Nepal · Safari

3-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus
03 Enjoy bird watching and canoe riding along the Rapti River
04 Look for crocodiles, deer, rhinoceroses, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloths, and Bengal tigers
05 Take part in a jeep safari through the national park
06 Experience Tharu culture with a village tour and cultural presentation
07 Visit the National Park Visitor's Center and Tharu Cultural Museum
08 Includes 2 nights of accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Discover the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture of Chitwan National Park on this 3-day journey from Kathmandu. Travel by tourist bus to one of Nepal’s most popular destinations, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity, jungle activities, and easy accessibility.

During your stay, enjoy a mix of nature and cultural experiences including bird watching, canoe riding on the Rapti River, a jeep safari, and visits to the Tharu community and cultural museum. With accommodation, meals, transfers, and national park activities included as per the itinerary, this tour offers a convenient way to experience Chitwan in just a few days.

Here you will observe two rare species of crocodiles - the Marsh Mugger and Gharial.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kathmandu, Chitwan, Chitawn National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up and drive to Chitwan by Tourist Bus

You will be picked up from your hotel (tour operator will come to pick you up with your name on a placard) and transferred to the tourist bus park at 6 am via private vehicle. Then you will take a 5-hour scenic drive to Chitwan, Sauraha, along the banks of the Trishuli and Narayani rivers. Upon arrival you will be greeted at the Chitwan Bus Park and escorted to your lodge to check-in and have a short briefing about the lodge, the facilities and programs of the day.
At 1 pm you will enjoy a buffet lunch and free time. Then at 3 pm you will have a village tour in the Tharu community where you will learn about their lifestyle and culture. Then, visit the National Park Visitor's Center where you can learn more about the history of the National Park and its wildlife.
At 7 pm you will have the choice of a Tharu cultural dance presentation by the local villagers (which you can also participate in) or a slide show presentation about Chitwan. The day will conclude with a buffet dinner at 8 pm. Includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
Meals included: lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02

Chitwan Jungle Activities

There will be a wake up call followed by morning tea at 6am, then a buffet breakfast will be served at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will proceed to go bird watching and canoe riding along the Rapti river. Here you will observe two rare species of crocodiles - the Marsh Mugger and Gharial. On the way back, you will walk through jungle where you can witness species of flora and fauna.
Buffet lunch will be served at 1pm. At 3pm, continue on a jeep safari which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to see four different kinds of deer, rhinoceroses, wild boars, monkeys, leopards, sloths and even Bengal tigers (if you are lucky). You will also catch sights of many other smaller mammals that have made the Chitwan National Park their natural habitat.
You will visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. The day will be over with buffet dinner served at 8 pm. Includes an overnight stay at a local hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03

Return to Kathmandu By Tourist Bus

At 6 am you will get a wake-up call followed by morning tea and buffet breakfast at 6:30 am. At 7 am you will be transferred to the bus park to drive back to Kathmandu. Reach Kathmandu and transfer back to your hotel.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation not included

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Jungle safari guide during the trip
Two-night accommodation at 3 star category Hotel or Resort (Chitwan Paradise Hotel or similar)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (both way in Kathmandu and Chitwan).
Activities as per the itinerary
Taxes, tourist service charge, staff insurance, national park fees and conservation area fees
Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.
Kathmandu - Chitwan - Kathmandu by Tourist Coach

What's Not Included

Lunch will not be provided on the third day when back in Kathmandu
Drinks (unless specified)
Personal Expenses
Any optional excursions not included in the itinerary
Tips (For Guide and Driver)
Travel Insurance

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 13 years
In the Terai, summer temperatures exceed 37° C and higher in some areas, winter temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C
We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Kathmandu-Chitwan-Kathmandu via Private vehicle or Flight on request
You can call for any sort of inquiries or to reach us on the day of the travel.
Don’t bring bright-colored clothing or busy patterns. This will draw attention to you and scare off the wildlife. Wear greens, browns, and khakis so as to not attract unnecessary attention
We will provide the tourist bus ticket at the trip starting point and the entry tickets at the Chitwan national park provides from The hotel in Chitwan.
We provide hotel pick up and drop off service from customer's hotels with in Kathmandu valley.