Bishazari Tal
बीस हजारी ताल
An internationally important wetland, with lakes large and small hidden in the forest. A great spot for birdwatching and seeing crocodiles.
Bishazari Tal (also known as Bishazari Lake) lies within the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park, more than 10 km northwest of Sauraha. It consists of a series of oxbow lakes and marshes and was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2003. The lake area is home to mugger crocodiles, a migration route for wildlife, and large numbers of waterbirds. In winter, storks, herons, ducks and kingfishers are common, making it one of Chitwan's best birdwatching sites. You can reach it from Sauraha by jeep or bicycle, or join a walk in the park's buffer zone. There is a viewing tower by the lake, ideal for early-morning birdwatching and photographing reflections on the water. Rhinos and wild elephants may also be encountered in the buffer zone, so always go with a guide.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Elephant Breeding Center
- Baghmara & Kumroj Community Forests
- Sauraha
- Rapti River (East Rapti)
- Tharu Cultural Museum & Villages
- Narayani Riverside, Narayangarh
- Kasara Gharial Breeding Center
- Devghat Dham