At first glance, the video looks AI-generated because the scene is kind-of unbelievable. While people across the globe fear meeting a rhinoceros in person, outside a controlled safari or zoo environment, in Nepal, such moments don’t feel extraordinary or unreal, especially around Chitwan National Park and its surrounding area. Here, the Greater One-Horned Rhino roams freely and sometimes even crosses village roads and gets inside an ATM! Yeah, it might all sound impossible but look at this video and see for yourself:The unbelievable video of an urinating rhinocerosNepal isn’t for beginners and this video is a living proof! A recent video on Instagram is capturing global attention for all weird and somewhat hilarious reasons. The viral clip shows a one-horned rhinoceros calmly walking on a public street in Nepal. He stops in the middle of the road and starts urinating. But that’s not the catch. The weird part is that a local woman with a jug in her hand places it at the right spot and collects its urine, fearlessly. Surrounded by onlookers, she is later seen laughing uncontrollably. The behavior of the people around the animal is what makes it an incident to remember. The act of collecting urine may also look unusual or shocking to someone new. However, it shows longstanding friendship between animals and humans. It’s quite strange to see no barriers, no signs of fear or panic or authorities rushing in to save people. Just a quiet and surreal moment showing the possibility of humans and wild animals coexisting peacefully.Rhino urine is associated with medicinal uses. LocationAs per description in the video, it is a video from the Chitwan National Park area in Nepal. Once on the brink of extinction, the one-horned rhinos have found a stronghold in Nepal all thanks to years of dedicated protection and community work. The raw, unscripted video shows something increasingly rare in a world where nature is often separated from daily human existence.Such views are rare for travellers coming from urban environments in India, the United States, the United Kingdom, or across Europe. Nepal offers experiences which might feel almost unreal and untouched by modern upgrades. One moment you might be driving through a quiet forest road, and the next, you’re face-to-face with a creature that looks like it belongs to another planet altogether! Chitwan National Park
canva
Established in 1973, Chitwan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among Asia’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. It covers the Terai region, with parts extending into Nawalpur, Parsa, and Makwanpur. The park is home to the iconic Greater One-Horned Rhino, royal Bengal tigers and the mighty Asian elephants, among others. It is also home to an incredible species of birds and ghariyals.Best time to visitThe best time to visit Chitwan National Park is from October to March. During this time, the weather remains cool and comfortable and perfect for exploration. How to reachBy Air: The fastest way to reach Chitwan is by taking a short domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur Airport. Within 20–25 minutes you’ll reach Bharatpur and from there it is a short 30–45 minutes drive to the main tourist area.By Road: Chitwan is well connected by road. It is a scenic drive from Kathmandu which takes about 5–6 hours. Tourist buses are available easily and are also comfortable.The viral rhino video urinating is more than just a funny or unbelievable spectacle. A few years ago, a rhino was recorded walking inside of an ATM booth near Sauraha area of Chitwan. Such videos sparks curiosity, and invite travellers to look beyond those shiny travel brochures and curated itinerary.
