Pokhara to Chitwan Safari Tour, 2 Nights

From the lakes to the lowlands: a private car from Pokhara, two nights of safari in Sauraha, then a drive to Kathmandu or back to Pokhara.

Length
2 nights, 3 days
Price from
$320 per person
Where
Pokhara – Chitwan
Group size
Up to 4
Activity level
Easy
Transport
Private car
Starts
07:30 hotel pickup in Pokhara
Drive time
Usually 4.5–6 hours

About this tour

Plenty of travelers finish a trek in Pokhara and want something completely different before they fly home. This tour drives you down from the hills to the Terai in a private car, through the Marsyangdi and Trishuli valleys.

Your two nights in Sauraha cover a jeep safari, a canoe ride and a walk, with time in between to rest those tired legs. On the last day the car carries on to Kathmandu, or takes you back to Pokhara.

The price is per person, based on two travelers sharing the car.

Highlights

  • Private car from your Pokhara hotel
  • Two nights in Sauraha with all meals
  • Jeep safari, canoe ride and jungle walk
  • Drop in Kathmandu or back in Pokhara

Program

  1. Day 1: Pokhara to Chitwan
    • Hotel pickup in Pokhara.
    • Drive via Damauli and Mugling.
    • Check in and sunset at the river.
  2. Day 2: Safari day
    • Canoe ride and walk in the morning.
    • Afternoon jeep safari.
  3. Day 3: Onward
    • Breakfast and drive to Kathmandu or back to Pokhara.

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

What the price includes

Included

  • Private car and driver.
  • Two nights in a Sauraha lodge with all meals.
  • Park entry fees and licensed nature guide.
  • All activities listed in the program.

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

Pickup from your hotel in Pokhara (Lakeside) at 07:30.

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

How long is the drive from Pokhara?
Usually four and a half to six hours, via Damauli and Mugling, through the Marsyangdi and Trishuli valleys. We collect you from your hotel in Lakeside at 07:30, and you can stop whenever you like.
I've just finished a trek. Will this be too much?
It's made for exactly that. The safari day is gentle: a canoe ride and walk in the morning, a rest, then a jeep safari in the afternoon. The walking is flat and easy compared with the hills, and there's time to put your feet up.
Where does the tour finish?
On day 3 the car takes you on to Kathmandu or back to Pokhara, whichever suits your plans. Tell us which when you book.
Is the price per person?
Yes, per person, based on two travelers sharing the car. It includes the private car and driver, two nights in a Sauraha lodge with all meals, park fees, a licensed nature guide and every activity in the program.
Can we stop on the way?
Of course. It's a private car, so tell your driver whenever you'd like a break for tea, lunch or photos of the river valleys.
$320 per person
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