Chitwan Jungle Safari – 3 Days
Trip Overview
- Country: Nepal
- Duration: 3 Days
- Trip Level: Easy
- Max Altitude: 1,400 m/4,593 ft
- Activity: Sightseeing & Jungle Safari
- Meals: Included (Breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu & Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in Chitwan)
- Accomodation: Hotel (3-star Hotel in Kathmandu for 1-night & similar-class Resort in Chitwan for 2-nights)
- Best Season: Jan-Jun, Sep-Dec
Trip Highlights
- Exploring the wildlife of Chitwan National Park.
- Jungle Safari in Chitwan national park
- Sighting unique birds through Bird Watching.
- Discover Tharu life and culture through a village tour.
Trip Description
Get ready for an exciting trip to Chitwan Jungle Safari, Nepal’s top natural attraction and the country’s pioneering national park. Established in 1973 as the inaugural national park in Nepal, this remarkable site was later designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984, solidifying its global significance.
It is the home of the more than 700 species of wildlife and a not yet fully surveyed number of butterfly, moth and insect species. At least 43 species of mammals and also kept the record of getting almost 543 species of bird. The variation of different species of birds and animals is the most interesting and exciting part for visiting Chitwan National Park.
The area is located in the central climatic zone of the Himalayas, where monsoon starts in mid June and eases off in late September. During these 14–15 weeks most of the 2,500 mm yearly precipitation falls – it is pouring with rain.
On the edge of the national park Sauraha is a well-known spot for tourists. Accessible from the nearby Bharatpur Airport, Sauraha offers a choice of hotels, lodges, restaurants and agencies that organize day trips into the protected area.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrival at Chitwan National Park via tourist vehicle from Kathmandu
Max. Altitude: Chitwan (415 m)
Duration: 5-6 hrs drive
We will drive to Chitwan National park on a private tourist vehicle from Kathmandu. During your drive in the highway you will come across picturesque Hills and Rivers.
The drive takes around six hours from Kathmandu. On reaching resort, you would be briefed by our Guest Relations Officer. After the lunch you would be going for Village tour. Meanwhile the dinner would be ready by the time you return to the resort.
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Overnight at a Resort
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
Day 02 – Jungle Safari & Wildlife activities inside the Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, we will proceed with the morning tour, offering one of the best opportunities to witness wildlife at its finest through a Jeep Safari. Ace the Himalaya exclusively provides Jeep Safari for this experience and does not use any animals for carrying loads or transporting people.
Then after Lunch, we would go for a canoe ride. We will take local boats to watch crocodiles along the banks . Late afternoon you would be entertained by the Tharu Cultural Program and finish off the day with dinner.
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Overnight at a Resort
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Day 03 – Early morning activities in Chitwan National Park and same day departure to Kathmandu by tourist vehicle
Max. Altitude: Kathmandu (1,400 m)
Duration: 5-6 hrs drive
Today is the last day of Chitwan Jungle Safari trip, so after morning tea we will be going for bird watching as Chitwan is very famous also for the different species of birds, which is an attractive fact for the visitor.
After that we would be back to the resort, have breakfast and get ready to head towards Kathmandu in a tourist vehicle. Our representative will assist you with it.
Breakfast included
Note
You have an alternative option to take a flight to Bharatpur, Chitwan from Kathmandu as well as Pokhara for an extra cost of USD 130. This will spare you a long drive to Chitwan. The cost includes flight fare and transfers to the resort which is around a 30 to 45 mins drive.
Gears and Equipment
General
- Rucksack/Duffel bag or suitcase to pack all clothes
- Daypack (20–30 liters recommended) – with rain cover if you are traveling during the rainy season (May to October)
- Warm wool or synthetic hat that covers your ears (for the winter months December, January, and February)
- A pair of warm gloves (for the winter months of December, January, and February)
- T shirts, cotton pants (loose jeans or khakis) and shorts
- Lightweight waterproof shell jacket (recommended during the rainy season from May to October)
- Lightweight long underwear or thermals (for the winter months of December, January, and February)
- Light camping shoes or sneakers
- Sandals or flip flops (optional)
- Sunglasses
- Liner socks such as silk (optional)
Medicines and First Aid Kits
It is recommended to bring your personal kit.
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Small personal first aid kit with blister treatments (moleskin, band aids, waterproof tape)
- Anti infection ointments or antiseptic cream
Other Essentials
- Passport
- Extra passport sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito Repellent (highly recommended)
- Hand sanitizer
- Waterproof or dry bags for documents, cash, and electronics
- Airline tickets (Leave a copy at our Kathmandu office in case flight dates need to be changed.)
Optional Items
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Camera or mobile phone
- Binoculars
- Playing cards or a book
Once in Nepal, if you have the time, you can purchase the supplies you need while touring. Thamel, Kathmandu’s tourist hub, is home to many shops where you can get a variety of reasonably priced equipment.
What makes this trip different ?
Our CSI with Sambhav Nepal
Ace the Himalaya supports the communities that make tourism in Nepal possible. Since 2007, we have partnered with Sambhav Nepal a local NGO, founded by our MD & CEO Prem Khatry, supporting education, health, women’s empowerment, disaster relief, and community volunteer programs.
Sambhav Nepal Major Works (Till October 2026)
- Supported 25,000+ students in Gorkha District community schools with winter clothing, school bags, and other supplies.
- Established and supported 10 health laboratories, benefiting 230,000+ people.
- Empowered 8,000+ women through cultural promotion and livelihood development projects.
- Provided 13 ambulances and served as a frontline responder during the 2015 earthquake, COVID-19, floods, landslides, and other disasters.
- Supported 34+ students in pursuing PCL-level higher education.
- Built or supported 75+ houses for earthquake-affected households, and rebuilt school buildings and hostels benefiting 4,500+ students.
Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
- Ace the Himalaya is one of the few Travelife Certified companies in Nepal. Our treks are socially and environmentally conscious, leaving the lowest possible impact in the Himalayas.
- On most of our treks, we provide filtered water wherever running water is available, helping reduce single-use plastic bottle waste in the mountains.
- Trekkers are given garbage bags during treks to carry out their waste and keep the trails clean.
- About 80% of our staff are natives of the regions where our trips are organized. This helps local communities, supports small businesses, and promotes regional culture and ways of life.
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