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The surrounding hills are covered with both evergreen and coniferous
forests. The forest consists mostly of Saal, Sisau, chir pine including bushes
and creepers. It is also rich in flora and fauna. Chitwan National Park is a
major attraction of this district in which different bird species including
the animals such as tiger, Rhino, elephants, etc. are found.

Narayani and Rapti are major two rivers of Chitwan distirct. Manahari
Lothar,Riukho,Kayar, etc. are few other small rivers. The district has many
lakes such as Nanda-Bhausuki Kasara, Gaduwa , Tamoreghaila, Baikuntha
Kunda, Bis Hazari lake, etc.

The average climate is hot but the winter is foggy and cold. Rainfall occurs
during summer between June to August.

Most of the people are farmers in Chitwan. Rice, wheat, maize and
mustard are the major crops. Chitwan is also popular for vegetable
production. People from far and wide come here for ‘bee-keeping’ since
Chitwan is rich in mustard farming. People are engaged in tourism and
other individual businesses too. People also work in factories. Youths of
this district have also gone to work in foreign countries. The remittance
has also become the source of income for Chitwan. Narayanghat Bazaar
is a main commercial center.

Different people, such as Bramhin,Kshetries, Newars, Tamangs, Magars,
Tharu, Chepang people live. Dal-Bhat is the staple food. But, Roti(wheat
bread) is quite popular. Dhindo and Gundruk are also admired.

Bhojpuri, Maithali and Tharu are local languages being spoken. Morever,
Nepalese language is commonly spoken all over in Chitwan.

People mostly wear light clothes such as ‘Dhoti-Kurtha or Lungi in Chitwan.
But, Shirt, pants, T-shirts for male and Dhoti-Cholo, ‘Salwar –Kurtha’ for
female are common dress. Similarly, ‘Daura-Surwal for men and ‘Sari-
blouse’ for woman are formal dress.

People celebrate the festivals such as Dashain, Tihar, Holii, Chath, Rakshya
Bandhan (Rakhi), Eid, Maghi, Buddha Purnima, and Christmas.

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