Narayani Zone

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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.
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Where to stay in Narayani Zone

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Narayangarh

Though Narayangarh might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nagar Baan and Devghat Dham.

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

Tharu Villages

Travelers 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
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$54 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Stayed here for a week and had no complaints! Lovely decorated hotel with lots of natural light in the room. It has a heater/air con and good hot water. Staff are lovely and so helpful. They even helped me wrap a sari one day. Breakfasts were great. It’s on the edge of Thamel far of a walk. My only ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

5 out of 5
Manakamana Marg Kathmandu
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$175 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
The Dwarika's

The Dwarika's

5 out of 5
Battisputali Kathmandu
$304 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$349 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kathmandu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Lalitpur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Dec 23, 2016

Sagarmatha Apartment Bed & Breakfast
Luxurious 3- Story Villa near Boudha Stupa!

Luxurious 3- Story Villa near Boudha Stupa!

Boudhha Central Development Region
Stay at this villa in Kathmandu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Wonderful and helpful hosts. Left Nepal with great memories and new found friends.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Luxurious 3- Story Villa near Boudha Stupa!
Lalit Service Apartment

Lalit Service Apartment

4.5 out of 5
Hattiban Dhapakhel Bagmati Province
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dhapakhel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath ...
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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