3-Day Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari with Tharu Culture

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the variety of wildlife at Chitwan National Park
• 02 Enjoy an elephant back safari and visit the Elephant Breeding Centre
• 03 Indulge in birdwatching
• 04 Visit a Tharu village and enjoy a Tharu cultural show

Head to Nepal's most popular safari destination, renowned for its diverse flora and fauna across national parks, wildlife reserves, and conservation areas. Chitwan National Park is home to the endangered one-horned rhino, Royal Bengal tiger, gharial crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, Gangetic dolphin, and diverse species of birds and butterflies. This 3-day safari combines wildlife experiences with cultural encounters, including a visit to a Tharu village, birdwatching, and jungle activities in the park.

Admire the magnificent view of the Trishuli River along the drive.

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, French, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive to Chitwan and Explore Local Culture

• Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan with your Nepali jungle guide, which takes about six hours.

• Admire the magnificent view of the Trishuli River along the drive. Have lunch and take some rest.

• Visit a Tharu village, the Elephant Breeding Centre, and enjoy the sunset view.

• Relish a typical Nepali dinner and a Tharu cultural show.

2

Day 02

Jungle Activities and Wildlife Encounters in Chitwan

• Eat breakfast in the morning.

• Go for a canoe ride on the Rapti River and enjoy birdwatching.

• Proceed for a jungle walk.

• Head to the elephant bath view. Have lunch.

• Enjoy an elephant back safari.

Enjoy some free time.

Relish dinner.

3

Day 03

Morning Breakfast and Drive Back to Kathmandu

• Enjoy tea or coffee in the morning. Have breakfast.

• Drive back to Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Both-way surface transfer to the national park by tourist bus

• Twin-sharing accommodation in the national park

• All meals (B, L, D) during the stay inside the national park

• Government license holder English-speaking Nepali jungle guide

• All jungle activities as per the itinerary

• All government taxes

• Entrance permit for the national park and Elephant Breeding Centre

• Necessary land transportation during the program

What's Not Included

• All beverage bills

• Personal expenses

• Any meal outside the national park

• Private car or flights to the national park

• Tips for the driver and guide

• Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.