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Chitwan National Park
चितवन राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज
Dense subtropical jungle, endangered one-horned rhinos, and Tharu indigenous culture.
- Elevation
- 150 m
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Dry grass for wildlife spotting
- On Safaro
- Bookings open soon
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About
Chitwan, in brief
Just a 4-hour scenic drive south from Pokhara, Chitwan protects Asia's highest density of Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, royal Bengal tigers, and rare gharial crocodiles.
Places worth the trip
Sauraha Riverside
Rapti River sunset viewpoints and jungle safari lodges.
Canoe rides with wildlife viewing.
Good to know before you go
Book walking safaris with two experienced naturalists for the most authentic experience.
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Bookings in Chitwan open soon
We open bookings in a region once its hosts, guides and operators are licensed and verified. Until then, use this guide to plan. Pokhara is fully bookable today.
Where to go next
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Guide previewMustang & Muktinathमुस्ताङ तथा मुक्तिनाथElevation 2,800–3,800 mBest months Mar–Nov
Guide previewLumbini Heritageलुम्बिनीElevation 150 mBest months Nov–Mar