Narayani Zone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A Chitwan National Park scenery. Elephants crossing a jungle river in search for wilderniss wildlife. #nationalpark #nepal #troveon #elephants #river
A Chitwan National Park scenery. Elephants crossing a jungle river in search for wilderniss wildlife. #nationalpark #nepal #troveon #elephants #river
Generally, Crested Serpent Eagles are dark from above with a lighter brown underside. They have white spots and streaks on their wing coverts and scapulars and the underside of their flight feathers is black with broad white bands. The nape of neck and the crown are black, while the crest is brown and barred with white. The breast is barred or a solid color, and the belly, thighs, and crissum are rufous with dark barring and white spots. The tail is black with a white tip and thick white bar. The wings are short and broad. When the crest is raised in alarm, it frames the entire face. Legs are unfeathered, and the eyes are bright yellow.

The subspecies are very different in color when compared to each other. The nominate species S. c. cheela is the largest of the subspecies and is dark brown from above with a thinly-barred breast and one tail band. The following subspecies are compared to the nominate (if a characteristic is unmentioned, it is the same): 
S. c. batu is smaller, and darker in color; 
S. c. bido, medium-sized, has a dark breast and upperparts, and clear white spots on the belly

They occur in a wide range of habitats, including rain forest, open savannah, mangrove swamps, plantations, ravines, evergreen and deciduous forest, and tidal creeks. Crested Serpent Eagles tolerate habitat disturbance, as long as there are some large trees. They live from 0-1,500 meters above sea level, but go as high as 2,500 m in Taiwan and 3,350 m in Nepal. They are irruptive or local migrants.

Their range spans the Indian subcontinent and southern Asia, from the Himalayas, the Kashmir region, and Nepal east to Tibet, southern China, and the Malay peninsula, along with the Philippines, Indonesia, Borneo, and the Andaman Islands. Their total distribution size is 7,720,000 km², from 35°N to 9°S.
Blissful spot
An early morning, searching for wildlife

Where to stay in Narayani Zone

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Narayangarh

Narayangarh might not have many top sights, but Nagar Baan and Devghat Dham are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Narayangarh
A Chitwan National Park scenery. Elephants crossing a jungle river in search for wilderniss wildlife. #nationalpark #nepal #troveon #elephants #river

Tharu Villages

Travellers like the lake views in Tharu Villages, and Chitwan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tharu Villages
The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret

3.5 out of 5
Chhusya Galli Kathmandu Bagmati Province
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath ...
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Was very excited to stay at the property due to it's history and heritage. It has a lovely courtyard and is decorated nicely throughout. The messages from the owner before and during stay were a nice tough - I do wish the same kind of conversation and care could have flowed from reception staff though. ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

The Central Courtyard Thamel - Kathmandu's Best Kept Secret
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Manakamana Marg Kathmandu
The price is ฿4,728 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿4,728
฿5,437 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
The Dwarika's

The Dwarika's

5 out of 5
Battisputali Kathmandu
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Dwarika's
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast

Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Ward-3 Lalitpur
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Lalitpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Sagarmatha hotel
I stayed 2 night. Staff is so kind I felt comfortable. I liked breakfast in the hotel.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2016

Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast
Rambler's Hotel

Rambler's Hotel

4 out of 5
Thamel Marg Kathmandu Bagmati Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are located ...
Rambler's Hotel
Lalit Service Apartment

Lalit Service Apartment

4.5 out of 5
Hattiban Dhapakhel Bagmati Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dhapakhel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath are ...
Lalit Service Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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