3km west of Sauraha on the far side of the small Bhude Rapti River, the elephant breeding centre is a must-see sight in Chitwan. Providing most of the elephants for elephant safaris at Chitwan, it’s fascinating watching the interaction between mother and baby elephants, as well as the multi-task use of their trunk (which has a staggering 40,000 muscles), such as covering themselves in dust to ward off mosquitoes or scratching their backside with a bamboo stick.
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Bird Education Society
Run by local volunteers, the friendly Bird Education Society should be the first port of call for twitchers. In a new location on the road to the elephant breeding centre, the society has a library of bird books and a binocular rental service (Rs 50/100 per hour/day) and also has guided birdwatching excursions every Saturday from 7am to 11am. There’s no charge but donations help fund the activities.
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Wildlife Display & Information Centre
The new Wildlife Display & Information Centre in Sauraha has educational displays on wildlife, including a rather macabre collection of animal foetuses in jars, skulls, plaster-cast footprints and a collection of animal poo, while the various animal reproductive organs preserved in formaldehyde make for a novel exhibit.
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Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center
The informative Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center in Bachhauli, the nearest Tharu village to Sauraha has colourful murals and exhibits on artefacts and local dress. It’s a must-see for those interested in Tharu culture, and worth visiting.
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Tharu Cultural Museum
There’s a tiny Tharu Cultural Museum in Harnari, one of the best villages to get a taste of Tharu culture. It has displays of ornaments and a rakshi distillery pot. If it’s closed, ask around and someone will open it up.
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