How to Get to Chitwan
Plan your arrival by road or air and the final transfer to your accommodation.
How to Get Chitwan National Park
By Land: Chitwan is easy to reach from major Nepalese cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini. Several tourist bus services run to and from Chitwan, and buses are also available directly from all entry points from India.
By Raft: You can reach Chitwan National Park by rafting down the Trishuli River.
By Air: It’s a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur Airport, where you’ll be transferred to your lodge by jeep. The lodge is approx. 25 minutes’ drive from the airport.
Best Time to visit Chitwan National Park: Chitwan National Park – October to May; Bird Watching – December to March. The maximum temperature can reach 95 Fahrenheit (35 C) from April through September, while November through February are the cooler months, with an average temperature of around 67 Fahrenheit.
Travel by road
The original site highlighted connections from Kathmandu and Pokhara, with tourist buses and private vehicles among the options. Do ask about current departure points, conditions on the journey and luggage arrangements.
Air travel and transfers
Ask about flights to Bharatpur and the onward transfer to your lodge. Schedules and transfer arrangements will need confirming when you book.
Coordinate your arrival
Share your arrival details before you travel. Check where you’ll meet your driver or guide, what’s included and how your departure fits in with the final day of your safari.