Chitwan National Park Safari

Chitwan National Park is one of Asia's great conservation successes: a UNESCO World Heritage site whose grasslands and sal forests shelter more than 600 one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles, sloth bears, and over 500 bird species.

Safaris move by jeep, by dugout canoe along the Rapti River, and on guided nature walks. Evenings belong to the Tharu community — village walks, traditional stick dances, and meals from the indigenous culture that has lived beside this jungle for centuries.

Sightings are genuinely good: one-horned rhinos are seen on most safaris, with gharials, deer, monkeys, and spectacular birdlife along every river bend.

It is the easiest wildlife trip in Nepal — flat, warm, family-friendly, and only a few hours from Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini.

Our safaris are ethical by design: jeep, canoe, and walking only — no elephant riding — with naturalist guides who track by signs and know the park's rhythms.

• ✓Jeep safari deep into rhino and tiger territory
• ✓Dugout canoe ride past basking crocodiles
• ✓Guided jungle walk with a trained naturalist
• ✓Over 500 bird species for watchers and photographers
• ✓Tharu village walk and cultural evening
• ✓Sunset over the Rapti River

1. Day 1

   Arrive & Tharu evening

   Settle in at Sauraha, walk through a Tharu village, and watch the sun set over the Rapti River.

2. Day 2

   Full safari day

   Morning canoe ride and jungle walk, afternoon jeep safari into the park's core grasslands.

3. Day 3

   Birdwatching & onward travel

   Dawn birdwatching walk, breakfast, and departure — or stay on for a second safari day.

• ✓Families
• ✓First-time visitors
• ✓Wildlife travelers
• ✓Culture + nature groups

Physically easy: vehicle-based safaris, gentle walks, and a seated canoe ride suit all ages.

Jungle walks follow your naturalist's briefing — single file, quiet voices, and respect for distances. Children join shorter versions.

Neutral-colored clothing, sun protection, and insect repellent are the only gear that matters.

• ✓October–March: cool mornings, active wildlife, and peak birding with winter migrants.
• ✓February–March: grass cutting season — the short grass makes rhinos easiest to spot.
• ✓April–June: hot, but animals concentrate near water for reliable sightings.
• ✓Monsoon (June–September): the park floods in places; we advise honestly by month.

• ✓Combine with Lumbini (2–3 hours) or Pokhara (4–5 hours)
• ✓Upgrade to a lodge inside the park buffer zone
• ✓Dedicated birdwatching itinerary with a specialist guide
• ✓Add Bardiya National Park for a wilder second safari
• ✓Family pacing with shorter activity blocks

• ✓Pickup from the Sauraha bus park or Bharatpur airport
• ✓Naturalist guide for all activities
• ✓Jeep safari, canoe ride, jungle and birdwatching walks
• ✓All national park entry permits
• ✓Tharu village walk and cultural program
• ✓24/7 local support

• ✕Transport to Chitwan (we can arrange flights or tourist coach)
• ✕Accommodation and meals (we arrange lodges for every budget)
• ✕Travel insurance
• ✕Personal expenses, drinks, and tips