Blog - Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour
Practical Chitwan advice from our team: what each activity is really like, the best time to visit, what to pack and how to fit it all into your stay.
What to Pack for a Chitwan Jungle Safari
A practical packing list for a Chitwan jungle safari, from clothes and shoes to binoculars and insect repellent, with extra tips for winter mornings and the hot season.
Best Time to Visit Chitwan: Month by Month
Chitwan is open all year, but each season feels very different. Here's a month-by-month look at the weather, the wildlife and the birds, so you can pick your dates with confidence.
Special Tours in Chitwan
Want something different from the standard programme? How to plan a special-request day in Chitwan, from a day-long Churia hills trek to a bicycle ride or a museum visit.
Boating and Canoeing Trip
The canoe ride on the Rapti River is included in every Chitwan Jungle Safari package. Here's what happens, how to tell a mugger from a gharial and how to get the best photos.
Elephant Breeding in Chitwan
Why does Chitwan breed elephants at all? A visitor's introduction to the breeding programme, the elephant briefing and the questions worth asking our naturalists.
White water rafting in Nepal
Nepal has rivers to suit every level of white water activity after the monsoon. Chitwan Jungle Safari manages White Water Rafting in Nepal, offering the most adrenaline-packed rivers to all adventure seekers. This mountainous country spoils you for choice when it comes to white water. Not only is rafting a great action adventure holiday, it's also a great way to discover the beauty of Nepal.
Chitwan Elephant Safari – Private Day Tour
The elephant safari in Chitwan is one of the best ways to see wildlife up close. Because the elephants can get near other animals without them noticing there are people on the elephants’ backs, you can come within 1 metre of them.
Tharu Village Tour in Chitwan
Chitwan has many traditional villages of the Tharu people and their community. A Tharu Village Tour in Chitwan is a great chance to discover Tharu culture, tradition, arts and heritage. According to history, the Tharus of Nepal came all the way from Rajasthan, driven out by fear as the Moghuls invaded India.
Tharu Stick Dance: What to Expect on the Night
The Tharu stick dance usually comes on the first evening of a Chitwan stay. Here's how the night tends to go, a little about the people behind it and how to be a good audience.
Bird Watching Tour in Chitwan
Never been birdwatching before? Chitwan is a lovely place to start. When to go, what to bring and which birds to look for on the river, in the grassland and in the forest.
Elephant Breeding Center
A visit to Chitwan's elephant breeding centre is usually part of your first afternoon. Here's how it fits into your trip, what you'll learn and how to be a good guest.
Elephant Bathing at Chitwan
Elephant bathing used to be a hot-season favourite on the Rapti River. Here's what the old programme involved, what to check today, and other ways to cool off in Chitwan.
Elephant Back Safari Chitwan
Thinking about an elephant back safari in Chitwan? What the ride is really like, the practical details, and some honest questions to ask before you decide.
Jungle Nature Walk in Chitwan
Walking in Chitwan is quieter and slower than any drive. Here's what a guided jungle walk is like, how to behave in rhino country and what to wear on your feet.
Chitwan Jeep Safari: Tips for Your Drive
Practical tips for a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park: what to wear, where to look, how to stay quiet in an open vehicle and which of our packages include the drive.
Welcome to Chitwan Jungle Safari
New to Chitwan? Here's how a safari visit actually works, from getting here and checking in to the early starts, the quiet afternoons and choosing how many nights to stay.