Travel advisory · NepalSome governments advise against travel to parts of Nepal.The warnings cover only these areas: Nuwakot, Rasuwa.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Nuwakot · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain
Rasuwa · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain

Also named by one government: China-Nepal border area (New Zealand), Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area (Rasuwa, incl. Nepal-China border crossing) (US), Areas along the Bhota Koshi and Trishuli rivers (Spain), Dhading (Spain), Gorkha (Spain)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories)	Sep 4, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen; keine Reisewarnung	Oct 19, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Zone de vigilance renforcée (ensemble du pays)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Chitwan National Park

Nepal's oldest national park, known for one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers, seen on jeep and jungle safaris through sal forest and grassland.

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Chitwan National Park lies in the Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal, across parts of Nawalpur, Chitwan, Makwanpur and Parsa districts. It is Nepal's first and oldest national park, set up in 1973, and UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 1984. The park covers 952.63 square kilometers, mostly sal forest, with grassland on about a fifth of the land and the Narayani-Rapti river system along its north and west edges.

Most people come for the rhinos and tigers. Chitwan has the largest population of one-horned Indian rhinoceros in Nepal, and Bengal tigers live in the prime habitat at the center. Gaurs and sloth bears also live here. Most visitors base themselves in Sauraha, at the eastern entrance, and join jeep or jungle safaris. Bharatpur, about 10 km from the main gate, has an airport with daily flights. Most of the annual rain, about 2,500 mm, falls during the monsoon from mid-June to late September. From mid-October, humidity drops and daily highs fall from about 36 °C toward 18 °C, which makes the post-monsoon months the more comfortable time to visit.

Chitwan National Park in five

Pay the park entry feeForeign visitors pay NPR 2,000 per person per entry. Guides and lodges usually buy the permit for you.Nepal Tourism Board
Enter with a licensed guideJungle walks, jeep safaris and canoe trips inside the park are done with licensed guides. Walking in alone is not allowed.
Choose jeep or walkJeeps cover more ground and reach deeper areas; walking safaris get closer to the forest but carry more risk around rhinos.
Go between October and MarchGrass is cut from about January, which makes wildlife easier to spot. April and May are very hot; the monsoon floods trails.

Things to do in Chitwan National Park

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Landmark · Chitwan National ParkWildlife Display & Information Center

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Sight · Chitwan National ParkCrocodile Breeding Project

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Need to know

Entrance: NPR 2,000 per person per entry for foreigners Read more
Permits: Entry permit; activities inside with licensed guides
Season: October to March; very hot Apr–May, monsoon Jun–Sep
Nearest town: Sauraha, on the park's northern edge
Getting there: Bus from Kathmandu or Pokhara, or flight to Bharatpur

Weather by month

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best
Good
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low11°Foggy mornings
FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low14°Grass cutting
MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Warm, dry
AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh37°Low23°Hot
MayRain14 rainy daysHigh36°Low26°Very hot
JuneRain18 rainy daysHigh36°Low27°Monsoon
JulyRain27 rainy daysHigh33°Low27°Monsoon
AugustRain27 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low26°Monsoon
SeptemberRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low26°Rain easing
OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh31°Low22°Green, humid
NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low17°Dry
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low13°Cool, dry

Average daily high and low in Sauraha, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Chitwan National Park

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 24°
Humidity: 86%
Wind: 3 km/h
Chance of rain: 2%

Chitwan National Park

02:25 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+5:45

Today27°19°2%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 2%.
Wed26°19°24%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 24%.
Thu26°20°2%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 26°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 2%.
Fri25°18°0%Friday: Clear. High 25°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat26°19°0%Saturday: Clear. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun26°20°0%Sunday: Clear. High 26°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 10:51 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 152 NPR

Amount

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Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Chitwan National Park

Chitwan jungle safarisJeep, walk and canoe with guidesCompare tours

Lodges in SaurahaPackage or room-only staysCheck availability

eSIM for SaurahaPlan for patchy signal at lodgesRead the guide

Insurance for wildlife safarisCheck medical cover near rural clinicsRead the guide

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Rules for Chitwan National Park, checked

Foreign visitors pay NPR 2,000 per person per entry to Chitwan National Park.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source

Plan around Chitwan National Park

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Treks, valley cities and entry basics

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Lake town, tourist bus or short flight away

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Buses to Sauraha leave from the valley

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Check your passport rules before you fly

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Cover for wildlife safaris and rural clinics

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Data for the lodge and the bus ride

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Chitwan National Park FAQ

Can I see tigers in Chitwan?

It is possible but rare. Rhinos, deer, crocodiles and many birds are much more likely.

How many days do I need in Chitwan?

Two nights. That gives you one full day inside the park, with an early morning and a late afternoon session.

How do I get to Chitwan from Kathmandu?

Tourist buses take about 5–7 hours to Sauraha. Flights to Bharatpur take about 20 minutes, then it is a short drive.

Are elephant rides still offered in Chitwan?

Some operators still offer them. Many travelers now choose jeeps, walks or canoes instead, and elephant rides inside the park have been reduced.

Is Chitwan safe for walking safaris?

Walks are done with licensed guides who brief you on what to do if a rhino approaches. Follow instructions exactly; jeeps and canoes are lower-risk choices.