Quick answer
As of 6 November 2026, entry to Chitwan National Park costs NPR 2,000 per person per day for foreign visitors, NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals and NPR 150 for Nepali citizens. The permit is valid for one day, so each day inside the park needs its own.
Entrance fee per person per day (checked 6 November 2026)
- Foreign visitors: NPR 2,000
- SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000
- Nepali citizens: NPR 150
- Children under 10: free
- Fees can change, so confirm the current amount when you book
How the park permit works
A Chitwan National Park entrance permit is charged per day and is valid for one day, so every day you go inside the park, for a jeep safari, a jungle walk, a canoe ride or birdwatching, needs its own permit. A small handling fee per ticket may also apply.
Which activities need a permit?
- Need a permit: jeep safari, jungle walk, canoe ride and birdwatching inside the park.
- No permit needed: the Tharu dance show, the Tharu village tour and village cycling, because they take place in Sauraha, outside the park.
Permits in our packages
Every one of our packages includes the park entry permits for the listed activities, along with a licensed naturalist guide. See the Chitwan safari packages.
Guides
A licensed naturalist guide goes with you in the park. On jungle walks, two government-licensed naturalists are mandatory, one leading and one following.
Park rules
- Stay inside the jeep on jeep safaris.
- Follow your guide’s instructions at all times.
- Avoid noise, do not feed animals and do not litter.
- Wear neutral-coloured clothing and use insect repellent.
- Remain inside the tower after dark on a tower night.
Planning your trip
Read the Chitwan travel guide for the best season, how to get here and how much a trip costs, and whether Chitwan is safe and open right now before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Chitwan National Park entrance fee?
As of 6 November 2026, NPR 2,000 per person per day for foreign visitors, NPR 1,000 for SAARC nationals and NPR 150 for Nepali citizens. Confirm the current fee when you book.
Is the Chitwan National Park permit valid for more than one day?
No. It is valid for one day, so each day inside the park needs its own permit.
Is the park entrance fee included in a safari package?
In our packages, yes. The park entry permits for the listed activities are included.
Do I need a guide to enter Chitwan National Park?
You go with a licensed naturalist guide. Jungle walks require two government-licensed naturalists.
Do children pay the entrance fee?
Children under 10 enter free, according to current published fees. Confirm when you book.
