Jeep Safari is one of the great options to see the wildlife of Chitwan National Park. Being the fastest medium for a safari tour, it offers tourists a swift and close exploration of the floras and faunas of the park. The jeep safari is considered an exciting ride that takes you through the lush grasslands, towering trees, hardwood Sal forest and the beautiful wildlife of the Chitwan National Park. Housing more than 450 species of birds, the safari ride is also a perfect bird watching trip. It is the best way to cover larger areas of Chitwan National Park including the headquarters at Kasara. Kasara is recognized for the ‘Gharial Crocodile Breeding Centre’, tourists can observe breeding activities of Gharial, Marsh crocodile, and tortoises through this Jeep ride adventure. While passing through the dense forests and diverse wildlife animals tourists also have a great chance to get some good pictures to take back home.
Tourists can relish the sightings of Tiger, Sloth bear, Gaur, Leopard, Deer, Monkey and several other species sitting on top of an open jeep. Jeep Safari is a highlight and one of the popular activities of the Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour Package. One can choose from two options of Jeep Safari that is short safari and full-day safari. The short safari takes about 4 hours starting from 1 p.m to 5:00 p.m while the full-day safari starts from early morning till the same time as the short safari.
We recommend tourists to include Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari in the offered packages as it offers an easy and better travel experience. Tourists don’t have to pay individual costs (like National Park entry fee) as it is all included in the package and one can also experience other activities like canoeing, village tour and many more.
What to expect from Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari?
In this jeep safari, tourists can expect sightings of Royal Bengal Tiger, Sloth bear, Gaur, Leopard, Deer, Dancing Peacock, Monkey, and several species of birds. One can also observe breeding activities of Gharial, Marsh crocodile, and tortoises in the headquarters at Kasara. The safari drivers also offer a glimpse of wild animals from close and a chance to portray amazing pictures.
Chitwan Jeep Safari Options
There are two options for Chitwan Jeep Safari that include short safari ride(4 hours) and full-day safari with either a Reserved Jeep or Sharing Jeep. Depending on the two options of Chitwan Jeep Safari ride, the tour takes you to lush grasslands, towered forests, riverine forests and hardwood sal forests of the headquarter of the Park at Kasara known for ‘Gharial Crocodile Breeding Centre’.
Chitwan Jeep safari cost
Every individual visiting Chitwan National Park must need to obtain a permit to enter the park. As per the nationalities from different countries, the entry charge varies and is valid for only a single day. If tourists have planned on a multiple day excursion then they need to purchase a new national park permit the other day. National Park permit is purchased at the entry point to the National Park or is arranged by the tour operators.
Depending on the nationalities, Nepalese citizen has to pay an amount of Nrs 150 per person for entry. Nationals from SAARC countries have to pay an amount of Nrs 1000 and Foreigners to pay about Nrs 2000 per person for the entry to the park.
Jeep Safari is the jungle excursion and is one of the popular activities to do in Chitwan National Park. It is a great way to explore deep into the Park seeing wildlife. There are two options for Chitwan Jeep Safari that include short safari ride(4 hours) and full-day safari with either a Reserved Jeep or Sharing Jeep.
Prices of the Jeep Safari varies based on factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the tour operator price quote. The cost of Chitwan Jeep Safari normally starts range from US$25 to US$210 per person.
Weather and Climate
The Chitwan National Park has a tropical monsoon climate, with height humidity throughout the year. There are three main seasons of summer, monsoon, and winter offering a unique experience.
Summer season
The summer season in Chitwan is between March to the early June with peak temperature in May. However, the wind is colder on the nights of April. The month of March has relatively lowest humidity compared to the other months of summer.
Monsoon season
The monsoon season in Chitwan typically starts from late June till September with pre-monsoon storms at the end of May and extreme humidity. The area often undergoes late-afternoon showers with weeping winds, dark clouds, thundering, and lightning.
Winter season
The winter season in Chitwan starts from October till February with colder winter mornings. January is considered the coldest with temperatures falling to freezing-point. With air being clear in October and November, these months are also the best time to be in Chitwan.
Best time for Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari
The best months for the jeep safari tour are March, April, October, and November with a pleasant temperature ranging from 12° to 32°C offering an enjoyable climate with better views of wild animals and birds.
What to wear during jeep safari in Chitwan National Park?
We recommend tourist for a jeep safari tour to wear a following of cloth items without taking a risk of their safety:
- It is recommended to wear dark-colored clothes while going on a safari tour. White, red, yellow colored clothes are strictly prevented to avoid scaring off the animals.
