Travel guide

Chitwan

Nepal's jungle safari lowlands

🗓️ Best time: October–March💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Nepal

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About Chitwan

A steamy subtropical national park in Nepal's Terai plains — jeep and canoe safaris in search of one-horned rhinos, wild elephants, crocodiles, and elusive Bengal tigers.

⭐ Things to do in Chitwan

Jeep safariDugout canoe on the RaptiRhino & bird spottingTharu cultural showElephant breeding centreSunset over the Rapti River20,000 Lakes areaBishazari Tal wetlands

🍽️ What to eat in Chitwan

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Dal bhatTharu-style fishMomosMasala chai

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Lodges arrange safaris; walk or cycle Sauraha village.

💡 Local tip

Do a dawn canoe trip — the calm river is best for rhinos, birds, and basking gharials.