Nepal · Safari

3-Day Chitwan National Park Wildlife Safari with Tharu Culture

3 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Easy pace

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 Center
  • 03 Indulge in watching exotic bird species
  • 04 Experience Tharu culture in a traditional village and cultural show
  • 05 Take a canoe ride on the Rapti River and enjoy the sunset views

Embark on a 3-day safari at Chitwan National Park from Kathmandu. Meet the Tharu people of Terai and experience their culture and traditional way of living, while discovering the park's flora and fauna through jungle activities and an elephant back safari. Add a little adventure to your Nepal tour with a canoe ride on the Rapti River, bird watching, and time by the river at sunset.

During the elephant back safari, see a one-horned rhino, tiger, many wild animals, reptiles, and birds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu to Chitwan and Tharu Cultural Experiences

  • Transfer from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus and connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your accommodation in Chitwan.
  • Visit the Tharu Culture Village and the Elephant Breeding Center.
  • See the sunset view on the Rapti River.

Have dinner and enjoy a Tharu cultural show.

2
Day 02

Chitwan National Park Safari and River Activities

  • Get a wake-up call and have breakfast.
  • Go for a canoe ride on the Rapti River.
  • Engage in bird watching, a jungle walk with a nature guide, and elephant bathing views.
  • Eat lunch and get ready for the elephant back safari. During the elephant back safari, see a one-horned rhino, tiger, many wild animals, reptiles, and birds.

Have dinner.

3
Day 03

Morning by the Rapti River and Departure

  • Wake up, have coffee or tea, spend some free time near the Rapti River, and eat breakfast.
  • Finally, depart for your next destination.

Tour ends.

Chitwan National Park, Rapti River at sunset, Tharu Culture Village, Elephant Breeding Center

Where this trip takes you

Chitwan National Park, Rapti River at sunset, Tharu Culture Village, Elephant Breeding Center

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

  • Transportation both ways
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Hotel accommodation
  • National park entrance fee
  • Government tax
  • English-speaking Nepali tour guide
  • Pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Bar bill (lassi, coke, beer, wine)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the guide and others

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Long pants
  • Jackets

Know before you go

  • Be well prepared.
  • The hotel manager helps further with program arrangements.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chitwan, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $137.00 — $185.00
Double Sharing $137.00 — $185.00

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