Chitwan National Park
A lowland jungle and grassland park known for one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, elephants and many birds. Visitors explore on guided jeep, canoe and walking safaris.
Chitwan National Park
Jeep and canoe safaris in this lowland jungle park search for many bird species, deer and one-horned rhinos.
Attractive locations
Bishazari Tal
A group of lakes and wetlands in the forest near Chitwan National Park, recognised as a wetland of international importance. It is a good setting for birdwatching and quiet nature walks.
Maula Kalika Temple
A hill temple near Gaindakot dedicated to the goddess Kali. Local families come to worship here, especially at festival times, and the setting is a change from the busy plains below.
Manakamana Temple
A hilltop temple to the goddess Bhagwati, reached by cable car from the highway. Pilgrims come to make wishes, and the ride gives views over the valley and river below.
Sauraha
The main tourist village on the edge of the park, with lodges, restaurants and guides. Visitors start jungle walks, canoe rides and jeep safaris from here.
Airports
Bharatpur Airport BHR
It is about 22 km in a straight line from Chitwan National Park.
Pokhara International Airport PHH
It is about 82 km in a straight line from Chitwan National Park.
Gautam Buddha International Airport BWA
It is about 91 km in a straight line from Chitwan National Park.
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan15.1 °C13 mm
- Feb18.9 °C20 mm
- Mar24.2 °C24 mm
- Apr29.4 °C38 mm
- May31.3 °C104 mm
- Jun31.2 °C220 mm
- Jul28.6 °C363 mm
- Aug27.9 °C281 mm
- Sep26.6 °C203 mm
- Oct24.1 °C57 mm
- Nov20.2 °C3 mm
- Dec16.3 °C5 mm
Driest months: Jan, Nov, Dec. Wettest months: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Costs
Prices here are about 24% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
Police 100. Fire 101. Ambulance 102. (Confirm with your hotel or guide on arrival.)
local government
Tourist Police (Nepal Police)
Helps with: A special unit of Nepal Police to prevent harassment and crime against tourists. It takes complaints, helps recover lost documents, and liaises with embassies. Its page says it operates 24/7 in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara.
Who qualifies: Tourists in Nepal, mainly around Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and other tourist areas where it has units.
Phone: 1144
Email: policetourist@nepalpolice.gov.np
Address: Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, Nepal (inside the Nepal Tourism Board premises)
local government
Nepal Tourism Board
Helps with: Nepal's national tourism body. Contact its Kathmandu office for visitor information. It also publishes official updates and the tourist police information page.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Nepal or planning a trip there.
Phone: +977 1 5356909
Email: info@ntb.org.np
Address: Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, P.O. Box 11018
ngo
Nepal Red Cross Society
Helps with: Nepal's national Red Cross society. Its website reports its flood, monsoon and earthquake relief work and invites volunteers and members. Contact its national headquarters in Kalimati.
Who qualifies: People in Nepal affected by disasters or needing its humanitarian services.
Phone: +977-1-5370650
Email: info@nrcs.org
Address: Redcross Marg, Kalimati, Post Box 217
local government
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
Helps with: Nepal's national disaster agency, which coordinates search, rescue and relief and publishes situation reports on floods and other disasters.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Nepal affected by a disaster or seeking official disaster information.
Phone: +977-01-4211195
Email: info@bipad.gov.np
Address: Singhadurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nepal
Helps with: The UN migration agency, in Nepal since 2006. It supports flood response, displacement tracking and migrant services. Its contact page offers an online form.
Who qualifies: Migrants and people affected by displacement. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Address: Lazimpat Sadak, Panipokhari, Ward-3, Kathmandu, Nepal, PO Box 25503
local government
Police emergency number 100
Helps with: Reaches the police. UK government travel advice lists this number.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 100
local government
Ambulance emergency number 102
Helps with: Reaches the ambulance service. UK government travel advice lists this number.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 102
local government
Fire emergency number 101
Helps with: Reaches the fire service. UK government travel advice lists this number.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors.
Phone: 101