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Chitwan Jungle Safari
Chitwan National Park, Sauraha · Lumbini
"Track rhinos and (rarely) Bengal tigers in Nepal's oldest national park — by jeep, canoe, and on foot"
Chitwan National Park is Nepal's most accessible wildlife experience and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Most travelers stay in Sauraha for 2-3 nights with mixed activities: jeep safari, canoe ride on the Rapti River, jungle walk, Tharu cultural show, and elephant breeding center visit. The park has ~700 one-horned rhinos (likely to see at least one), 120+ Bengal tigers (rarely seen), gharial crocodiles, sloth bears, and 500+ bird species. October-March is the best wildlife viewing season.
Where it happens
Highlights
- ✦Rhinos virtually guaranteed
- ✦Jeep + canoe + walk combo
- ✦Tharu cultural village visit
- ✦UNESCO World Heritage
- ✦5–6hr from Kathmandu by road
Included
- ✓Park entry permits
- ✓Guide
- ✓Jeep & canoe safaris
- ✓Accommodation in jungle lodge
- ✓All meals
- ✓Cultural program
Not Included
- ·Transport from Kathmandu/Pokhara
- ·Tips
- ·Bar drinks
What to bring
Earth-toned clothingClosed walking shoesBinocularsInsect repellentHat
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