Nepal Heaven

Terai Lowlands

Chitwan

Rhino, tiger and elephant grasslands in Nepal's first national park.

Altitude
150 m
Best season
Oct–Mar
Duration
3 – 4 days
Difficulty
Easy

Overview

A UNESCO World Heritage site of sal forest, elephant grass and slow brown rivers. Chitwan delivers one-horned rhino at close range, gharial crocodiles on the sandbanks, and — for the patient — Bengal tiger tracks pressed into morning mud.

  • Dawn jeep safari in the core zone
  • Canoe drift on the Rapti River
  • Tharu cultural stick dance
  • Elephant breeding centre visit
  • Naturalist-led birding walk

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Sauraha

    Sunset over the Rapti and Tharu welcome dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Core zone safari

    Full-day jeep safari with picnic lunch.

  3. Day 3

    River canoe

    Dawn canoe drift and jungle walk.

Where you'll be

Chitwan, Terai Lowlands

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What's included

  • Jungle lodge full board
  • Two safaris daily
  • Park permits
  • Naturalist guide

Not included

  • Transfers from Kathmandu
  • Alcohol
  • Insurance

Travel tips

  • Wear neutral colours on safari.
  • November to February offers the clearest wildlife sightings.

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Luxury Nepal Tour
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Luxury Nepal Tour

Five-star lodges, private guides and a helicopter morning above the Himalaya.

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Rhino at dawn in Chitwan, tiger tracking in wild Bardia.

  • Core zone jeep safaris
  • River canoe drift
  • Tharu village evening
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