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15 Chitwan Jungle Safaris in Kathmandu Worth Booking

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 chitwan jungle safaris in Kathmandu worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up - Arrival at the resort near Sauraha
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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

1.3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $180Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay two nights near Sauraha, and explore by canoe, jungle walk, Jeep safari, birdwatching, and Tharu village visit. A guide such as Dipendra helps with transfers and local arrangements. Meals, park fees, and return transport are included.

“The three day chat one experience was amazing. The canoe ride was a great way to see the crocodiles and birds. The jungle walk was a easy wok, so didn’t see much wildlife, but how could we with 100 people traipsing through the jungle. Read more”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari - Arriving in Sauraha and settling into the resort
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

2.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 133 reviews · 3 days · from $149

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for two nights at Eden Jungle Resort, guided wildlife outings, a Rapti River canoe ride, Tharu dance, and a 4-hour Jeep safari. Guides such as Laxman and Som are praised for spotting rhinos, birds, crocodiles, and other wildlife.

“I loved the variety of things we got to do. Got to see some cool animals. The guide Locksman was amazing and very professional”

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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers - Day one: arrival, the park, and Tharu culture
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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

3.3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 days · from $151

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist coach, stay two nights at Safari Adventure Lodge or a similar hotel, and explore by canoe, on foot, and by jeep. English-speaking guides such as Krishna, Dipu, and Babu lead the wildlife outings, with rhinos, crocodiles, deer, birds, and monkeys among the possible sightings.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to end. Pick up from our hotel in Nepal was prompt with a clear explanation of what to expect for the 3 days and the journey across to Chitwan. Dropped off at the bus station and escorted onto the tourist bus. Took around 7 hours but with the views and comfy seats it passed very quickly. The hotel was at the bus station in Chitwan to pick us up and take us to the hotel. The hotel was lovely with staff who couldn’t do enough for you. They checked us in quickly and made sure everything was perfect. The meals were excellent and always 3…”

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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour - Day 1: The road to Sauraha and a first taste of Chitwan
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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

4.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 days · from $129

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for jeep safaris, a Rapti River canoe ride, jungle walks, birdwatching, a Tharu village visit, and cultural dancing. You stay at a jungle resort with meals included. Guide Babu is praised for spotting wildlife and explaining local customs.

“A great stay at the Rainbow Safari Resort in Sauraha, Chitwan, a very welcoming and helpful group of staff who advised us on local food and customs and a knowledgeable tour guide who escorted us to the activities and safaris. A great area with amazing wildlife.”

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3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay - Day one: the long road from Kathmandu or Pokhara
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3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

5.3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $350

Travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan for jeep safaris, a Rapti River canoe ride, bird watching, jungle walks, and a night in a wooden tower. You get two hotel nights, three meals each day, park fees, guides, and return bus transport. Expect a long, bumpy road from Kathmandu.

“The hotel was great and the staff were very attentive. The tour guide was very patient and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. Tower night was an unforgettable experience! The tower was well equipped with electricity and running water plus a western toilet. Would highly recommend!”

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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu - The road from Kathmandu or Pokhara
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2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

6.2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Pokhara/Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 days · from $117

Spend one night at Rainbow Safari Resort on a private Chitwan tour from Pokhara or Kathmandu. A guide leads your jeep safari and morning jungle walk, with chances to see rhinos, crocodiles, deer, birds, and perhaps a Bengal tiger. Meals, permits, transfers, and a Tharu dance are included.

“Excelente, le hubiera dado 5 estrellas. PERO, la vuelta fue catastrófica: nos mandaron a los turistas (que habíamos pagado un precio internacional) en el autobus público que, en realidad, cuesta poquísimo. El autobús iba lleno, hacía muchísimas paradas, y no era cómodo en absoluto. Asientos muy pequeños y calidad de transporte público en Nepal. sinceramente, por el precio pagado, esperabamos un bus como el de la ida (bus turístico privado, sin escalas innecesarias para levantar pasajeros). El tour fue excepcional, las comidad muy bien, nuestro guía fantástico. Vimos rinocerontes, cocodrilos y ciervos. Hermoso plan. Pero lo del bus de vuelta nos dejó indignados. Deberían cambiarlo y sería un ...”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari - First afternoon: Tharu village and sunset
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari

7.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 2, 3, or 4-Day Chitwan Jungle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 2 - 4 days · from $35

This Chitwan package combines transport from Kathmandu or Pokhara with jeep safaris, a jungle walk, Rapti River canoe ride, bird watching, conservation centers, and a Tharu cultural evening. Choose two days by private car, or three to four days by bus with more time in the park and a night at a jungle tower.

“Först valde jag rätt säsong[låg]. Det visade sig genom egen chaufför och egen guide. Enda gästen på ett fantastiskt hotell. Tror ni de var måna om mig.😀. Bra information om programmet. Bästa bussföretaget känt för bra transport och bra taxikillar både till och från bussen . Kan varmt rekommendera GetYourGuide. Följer upp mig som kund fint från kontoret också.”

