What does tourist can do in chitwan ?


Knowing what others do can help you add some extra activities into your program. To learn more about these activities, see separate pages under "Activities" Menu.

1. As you have already learned Chitwan is visited by tourists for wildlife. Those who visit Chitwan for a day or two are missing a lot. For best, we recommend that you spend 5 to 7 days. Give a day or two for jungle tour, then rest of your program for trekking and nature/village walks.
2. rafting
3. Bird Watching
4. Elephant Polo - During polo season, this strange yet unique sport draws thousands of visitors to Chitwan
5. Paragliding - gliding from up above the Chitwan land, can be both adventurous and rewarding. etc.

How much will it cost ?

This greatly depends on your choice of accommodation and activities. See jungle sufari For its cost. A Maximum Budget around US$500 for a week stay should be good enough for Chitwan for Jungle tour, food and accommodation. Add a few more for trekking. But just don't go there with our words, yet! Please get hold of our nepali travel company get some quotes then compare them.

There are packages starting from 1 night / 2 days to up to 6 nights and 7 days. The 1 night / 2 days will be a fast ride; wake up, get up, go to the jungle, have a lunch, see some culture program then head back to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Chitwan was not developed over-night, it took years to bring what this park is today. We recommend at least 6 nights / 7 days travel program for Chitwan which includes some of the activities we listed above. Give Chitwan the time and it sure will amaze you.

Best Time To Visit Chitwan

Chitwan National Park - October to May, Bird Watching - December to March. Maximum temperature can reach up to 95 Fahrenheit (35 C) in April through September. November through February are cooler months with average temperature around 67 Fahrenheit.

Chitwan and Rural Tourism

Most of Nepal lies in what could be described as the Nature's own land - untouched by modern civilization. Although Chitwan is a modern city, many parts of it are still in rural areas. Through tourism, Nepal tries to alleviate poverty and bring development to these rural areas. When you visit Chitwan, you are in Rural Tourism arena, for you have a direct affect on the lives of many villagers and rural folks. Rural tourism is thriving in Nepal, for its seen as the true way to explore and discover Nepal. It's not a wonder that many travel packages to Chitwan consist village tours, rural dance and cultural programs, home-stay type of accommodations and so on. Chitwan is part of the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation, an ongoing push by the United Nations Development Program.

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