Quick answer
A jungle tower night stay is an overnight in an elevated wooden tower beside a river and waterhole in the Chitwan forest. You walk in with a licensed naturalist and an armed forest guard, watch animals come to drink at dusk and wake to birdsong. One night starts from $125, and the 2 nights 3 days tower package from $280 per person.
Tower night stay at a glance
- What it is: an overnight in an elevated jungle tower (a machan or tree house) beside a river and waterhole
- Getting there: a 30 to 45 minute guided walk from Sauraha
- Price: one night from $125; 2 nights 3 days package from $280 per person
- Minimum age: usually around 10
- Best time: October to November and February to May
- Safety: a licensed naturalist and an armed forest guard stay with you
What is a tower night stay?
A jungle tower night is an overnight wildlife experience in a secure, elevated wooden tower set deep in the forest beside a river near Sauraha. Many guests call it a tree house stay. Towers usually have real beds, running water and flush toilets, but confirm the facilities of your tower when you book.
A night in the tower, step by step
- Afternoon: you meet your guide and walk 30 to 45 minutes into the jungle with a licensed naturalist and an armed forest guard.
- Sunset: from the tower you watch the river and waterhole, where rhinos, deer, jackals and crocodiles come to drink at dusk.
- Night: the jungle goes quiet except for birdsong, animal calls and rustling leaves, under a sky with no city light.
- Dawn: you wake to first light and birdsong, and the animals return to the water.
Safety and rules
- A licensed guide and an armed forest guard stay with you throughout.
- Remain inside the tower after dark and follow all instructions.
- Keep your voice low and lights minimal; quiet and darkness keep the wildlife calm.
- Tell your guide about any medical needs.
Tower stay price
One night in the tower starts from $125. Our 2 nights 3 days tower package, which adds a jeep safari, a jungle walk, a canoe ride and a Tharu village visit, starts from $280 per person. Prices vary by season and group size. See the 2-night jungle tower stay and the tower night stay page.
Who a tower stay suits
It suits adventurous travellers and couples comfortable with a short forest walk. It is not suited to very young children, and the minimum age is usually around 10.
Best time for a tower night
Choose the dry season, from October to November and February to May. See our best time to visit Chitwan guide.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tower stay. Cancellations within 72 hours incur a 25% fee, and cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows are charged in full. Park permits and tower spots are limited, so refunds may follow park authority rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is a jungle tower night stay in Chitwan?
An overnight in an elevated wooden tower beside a river and waterhole in the forest, reached by a 30 to 45 minute guided walk.
How much does a tower night stay cost?
One night starts from $125. The 2 nights 3 days tower package starts from $280 per person.
Is a tower stay in Chitwan safe?
You stay with a licensed naturalist and an armed forest guard and remain inside the tower after dark.
Can children do a tower stay?
The minimum age is usually around 10, and the walk in is not suited to very young children.
What is the cancellation policy for the tower stay?
Free cancellation up to 7 days before. Within 72 hours a 25% fee applies, and within 48 hours or for no-shows the full amount is charged.
