Chitwan Luxury Safari
Overview
Experience the untamed wilderness of Chitwan National Park from the ultra-luxury Meghauli Serai by Taj. Track Bengal tigers and greater one-horned rhinoceros on private jeep safaris, glide along the Rapti River by canoe, and witness traditional Tharu culture — all from a riverfront lodge of unmatched elegance.
Route
Kathmandu → Bharatpur (flight) → Chitwan National Park → Kathmandu
Highlights
- Private jeep safari to track Bengal tigers and rhinos
- Canoe ride on the Rapti River past basking gharials
- Stay at Meghauli Serai by Taj — Chitwan's finest lodge
- Guided elephant breeding center and nature walks
- Traditional Tharu cultural dance performance
- Expert naturalist guide throughout
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group Size
- 2-10 guests
- Max Altitude
- 150m
- Best Months
- February-April, October-November
- Starting From
- $1,200 pp
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly to Chitwan
Morning flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur. Private transfer to Meghauli Serai on the banks of the Rapti River. Afternoon nature walk along the riverbank. Sundowner drinks overlooking the jungle.
Full-Day Safari
Dawn canoe ride on the Rapti River spotting mugger crocodiles and gharials. Full-day private jeep safari into the park core zone tracking Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, sloth bears, and wild elephants. Evening Tharu stick dance performance.
Morning Safari & Culture
Early morning elephant breeding center visit. Second jeep safari focusing on bird-watching — Chitwan hosts over 500 species. Afternoon visit to a Tharu village to learn about indigenous culture. Farewell dinner under the stars.
Return to Kathmandu
Morning birdwatching walk. Transfer to Bharatpur airport for flight to Kathmandu. Airport transfer.
What's Included
- Domestic flights Kathmandu–Bharatpur–Kathmandu
- 3 nights Meghauli Serai (Taj) full board
- Private jeep safaris and canoe excursion
- National park entrance fees
- Expert naturalist guide
- All transfers
- Cultural performance and village visit
Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Find Your Flights
Main international gateway to Nepal. Most flights connect via Doha, Istanbul, or Delhi. Direct flights available from select Asian cities.
Typical airlines: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Air India, FlyDubai
International flights are not included in CuratedAscents packages.
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