Why Visit Parsa National Park
Parsa National Park became Nepal's 10th national park in 2017 after years as a wildlife reserve. Directly adjacent to Chitwan National Park, Parsa shares wildlife populations but sees a fraction of the visitors. Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and wild elephants roam freely through the sal forest buffer zone.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Parsa National Park is October–March.
Difficulty & What to Expect
This is an Easy destination to visit. Parsa has very limited tourist infrastructure — stay in Sauraha (Chitwan) and arrange day safaris into Parsa through a local operator. Leopard sightings are more common here than in Chitwan proper.
Who It's Best For
Parsa National Park suits wildlife enthusiasts, crowd-avoiders, and travellers extending a Chitwan visit.