- It is also recommended for tourists to wear full-sleeved tops and bottoms to avoid cuts and wounds from forests.
Chitwan National Park jeep safari booking
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Chitwan National Park Jeep Safari Frequently Ask Question(FAQ)
1) What does the name Chitwan mean?
Answer: The name Chitwan means the ‘Heart of the Jungle’ where ‘Chit’ means the ‘heart’ and ‘wan’ means the jungle.
2) Where is Chitwan located?
Answer: Chitwan is located in the subtropical Terai region of the lowlands of south-central Nepal that is 146km by the road and takes 5-6 hours to reach from Kathmandu.
3) Is your office located inside Chitwan National Park?
Answer: No, our office isn’t located inside Chitwan National Park. We are a tour operator company to organize your package based tours to Chitwan depending on the customer requirements.
4) How do I reach Chitwan by air or by road?
Answer: Chitwan National Park headquarters at Kasara, you can reach Chitwan both by air and road. It takes a 21km drive from Bharatpur airport if you come by air (20 minutes flight) and 146km by the road that takes 5-6 hours to reach from Kathmandu.
5) Does the resort we will live in have WiFi/Cooler/Attached bathroom?
Answer: Yes, the resorts in Chitwan National Park are well-furnished with Free Wifi, air conditioner, attached bathroom, 24/7 hot and cold shower to make your stay best in every possible way.
6) Which clothes to bring or wear in Chitwan Jeep Safari?
Answer: Depending on the season of your visit, you must pack accordingly. It is best advised to wear full-sleeved top and bottoms with comfortable shoes as you pass through the dense forests. It is also advised for tourists to wear dark-coloured clothes and to avoid bright-coloured clothes like white, red, yellow.
7) Which things should we bring?
Answer: It is advised to bring a pair of clothes, Waterproof Backpack, Raincoat, Insect Repellent, Personal First Aid Kit, Medications, Personal Toiletries (Non-Fragrance), Sun Screen, Hat, Binocular and Camera.
8) What will be the cost of the Chitwan Jeep Safari Tour?
Answer: Chitwan Jeep Safari is one of the activities from the Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour Package. The price depends on the size of the group and the number of days you will stay, transfers and meals. It is recommended for tourists to include Jeep Safari in the offered packages for an easy and better travel experience.
9) When is the best time for Chitwan Jeep Safari Tour?
Answer: The best months for the jeep safari tour are March, April, October, and November with a pleasant temperature ranging from 12° to 32°C offering an enjoyable climate with better views of wild animals and birds.
10) What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for Indian?
Answer: As per the nationality of SAARC nation, the permit to enter the Chitwan National Park for Indian cost about Npr 1000 per person and depending on the factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the price quoted by tour operators, the cost of Jeep Safari can range from US $25 to US $210 per person.
11) What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for Asians?
Answer: Asians having SAARC nations citizenship have to pay an entry fee to Chitwan National Park of Npr 1000 per person while Asians from other Non-SAARC countries have to pay an entry fee of Npr 2000 per person. Other than that the cost of Jeep Safari depends on factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the price quoted by tour operators that can range from US $25 to US $210 per person.
12 What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for Chinese?
Answer: As per the nationality of SAARC nation, the permit to enter the Chitwan National Park for Chinese cost about Npr 1000 per person and depending on the factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the price quoted by tour operators, the cost of Jeep Safari can range from US $25 to US $210 per person.
13) What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for foreigners?
Answer: Foreigners visiting the Chitwan National Park must need to obtain a permit to enter the park with a charge of Npr 2000 per person. While the cost of Jeep Safari depends on the factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the price quoted by tour operators that can range from US $25 to US $210 per person.
14) What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for Nepalese?
Answer: Every individual visiting Chitwan National Park must need to obtain a permit to enter the park. Nepalese citizens have to pay an entry of Npr 150 per person. Other than that the cost of Jeep Safari depends on factors such as private or shared, short safari or full-day safari, the price quoted by tour operators that can range from US$25 to US$210 per person.
15) What is the Chitwan Jeep safari cost for Children’s?
Answer: If the child is below 10 years, the entry fee to Chitwan National Park is free of cost. While on the jeep safari ride, if the children are above 4 years and below 10 years then they have to pay 50% of the Adult Price. Children above 10 years pay full amount as the cost of Adult.