Rhinos at dawn, a silent canoe drift, and nights that end to Tharu drums — two nights in Chitwan, Nepal's first national park.
Established in 1973 as Nepal's very first national park and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, Chitwan protects one of the last great expanses of Terai lowland jungle, sal forest and riverine grassland in South Asia.
Along the braided channels of the Rapti and Narayani rivers, three ways of moving through it — by jeep, by canoe and on foot — put you inside the park, not driving past it.
Every activity is led by licensed naturalist guides inside and around Chitwan National Park — designed around genuine, low-impact wildlife encounters.
Ride deep into the core zone of Chitwan National Park in an open 4x4 with an expert wildlife spotter on board.
Drift silently down the Rapti River in a traditional dugout canoe carved from a single kapok trunk.
A slower, quieter way to read the jungle — tracking prints, calls and over 500 recorded bird species with a trained naturalist.
No elephant-back riding — instead, meet rescued and conservation elephants at the Khorsor Breeding Centre and learn how they're cared for.
Wander a living Tharu village of mud-and-thatch homes and meet Chitwan's indigenous community on their own ground.
As dusk falls, the rhythm of drums fills the air for an evening of indigenous performance art.
Chitwan's core zone and buffer forests hold over 700 rhinos and more than 500 recorded bird species. Here's who you might meet along the way.
Gainda
Chitwan is home to over 700 greater one-horned rhinos — one of the highest densities on Earth. Most sightings happen on the morning jeep safari.
Pate Bagh
One of Nepal's last tiger strongholds. Sightings are rare, but guides who track the park daily know exactly where to look.
Hatti
Wild herds roam the park's forests, while rescued and orphaned elephants are cared for at the Khorsor Breeding Centre.
Gohi
Watch both crocodile species bask on the Rapti's sandbanks during your sunrise canoe ride.
Chital Mriga
Nepal's most graceful deer moves in large herds through the sal forest and grasslands — a near-guaranteed sighting.
Bandar
Playful troops swing through riverside trees, often announcing bigger wildlife nearby with their alarm calls.
Chara
Kingfishers, hornbills, storks and eagles — Chitwan is one of Asia's richest birdwatching destinations.
A perfectly paced blend of wildlife, river and culture — crafted so you never feel rushed, yet never miss a moment of the jungle.
Tip: arrive by early afternoon to enjoy the full village walk and riverside sunset.
Wear neutral colors and bring binoculars — dawn and dusk are prime wildlife hours.
We can arrange onward tourist bus or flight connections to Kathmandu, Pokhara or Lumbini.
One package covers your entire stay — no hidden extras once you arrive at the hotel.
Fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle and wake to birdsong — with every modern comfort waiting inside your room.
Quality-rated property on the edge of Chitwan National Park
Stay cool and comfortable through warm jungle afternoons
Share your rhino sightings from the comfort of your room
Nepali, Indian and continental cuisine, fresh from the garden
Private balconies opening onto gardens and forest canopy
Trained wildlife experts accompany every single activity
Gentle activities and spacious rooms suited to all ages
24-hour reception, secure grounds and attentive staff
Rhinos, canoes, sunsets and stick dances — click any photo to view it full size.
"The mist lifts off the Rapti at dawn, a rhino wades through the shallows, and for a moment the whole world is green and gold."
— TerraBlaze Adventure, Sauraha
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