Kathmandu to Chitwan by Private Car

A door-to-door private car from your Kathmandu hotel to your Sauraha lodge, one way. The price is per car, for up to four people.

Length
1 day
Price from
$130 per vehicle
Where
Kathmandu – Chitwan
Group size
Up to 4
Activity level
Easy
Vehicle
Private car, up to 4 people
Luggage
One large bag and one small bag each
Pickup
Your Kathmandu hotel

About this tour

It's the simplest way to reach Chitwan without worrying about the bus timetable. Your driver picks you up from your hotel at the time you choose, drives the Prithvi Highway via Mugling and Narayangarh, and drops you right at your lodge door.

Want to stop for photos, tea or lunch? That's fine; just tell your driver. The drive usually takes five to seven hours, depending on traffic and road works.

You can book the same car in the other direction too, or onwards from Chitwan to Pokhara or Lumbini.

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup at a time you choose
  • Private air-conditioned car and driver
  • Stops on request
  • Price per car, up to 4 people

Program

  1. The drive
    • Pickup at your hotel in Kathmandu.
    • Prithvi Highway to Mugling, then south to Narayangarh.
    • Drop at your lodge in Sauraha.

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

What the price includes

Included

  • Private car with driver.
  • Fuel, tolls and driver costs.
  • Hotel pickup and lodge drop-off.

Not included

  • Meals and drinks on the way.
  • Tips for the driver.
  • Park fees and activities in Chitwan.

Meeting point and cancellations

Where we meet

Your hotel lobby in Kathmandu.

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 the price per person?
No, it's per car, for up to four people, one way. Fuel, tolls, the driver's costs, the hotel pickup and the drop-off at your lodge are all included. For a family or a group of four, it often costs not much more per person than the tourist bus, and it's far more comfortable.
How much luggage can we bring?
One large bag and one small bag each. If you're carrying more, such as trekking gear, tell us when you book so we can check it fits.
Can we book the return journey as well?
Yes. You can book the same car the other way, or onwards from Chitwan to Pokhara or Lumbini.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Tell your driver whenever you'd like to stop for photos, tea or lunch. The usual route is the Prithvi Highway to Mugling, then south to Narayangarh and on to Sauraha.
What time should we leave?
You can choose a 07:00 or 10:00 pickup. As the drive usually takes five to seven hours, leaving at 07:00 gives you the best chance of arriving in time for an afternoon activity.
$130 per vehicle
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