Nepal, March 20 -- The Chitwan National Park in Chitwan district recorded a notable surge in tourist arrivals this fiscal year compared to the previous one.

The Park received 104,096 domestic tourists, a significant rise from 81,246 in the previous year.

Likewise, Information Officer Thapa shared that 9,544 visitors arrived from SAARC countries, while 55,055 tourists came from other countries as of mid-March.

Last year, the Park had received 14,207 visitors from SAARC countries and 60,830 from other countries.

While arrivals from SAARC countries and other international destinations showed a slight decline, the overall numbers remained strong, noted Thapa.

Chitwan National Park spanning across 952.63 square km is a sanctuary for 6...