Where the Jungle Begins
Kathmandu · Chitwan · 6 days
The valley's temples, then the lowland jungle — a Tharu village, the river by canoe, and a jeep safari through Chitwan National Park, with all meals in the jungle camp.
what stays with you
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square
Tharu village nature walk
cultural evening — a slide presentation on the park's flora and fauna, or a traditional dance by the local tribal group
canoe ride
three-hour jeep safari in Chitwan National Park
crocodile conservation centre
day by day
- Day 1
Arrival
A Karmix representative meets you at the airport and drives you to the hotel. Overnight Kathmandu.
- Day 2
The valley's great squares
A full day of private sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square.
- Day 3
Down to the jungle
A scenic drive to Chitwan over the mountain highway (187 km, about six hours), with lunch on the way. An afternoon in a Tharu village with a nature walk; in the evening, a slide show on the park's wildlife or a traditional dance by the local tribal group. All meals, overnight Chitwan.
- Day 4
A day in the park
Full-day jungle activities with a local English-speaking naturalist: a canoe ride, a three-hour jeep safari, and the crocodile conservation centre. Jungle activities may shift with conditions and operational requirements. All meals, overnight Chitwan.
- Day 5
Back to the valley
Drive back to Kathmandu over the mountain highway (187 km, about six hours). Overnight Kathmandu.
- Day 6
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight onward.
what's included
- twin-share accommodation with breakfast
- private airport transfers with a Karmix representative
- private sightseeing with a local English-speaking guide
- monument entrance fees during sightseeing
- all applicable current taxes
- all meals during the two Chitwan nights
- private surface transfers Kathmandu–Chitwan–Kathmandu with a chauffeur
- regular jungle activities with a local English-speaking naturalist, including the three-hour jeep drive
- jungle entry fees
- lunch and dinner (all meals are included during the Chitwan nights)
- vehicle on demand or for local runs
- expenses of a personal nature
- travel insurance
- international airfare
- Nepal visa fee
- alcoholic beverages and bar bills
- tips and gratuity for staff
- services not listed under what's included
- optional tours and adventure activities
- phone calls and laundry
hotels, by city
Kathmandu
- A · 5-starHotel Radisson (premium room)
- A · 5-starDusit Princess (superior room)
- B · 4-starHotel Ramada Encore (deluxe)
- B · 4-starHotel Barahi Kathmandu
- C · 3-starHotel Marshyangdi (deluxe)
- C · 3-starHotel Landmark Kathmandu (deluxe)
Chitwan
- A · 4+ starJungle Villa Resort (deluxe)
- A · 4+ starSoaltee Westend Chitwan Resort (deluxe)
- B · 4-starLandmark Forest Resort (deluxe)
- C · 3-starChitwan Paradise (deluxe)
- C · 3-starSafari Adventure Lodge (deluxe)
the practical part
Visa
- a tourist visa is issued on arrival at designated entry points, or can be arranged in advance
- your passport must be valid for at least six months
- we recommend applying online up to 72 hours before arrival at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np
- at the airport, pay at the visa fee payment desk with your online confirmation, collect the receipt, then proceed to the immigration desk — the self-service machines are slower
- visa fees are payable in cash (card and wallet payments are not always reliable) and are set by the government, so check the current fee before you fly
Children
- with two full-paying parents, a child under 10 with an extra bed pays 75% of the twin-share rate
- a child under 10 sharing a bed pays 50%
- a child under 5, with no extra bed, travels free (without extra breakfast)
- a child on twin share pays the same as an adult
- maximum two children under 12 per room (not recommended at some hotels); from 12, children are treated as adults
- maximum three adults per room
Cancellation
- 45 or more days before departure: no charge (a few cases excepted)
- 45 to 21 days: 15%
- 20 to 8 days: 30%
- 7 to 2 days: 35%
- within 24 hours: 50%
- after arrival in Nepal: 100% of the tour cost
dates & prices, on request
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