From Kathmandu in Nepal, take a Short Break Adventure to the Chitwan National Park. Once home to a royal hunting reserve, Chitwan National Park is now widely recognised as one of the best national parks in Asia. Discover an enchanting lost world of verdant jungle pierced with birdcalls and punctuated with wildlife sightings. Head out in search of rhinos, crocodiles, monkeys and deer and spend evenings lazing by the river. End your wild adventure with your own exploration of Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day 1-3: Kathmandu/Chitwan National Park

Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. You’ll depart Kathmandu after breakfast this morning, at approximately 8 am, travelling by private vehicle to Chitwan National Park. Of all the world’s remaining jungles, this is one of the most enchanting. Discover a lost world of towering trees and twisting vines, looking out for the resident rhinos. There are also crocodiles, pythons, deer and brilliantly coloured birds that call this park home. Over the next three days, spend your evenings by the banks of the Rapti River in the small village of Sauraha on the edge of the park. During the days, you’ll boat along the Rapti, which shelters around a quarter of the world’s remaining gharial population. This fish-eating crocodile has been hunted in the past for the supposed aphrodisiac qualities of its snout. Take a guided jeep safari to look for wildlife, go on a bird-watching experience and spend some time in a local village. Cap the trip off with an evening performance of a traditional stick dance by the local Tharu people.

Day 4: Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu today, where your adventure comes to an end. There is no accommodation included tonight. If you would like to stay for longer, please enquire with your booking agent ahead of time.

Departure Dates