Compare daily buses from Kathmandu and Pokhara to Sauraha: departure points, times and fares.
Chitwan Travel Guide: Safaris, Hotels & Tourist Buses
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Chitwan National Park is home to the one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger and many other rare and endangered species.
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Things to do, where to stay, how to get here and useful local services in Chitwan District.
Getting to Chitwan & good to know
Quick answers before you go. Bus fares and times come from the tourist bus companies listed on this site.
Best time to visit
October to March is cool and dry, the most popular season. February to April is best for spotting wildlife, as the tall grass is cut. June to September is monsoon season.
National park permits
You need a park entry permit for safaris and walks inside Chitwan National Park. Your hotel or guide usually arranges it for you.
Visa for Nepal
Most visitors can get a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or at the main land borders. Check the latest rules before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Chitwan from Kathmandu?
9 tourist bus companies run daily between Kathmandu and Chitwan (Sauraha), with fares from NPR 850. The journey takes about 6h. The first bus leaves at 06:50.
How do I get to Chitwan from Pokhara?
5 tourist bus companies run daily between Pokhara and Chitwan (Sauraha), with fares from NPR 800. The journey takes about 5h 30m. The first bus leaves at 07:00.
Is there a tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara?
5 tourist bus companies run daily between Kathmandu and Pokhara, with fares from NPR 1,300. The journey takes about 7h. The first bus leaves at 07:00.
When is the best time to visit Chitwan?
October to March is cool and dry, the most popular season. February to April is best for spotting wildlife, as the tall grass is cut. June to September is monsoon season.
Do I need a permit for Chitwan National Park?
You need a park entry permit for safaris and walks inside Chitwan National Park. Your hotel or guide usually arranges it for you.
Where should I stay in Chitwan?
Most visitors stay in Sauraha, right next to the national park. Other popular areas are Meghauli, Kasara and Jagatpur Side and Narayangarh - Bharatpur. Chitwan Tourism lists 21 hotels and resorts.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Most visitors can get a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport or at the main land borders. Check the latest rules before you travel.
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Chitwan District Information
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Read guide 04One Horned Rhino
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Read guide 05How to reach Chitwan?
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Chitwan Tourism is your guide to Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved national parks in Asia, and to everything around it: where to stay, what to do and how to get here.
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