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8 Days Tour in Nepal - Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara (3 & 4 Star) - Day 2: Four major Kathmandu sights in one day
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8 Days Tour in Nepal – Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara (3 & 4 Star)

8.8 Days Tour in Nepal – Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara (3 & 4 Star)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $299

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan and Pokhara by tourist bus, with airport transfers, 3 or 4-star hotels, breakfast, guided sightseeing, Chitwan jungle activities, and a farewell dinner. Guides such as Ram, Hari, and Pradip may assist, while private transport and flights cost extra.

“Super enjoyable trip, everything was taken care of! We never needed to worry about Abby details. Ram in Kathmandu was great! Even when we wanted to change thim up a bit he was super flexible. I did so much research for us too. Hari in Chitwan was also amazing. So blessed to have such great guides and organizers.”

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1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu - The 6:30 am start from Kathmandu
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1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

9.1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $155

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay one night, and take a morning jeep safari in search of rhinos, deer, elephants, and possibly tigers. You will also visit a Tharu village, elephant stable, and sunset viewpoint, with meals and hotel transfers included.

“We had a great time at the resort for the safari. The resort is lovely, very clean, the food was delicious and Ramesh and the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful. On safari we saw lots of deers, rhinoceros and elephants. After eveninRead more”

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Nepal in Luxury: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Escape – 8 Days - Kathmandu’s sacred circuit on day two
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Nepal in Luxury: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Escape – 8 Days

10.Nepal in Luxury: Kathmandu, Chitwan & Pokhara Escape – 8 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $999

You’ll spend 7 nights moving by private vehicle between Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara, with guided temple visits, full-board jungle activities, lakeside sightseeing, and airport transfers. Hotels are listed as 4-star or 5-star, so confirm the exact properties before booking.

“Communication has been incredibly poor. They say they offer flexibility and changes and additions but then when you have arrived, those changes and additions are not possible. The primary reason I chose Luxury Holiday Nepal was because they offered this flexibility. It wasRead more”

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Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour - Meeting the Tharu community on day one
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Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour

11.Chitwan Jungle Safari 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $38

Travel by tourist coach from Kathmandu to Chitwan for a Tharu village visit, canoe ride, jungle walk, birdwatching, and jeep safari. A nature guide leads the activities, while two nights in a 3-star hotel, six meals, and hotel transfers are included. The group is limited to 15 people.

“Excellent experience. Everything went smoothly! From pick up to drop off. Highly recommend! Thank you Cordial Trekking! 🙏”

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Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour - The road from Kathmandu through Thankot and Narayanghat
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Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour

12.Chitwan 2 Nights All Inclusive Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $128

Travel by air-conditioned tourist bus from Kathmandu to Chitwan, then spend two nights near Sauraha with meals, a nature guide, canoeing, bird watching, jungle walks, a cultural program, and a jeep safari. Raj manages arrangements, with pickup available at the Sauraha bus station.

“Had a really great time. Great communication with Raj asi wasanning the trip, about what was included and the costs. Right up until a couple of days before when realised I had mucked up and given him the wrong dates. Thankfully they weRead more”

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3-Day Guided Safari Tour in Chitwan National Park in Nepal - The five-hour journey from Kathmandu
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3-Day Guided Safari Tour in Chitwan National Park in Nepal

13.3-Day Guided Safari Tour in Chitwan National Park in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $199

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for a guided wildlife break with jeep safari, early birdwatching, Rapti River canoeing, a Tharu village visit, cultural dancing, and two nights of meals. Mani and The Great Adventure Treks arrange the trip for groups of up to 10.

“It's worth to take a long-distance bus. Enjoy the roadway and view. In Chitwan, you could see the elephants next to you easily. Thanks for Mani! He did a great arrangement.”

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Tourist Bus Tickets: Kathmandu to Chitwan or Chitwan to KTM - Five to Six Hours Through Road Work and River Country
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Tourist Bus Tickets: Kathmandu to Chitwan or Chitwan to KTM

14.Tourist Bus Tickets: Kathmandu to Chitwan or Chitwan to KTM

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $14Best value

Ride between Kathmandu and Chitwan in a standard tourist bus with a professional driver, bottled water, and a 30-minute lunch stop. The route takes about five to six hours, with scenic river views and possible delays from traffic and road work. Manish can assist with booking questions.

“I booked a Kathmandu to Chitwan bus ticket through the Mountain Hike Nepal online site, and the experience was overall good and safe. The journey took over 5 hours due to traffic and ongoing road expansion. For those traveling on a budget, Read more”

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Best Nepal Tour: Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour - Chitwan trades temples for jungle
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Best Nepal Tour: Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour

15.Best Nepal Tour: Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $600

Travel privately through Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara in six days. Visit UNESCO sites, watch sunrise from Sarangkot, canoe and safari in Chitwan, and see Nepal’s lakes and mountains. Airport pickup, selected hotels, breakfasts, dinners, lunch, and ground staff costs are included.

“Best Nepal tour. Wonderful experience with shepherd holidays. Guide Bhim and Ankita all were amazing. Couldn’t recommend more. You can trust these guys. They make you worry free during your trip.”

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