Day 12 - Chitwan National Park
This morning we visit the Swayambhunath Stupa ahead of our
journey to Chitwan National Park. After checking into our hotel for
two nights, we enjoy a talk from a local naturalist about the
wildlife that we might see over the next couple of days. Next, we
walk to a nearby village populated by the Tharu People. Here, we
learn about their unique way of life and culture. Most Tharu
practice agriculture, raise cattle, hunt, fish and collect forest
products, although the five higher status clans claim to be of
royal descent. Although they are Hindu, the Tharu practice their
own unique rituals, with each village being governed by a council
and a headman.