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Chitwan and Barauli
Central Terai
Pair Nepal's best known wildlife region with a community stay where Tharu culture is central.
- Duration
- 4days
- Best seasons
October to March
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
- Best time
- October to March
- How to get there
- Travel by road from Kathmandu or Pokhara, or fly to Bharatpur and continue by vehicle.
- Best for
- Wildlife travellers, families and first time visitors.
- Combine with
- Bandipur, Pokhara, Lumbini or Kathmandu.
- Travel well
- Promote observation, not elephant rides, bathing or performances. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Permits
Chitwan National Park entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Chitwan is known for greater one horned rhinoceros, birdlife and riverine forest. Staying near Barauli places more of the experience in a local Tharu community while retaining access to guided wildlife activities.
What to experience
- Naturalist led wildlife viewing
- Canoe, walking or jeep activities
- Barauli community homestay
- Tharu food and village cycling
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.