Chitwan Jungle Safari 1 Night 2 Days: Price & Itinerary

Length: 1 night, 2 days
Price from: $115 per person
Where: Sauraha, Chitwan
Group size: Up to 12
Activity level: Easy
Stay: Lodge in Sauraha
Meals: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Transport: Tourist bus or private car (add-on)

About this tour

This is a short stay for travelers on a tight Nepal schedule. You'll arrive around lunchtime, walk through a Tharu village in the afternoon and watch the sun go down from the riverbank.

The next morning is the main event: an early jeep drive or canoe ride while the park is cool and the animals are at their most active. You're back at the lodge for breakfast and on the road again by late morning.

Yes, one night is short. But it's enough to see the park, and very often a rhino.

Highlights

Tharu village walk and evening cultural show
Sunset at the Rapti riverbank
Morning jeep safari or canoe ride
Lodge stay with all meals

Program

Day 1: Arrive and settle in
- Arrive in Sauraha around midday and check in.
- Lunch at the lodge.
- Tharu village walk with your guide.
- Sunset at the Rapti riverbank.
- Dinner and a Tharu stick-dance show.
Day 2: Into the park
- Early tea, then jeep safari or canoe ride with a short walk.
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Depart for Kathmandu, Pokhara or Lumbini.

Activities may be reordered on the day for weather, river levels or park rules.

What the price includes

Included

One night in a Sauraha lodge, twin or double room.
Lunch, dinner and breakfast.
Park entry fee and licensed nature guide.
All listed activities.
Pickup at the Sauraha bus park.

Not included

International flights, Nepal visa and travel insurance.
Drinks, snacks and personal shopping.
Tips for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
Anything not listed under what's included.

Meeting point and cancellations

Where we meet

Your lodge in Sauraha, or the Sauraha tourist bus park if you arrive by bus.

If your plans change

Cancel 7 or more days ahead for a full refund (minus card fees); 3–6 days ahead, half is refunded; inside 72 hours there is no refund. Read the full cancellation policy.

Good to know

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will choose routes for the season and the day's conditions. Check what each month is like and what to bring before you travel, and read our safety notes if you're traveling with children.

Questions about this tour

Is one night really enough?

For a first look, yes. You get a village walk, a sunset by the river and one proper morning in the park, which is often enough to see a rhino. What you don't get is a full day, or a second chance if the weather's against you. If you can spare another night, the 2 nights, 3 days package is far more relaxed.

Is the morning activity a jeep safari or a canoe ride?

It's one or the other on day 2. The jeep covers more ground and is the usual way to look for rhinos, while the canoe ride and short walk are quieter and better for birds. Tell us which you'd like when you book.

How do I get to Sauraha?

Transport isn't included, but pickup at the Sauraha bus park is. The morning tourist buses from Kathmandu and Pokhara get you there in time for the afternoon program, or you can add a private car if you'd like door-to-door travel.

What happens in the evening?

After the village walk you watch the sun go down from the Rapti riverbank, then have dinner at the lodge followed by a Tharu stick-dance show. An early night is a good idea, as day 2 starts with early tea.

When do we leave on day 2?

You're back at the lodge for breakfast after the morning outing and on the road by late morning, in time to reach Kathmandu, Pokhara or Lumbini the same day.