Jungle Safari

Few people know that Nepal holds some of the greatest diversity of plants and wildlife in the world. In the protected jungles of Chitwan you look for rhinos, tigers, crocodiles and elephants by jeep, on foot and by canoe, and spend your evenings with Tharu villagers.

2 days, 1 night

1. Day 1Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan

   • Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan
   • Afternoon jeep safari
   • Evening Tharu cultural programme
2. Day 2Morning bird watching

   • Morning bird watching
   • Back to Kathmandu, or on to your next stop

3 days, 2 nights

1. Day 1Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan

   • Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan
   • Afternoon village tour by ox-cart
2. Day 2Morning jeep safari

   • Morning jeep safari
   • Afternoon canoe ride
   • The elephant breeding centre
   • Evening Tharu cultural programme
3. Day 3Morning bird watching

   • Morning bird watching
   • Back to Kathmandu, or on to your next stop

4 days, 3 nights

1. Day 1Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan

   • Breakfast at Ethico Retreat, then a seven hour drive to Chitwan
   • Afternoon village tour by ox-cart
2. Day 2Morning jungle walk

   • Morning jungle walk
   • Afternoon jeep safari
   • Evening Tharu cultural programme
3. Day 3Morning jeep safari

   • Morning jeep safari
   • Afternoon canoe ride
   • Nature walk
   • The elephant breeding centre
4. Day 4Morning bird watching

   • Morning bird watching
   • Back to Kathmandu, or on to your next stop

We run these packages with some of the best hotels in the area.

Chitwan
District

Khairhani

Trail map

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1KathmanduDay 1, Last day · 1,400 m

2SaurahaYour stay · 150 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDay 1, Last day · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SaurahaYour stay · Chitwan National Park · 150 m

Jeep and walking safaris, canoe rides and bird watching around Sauraha, by Chitwan National Park. Contours every 25 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.