The 9 Best National Park Trips in Kathmandu

1.3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $180Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for two nights near Sauraha, with meals, park fees, bus transfers, a canoe ride, jungle walk, Jeep safari, bird-watching, and a Tharu village visit. This economical group tour suits you if you want wildlife and culture without arranging each part yourself.

“The organiser Dipendra was super friendly and helpful and made sure I had all the information I needed. It was. smooth pick up and drop off and the bus ride was really comfy.. Plenty of stops en route too! The hotel we stayed at was also”

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2.3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $350

You’ll travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan, then pair a deluxe hotel stay with one night in a wooden jungle tower. Expect jeep safari, Rapti River canoeing, birdwatching, jungle walks, Tharu culture, and meals with a local guide.

“Absolutely amazing trip to the jungle in chitwan. Easy pick up in kathmandu. Food was lovely and timing of meals flexible to accomodate the various activities The jungle tower stay was a must do , we were able to see rhinos within meters of”

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3.Kathmandu Shivapuri National Park and Nagarkot Hiking – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $350

Spend three days walking from Kathmandu into Shivapuri National Park, Chisopani, Nagarkot, and Changu Narayan. Your English-speaking guide leads an easy private hike with mountain views, village scenery, meals, transport, and two nights of lodging included.

“This 3-day hike is amazing! If you are staying in Kathmandu and looking for a few days to get into the countryside, then look no further. This is your best bet!”

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4.3-Day Guided Safari Tour in Chitwan National Park in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $199

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for jeep safari time, early birdwatching, a Rapti River canoe ride, a Tharu village visit, and an evening cultural show. The small group can include up to 10 people, with meals, accommodation arrangements, and onward transport to Kathmandu, Pokhara, or Lumbini.

“excellent company and very professional everything was great.we were able to enjoy our holiday in Nepal with wildlife and multiple culture.we are sure we will come back for another tour”

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5.3 Days Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $172

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Kathmandu to Sauraha, then explore Chitwan National Park by canoe, jeep, and guided nature walk. You’ll visit a Tharu village and museum, watch a Rapti River sunset, enjoy local food and dance, and look for birds and wildlife with a local guide.

“I enjoyed my trip. I stayed in a wonderful hotel (by the river - views are amazing, super clean with proper glass shower), and of course safari and jungle walks! Hotel stuff are so friendly and cute!”

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6.3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

You’ll travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Chitwan, stay two nights at a three-star resort and one night in a wooden jungle tower, and join canoeing, nature walks, bird watching, jeep safari, Tharu village visits, and a cultural dance show with an English or Hindi-speaking guide.

“I booked this tour after a 5N/6D ABC tour and its the perfect activity. Very relaxing, very different from hiking and you get to see so many wild animals. The tour was well organized from start to finish. I stayed in Royal Tiger hotel for 4 days and it was excellent. The hotel prepared my itinerary for 4 days, arranged for guides and tours, the staff are very friendly, the food are delicious. Highly recommended!”

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7.4-Day Private Chitwan National Park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 4 days · from $202

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus for a private four-day safari with an English-speaking guide. You’ll have a jeep safari, Rapti River canoe ride, elephant breeding center visit, Tharu cultural show, jungle walk, and a choice of cycling to 20,000 Lake.

“Everything excelente, canoing river, walking tour, jeep tour, everything was amazing”

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8.Shivapuri National Park Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $61Best value

From Thamel, you’ll ride to Shivapuri National Park for a guided forest hike, with route options including Shivapuri Peak, Nagi Gompa, and Sundarijal to Chisapani. Expect Himalayan views, Buddhist and Hindu sites, and a full eight-hour day. Guide quality may vary, so confirm details by WhatsApp.

“Shivapuri Park is wonderful, with numerous trails tailored to the individual abilities of participants. A definite plus was the ability to pick up our group directly from the hotel. The guide tried to be very helpful, but she didn't always know how to navigate. She also talked way too much. We wanted to enjoy the park's atmosphere, but instead—inherently—we were focused on the guide's incessant chatter.”

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9.Chitwan National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $144

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay at a jungle lodge, and spend two days on canoeing, jungle walks, and jeep safari. Dipson of Vyas Treks & Expedition handles the arrangements, with private planning, meals, park activities, and optional car or flight transfers.

“Durch Afrika verwöhnt kann man das mit Nepal nicht vergleichen! Der Park ist auch sehr dicht sodass an die Tiere nicht sieht selbst wenn Sie da sind.”

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