Chitwan Canoe Ride and Jungle Walk
A quiet half day: a dugout canoe down the Rapti at first light, then a guided walk back through forest and grassland.
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Kathmandu to Chitwan by Private Car
Door-to-door private car from your Kathmandu hotel to your Sauraha lodge, one way. 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
The simplest way to reach Chitwan without the bus timetable. Your driver collects you from your hotel at the time you choose, drives the Prithvi Highway via Mugling and Narayangarh, and drops you at your lodge door.
Stops for photos, tea or lunch are fine; just tell the driver. The drive usually takes five to seven hours depending on traffic and road works.
The same car can be booked in the other direction, 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
- 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.
$130 per vehicle
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Helpful before you go
From Kathmandu
Tourist bus, private car or flight from Kathmandu to Sauraha, with the route, timings and return tips.Day tour
One day of jeep safari, canoe and walking from Sauraha, for travelers already in Chitwan.Best time to visit
Month-by-month weather and wildlife conditions in Chitwan, plus the best season for rhinos, tigers and birds.What to pack
Seasonal Chitwan packing list: clothes, colors, insect protection and gear.Wildlife
The animals of Chitwan, where each one is usually found and your realistic chances of a sighting.Chitwan National Park
Where the park is, what lives there, how to explore it and the rules every visitor follows.
Tell us your dates and we'll plan the rest
Send your travel dates, where you're coming from and what you'd like to see. You'll get a clear plan and a full price before you pay anything.