Tour overview

This 4-day short break is an independent trip without a tour leader: transfers and activities are arranged, and local naturalist guides lead the outings. You stay three nights at a forest resort near Chitwan National Park, with all meals included there.

After the drive from Kathmandu you settle into the resort on the edge of the park. Next day you take a canoe ride on the river looking for crocodiles and birds, and a jeep safari into the jungle, home to rhinos, deer and, with luck, tigers.

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There is a birdwatching walk, a visit to a Tharu village and museum, and an evening of traditional Tharu dancing before the drive back to Kathmandu.

The physical rating is low. This break suits travellers adding wildlife to a stay in Kathmandu.

Trip highlights

  • A canoe ride on the river (Day 2)
  • A jeep safari (Day 3)
  • A birdwatching walk
  • A Tharu village and museum
  • A Tharu cultural performance

Your route

3 stops from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

4-day route: Kathmandu – Chitwan – Kathmandu
  1. Kathmandu Day 1
  2. Chitwan National Park Days 1–3
  3. Kathmandu Day 4

Why choose this tour

Departures almost every day. All meals at the resort included.

Best suited to

  • Wildlife lovers
  • Add-ons to a Kathmandu stay
  • Short-break seekers
  • Solo travellers
An Indian rhinoceros grazing

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days from Kathmandu, Nepal to Kathmandu, Nepal

  1. Day 1 · Kathmandu, Chitwan Chitwan

    To Chitwan.

    Hotel
    Forest resort
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Rapti River, Chitwan National Park Chitwan

    Canoe and jungle.

    Hotel
    Forest resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Chitwan National Park, Tharu village Chitwan

    Safari and Tharu culture.

    Hotel
    Forest resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Kathmandu Kathmandu

    Back to Kathmandu.

    Meals
    Breakfast
An Asian elephant in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Where you stay

  • Chitwan (3 nights) Forest resort

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 3 nights at a forest resort
  • Meals 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Transfers from and to Kathmandu
  • Canoe ride and jeep safari
  • Birdwatching walk and Tharu village visit
  • Tharu cultural performance

Not included

  • Flights
  • Nepal visa
  • A tour leader
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A one-horned rhino in Nepal's lush greenery

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a tour leader
  • You want luxury lodges
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–4 · Lunch: Days 1–3 · Dinner: Days 1–3
Visitors in a wooden canoe on a forest river in Chitwan

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £333 per person, twin share, tour only. 43 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Nepal?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa, which can be bought on arrival in Kathmandu or applied for online beforehand.

Is there a tour leader?

No. This is an independent trip; local naturalist guides lead each activity.

What wildlife might I see?

One-horned rhinos, deer, crocodiles and many birds; tigers are rarely seen.

Which meals are included?

All meals at the resort.

When can I start?

Departures run almost every day.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary