Nepal · Safari

3-Day Chitwan National Park Safari from Kathmandu with Canoeing

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Jeep safari through Chitwan National Park to spot rhinos, deer, tigers, monkeys, and more
  • 02 Visit the elephant breeding centre for a closer look at conservation in Chitwan
  • 03 Canoe along the Rapti River in a traditional dugout for a different view of the wildlife
  • 04 Early morning bird watching for exotic species such as woodpeckers, hornbills, and kingfishers
  • 05 Enjoy an evening Tharu cultural dance presentation by the local community

Nepal is not only famed for its mountain peaks - this beautiful country is also home to wild jungles. Join this 3-day trip from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park to spot rhinos, crocodiles, tigers, indigenous birds, and other species in the park. Visit an elephant breeding centre, enjoy canoeing along the Rapti River, and experience this wild adventure up close.

Canoe rides are very popular in Chitwan - in a traditional dugout, float down the Rapti River and experience the wildlife on a whole new level.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Chitwan
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park

  • Meet your tour guide at an agreed-upon location.

  • Take an early morning ride from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park, enjoying the scenic views along the way.

  • Check in to the hotel upon reaching Chitwan, then take a short walk to the colourful village of the Tharu community and visit the nearby elephant stable with your Nepali tour guide.

Overnight at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Jungle Safari, Elephant Breeding Centre, and Rapti River Canoeing

  • Go on a jeep safari ride and encounter animals such as rhinoceros, deer, tigers, monkeys, and much more.

  • Proceed to visit the elephant breeding centre before canoeing along the Rapti River. Canoe rides are very popular in Chitwan - in a traditional dugout, float down the Rapti River and experience the wildlife on a whole new level.

  • Enjoy a Tharu cultural dance presentation by the locals later in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Bird Watching in Chitwan and Return to Kathmandu

  • Wake early to enjoy bird watching at peak time. In the national park, you can spot exotic birds such as woodpeckers, hornbills, and kingfishers.

  • After bird watching, drive back to Kathmandu.

Chitwan National Park jungle, Rapti River canoeing, Bishazari Tal wetlands

Where this trip takes you

Chitwan National Park jungle, Rapti River canoeing, Bishazari Tal wetlands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel accommodation at the respective hotels on a full-board basis

  • All transfers by tourist bus

  • English-speaking Nepali tour guide

  • Necessary entrance fees for the jungle and an elephant ride

What's Not Included

  • Airfare to/from Nepal

  • Private transport

  • All airport taxes

  • Excess baggage charges

  • Nepal visa fee - available upon arrival at Kathmandu airport - USD 25.00 per person for multiple entries up to 15 days

  • Beverages and expenses of a personal nature

  • Personal insurance

  • Any optional sightseeing tours and tour extensions, hotel accommodation, etc.

  • Tips for guides, porters, drivers, etc.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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