Quick answer
Three days is enough for the classics: a jeep safari, a canoe ride, a jungle walk and a Tharu cultural evening. Add a fourth day for a second jeep safari and a slower pace. Our two itineraries start at USD 215 and USD 295 per person.
Itineraries at a glance
- 2 nights 3 days: from USD 215 per person
- 3 nights 4 days: from USD 295 per person
- 2 nights 3 days with a jungle tower night: from USD 280 per person
- Included: accommodation, all meals, park permits, a licensed naturalist guide and the listed activities
- Price varies with room type, group size and season
Chitwan itinerary for 3 days (2 nights)
- Day 1, arrival and culture: welcome drink and lunch, then check in. In the afternoon, walk to a Tharu village and the Elephant Breeding Centre. As the sun sets over the Rapti, watch the Tharu stick dance, then have dinner.
- Day 2, full safari day: a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park, a canoe ride on the Rapti river and a guided jungle walk with a naturalist.
- Day 3, departure: optional sunrise bird watching or a slow riverside breakfast, then check out. We can arrange your onward transfer to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Bharatpur Airport.
Full details: 2 nights 3 days Chitwan safari package.
Chitwan itinerary for 4 days (3 nights)
- Day 1, arrival and culture: as above, with the Tharu village, the Elephant Breeding Centre and the stick dance.
- Day 2, first jeep safari and jungle walk: a guided jeep safari through grasslands and lakes in the morning and a jungle walk on foot in the afternoon.
- Day 3, second jeep safari: a second jeep safari, then a canoe ride on the Rapti river and a jungle walk.
- Day 4, dawn and departure: early-morning birdwatching or a nature walk around Sauraha, breakfast and check out, with onward transport arranged on request.
The second jeep safari gives you more hours in the park, in different sectors. Full details: 3 nights 4 days Chitwan safari package.
Add a jungle tower night
If you want to sleep in the forest, choose the 2 nights 3 days tower package. You start with a jeep safari, sleep in a tower beside a river, then spend the next day on a jungle walk, a canoe ride and a Tharu village visit before a night at the lodge. It starts from USD 280 per person. Read what a tower night is like or see the 2-night jungle tower stay.
Which itinerary should you choose?
- First visit, short on time: 2 nights 3 days.
- Wildlife lovers who want more time in the park: 3 nights 4 days.
- Adventurous travellers: the tower night package.
- Only one night: we also offer a 1 night 2 days package. Message us for details.
Local tip
Best time: October to March for the clearest wildlife viewing. Read the Chitwan travel guide for more on when to go and how to get here.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in Chitwan?
Three days (2 nights) covers the main activities. Four days (3 nights) adds a second jeep safari and a slower pace.
What does the 2 nights 3 days Chitwan package include?
Two nights at Rhino Lodge & Hotel, all meals, a jeep safari, a canoe ride, a jungle walk, park permits for the activities and a licensed naturalist guide. Drinks, tips, laundry, personal expenses and travel insurance are not included.
How much is a 3 day Chitwan package?
Our 2 nights 3 days package starts from USD 215 per person, depending on room type, group size and season.
Can I add a tower night to my itinerary?
Yes. A tower night is an optional extra, or you can choose the 2 nights 3 days tower package from USD 280 per person.
Can you arrange transport to and from Sauraha?
Yes, on request. We can arrange your transfer to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Bharatpur Airport.
