Wildlife Tour

Chitwan Jungle Safari

Destination Nepal

Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights

Difficulty Easy

Activity Wildlife Safari

Transport Drive or Flight

Group Size Max 16 Pax

Accommodation Jungle Lodge

Meals All meals included

Max Altitude 200m / Chitwan NP

Trip Overview

4 days in Nepal's UNESCO World Heritage Park — rhinos, Bengal tigers, wild elephants, 650 bird species.

Trip Highlights

Maximum altitude: 200m / Chitwan NP
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Difficulty: Easy
Expert English-speaking certified guide
All meals during the wildlife safari
All permits and TIMS card arranged
Airport transfers included
Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided

Chitwan Jungle Safari is a 4-day easy wildlife safari adventure in Nepal, reaching 200m / Chitwan NP. 4 days in Nepal’s UNESCO World Heritage Park — rhinos, Bengal tigers, wild elephants, 650 bird species. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

Book Your Place

Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

Departure Date	Trip Status	Availability	Price / Person
13 Oct 2026 Returns 16 Oct 2026 · 4 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
17 Oct 2026 Returns 20 Oct 2026 · 4 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
13 Nov 2026 Returns 16 Nov 2026 · 4 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
17 Nov 2026 Returns 20 Nov 2026 · 4 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
13 Dec 2026 Returns 16 Dec 2026 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Dec 2026 Returns 20 Dec 2026 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
13 Jan 2027 Returns 16 Jan 2027 · 4 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Jan 2027 Returns 20 Jan 2027 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
13 Feb 2027 Returns 16 Feb 2027 · 4 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Feb 2027 Returns 20 Feb 2027 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
13 Mar 2027 Returns 16 Mar 2027 · 4 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Mar 2027 Returns 20 Mar 2027 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
13 Apr 2027 Returns 16 Apr 2027 · 4 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
17 Apr 2027 Returns 20 Apr 2027 · 4 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
13 May 2027 Returns 16 May 2027 · 4 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
17 May 2027 Returns 20 May 2027 · 4 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $330 / person	Book
13 Jun 2027 Returns 16 Jun 2027 · 4 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Jun 2027 Returns 20 Jun 2027 · 4 days	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
13 Jul 2027 Returns 16 Jul 2027 · 4 days Monsoon season	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book
17 Jul 2027 Returns 20 Jul 2027 · 4 days Monsoon season	Confirmed	Available	US $330 / person	Book

💡 Need different dates? All trips run as private departures year-round.

Request Private Dates

Day by Day

Itinerary

Transfer from Kathmandu (4 hours by road or 20-minute flight to Bharatpur, then 1-hour drive). Arrive at your jungle lodge on the edge of Chitwan National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the finest wildlife sanctuary in South Asia. After check-in and lunch, your afternoon introduction begins: a sunset jeep safari into the buffer zone grasslands where one-horned rhinoceroses, spotted deer, wild boar and various bird species are reliably encountered. Evening: jungle campfire dinner and introduction to Tharu culture by the lodge naturalist. Overnight: Jungle lodge. Meals: All included.

The main safari day. Pre-dawn start (5:30am) for the best wildlife viewing. Morning 4WD jeep safari deep into the sal forest and elephant grass meadows with your professional naturalist guide. One-horned rhinoceroses are reliably seen; wild elephants (tuskers and herds) frequent the grasslands in summer; spotted deer, sambar, nilgai and hundreds of bird species are encountered throughout. If fortune favours, the Royal Bengal Tiger — Chitwan has the highest density of tigers in Asia — may be observed. Afternoon: visit the government elephant stables, where rescued elephants are cared for and visitors can observe (not ride) the animals. Optional canoe float on the Rapti River for birds and gharial crocodiles at water level. Evening: Tharu stick dance cultural programme. Meals: All included.

Morning elephant bathing session at a responsible elephant camp on the Rapti River — splash in the shallows with working elephants in a genuine, ethically managed interaction that has been part of Tharu culture for generations. Afternoon: guided walking tour of a traditional Tharu village with a visit to the Tharu Cultural Museum. The Tharu are the indigenous people of the Terai and their grass-woven houses, hand-painted walls and centuries-old farming traditions are genuinely fascinating. Optional evening canoe float for wildlife. Meals: All included.

Early morning bird walk along the river — Chitwan is one of Asia's finest birding destinations with painted storks, lesser adjutants, hornbills, peacocks and eagles. After breakfast, transfer back to Bharatpur airport for your return flight to Kathmandu, or drive (4 hours). End of Chitwan Jungle Safari. Meals: Breakfast.

Want to customize this?

Every itinerary is fully flexible.

Customize This Trip

Pricing

Group Discount Pricing

Travel together, save together. The more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

Group Size Price / Person Savings

1 Pax

US $330 / person

Included

✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
✓Domestic transport per itinerary
✓All accommodation during the trip
✓All meals as specified in the itinerary
✓Experienced English-speaking certified guide
✓Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
✓All trekking permits and national park fees
✓TIMS card
✓Mantra Adventure duffel bag
✓First aid kit

Not Included

✗International flights
✗Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
✗Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
✗Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
✗Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
✗Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
✗Personal trekking gear
✗Tips for guide and porters

Before You Go

Essential Tips

The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Nepal trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.

This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.

Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.

Required permits and TIMS card arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.

For Chitwan Jungle Safari (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.

Maximum altitude is 200m / Chitwan NP. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Be Prepared

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)

Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter

Daypack (25–30L)

You carry this on trail daily

Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)

Required above Chhomrong

Trekking poles

Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents

Headtorch + spare batteries

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts

Water bottles (2L total capacity)

Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong

Water purification tablets or SteriPen

Treat tap water above Chhomrong

Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)

Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel

Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)

Merino or synthetic — no cotton

Fleece mid-layer jacket

Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m

Down jacket (-10°C rated)

Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC

Waterproof shell jacket

Gore-Tex or equivalent

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Quick-drying

Rain trousers

Zip-off style recommended

Trekking shirts (3–4)

Long-sleeve for sun protection

Swimsuit

For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs

Waterproof trekking boots

Ankle support essential — break in before departure

Camp sandals or light shoes

Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs

Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)

Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended

Warm hat and gloves

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April

UV-rated sunglasses

Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m

Buff / neck gaiter

Dust, sun protection, and cold air

Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours

Lip balm SPF 50+

Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline

Hand sanitiser + wet wipes

Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce

Personal first aid kit

Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine

Electrolyte tablets / ORS

Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days

Personal medications

Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter

Camera + extra memory cards

Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments

Earplugs

Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep

Small thermos (500ml)

Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying

Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)

For early starts and long days

Dry bags / large zip-locks

Protect electronics from rain and river crossings

Local Nepal Telecom SIM

Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

Price Starting From

US $330

per person