Chitwan National Park in the Terai

Pokhara to Chitwan National Park

Down to the lowlands and the jungle.

The drive drops from the hills to the lowland Terai and the edge of Chitwan National Park. A private vehicle gets you to your lodge in Sauraha in good time for an afternoon by the river.

An SUV or van is comfortable for the four to five hour run with luggage.

Recommended vehicles
SUV1-5 passengers

Small families, highway road trips, light rough road

from $55/day
Tourist VanUp to 12 passengers

Families and groups, airport transfers, road trips

from $85/day
Private Car1-3 passengers

Pokhara sightseeing, couples, airport transfers

from $45/day
Highlights
  • Door to door to your lodge
  • Comfortable for the lowland heat
  • Pair with a jungle safari
  • Onward to Lumbini or Kathmandu
Gallery
A one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park
Lowland country on the way to Chitwan
Good to know
How far is Chitwan from Pokhara?+

About 165 km, four to five hours by road to Sauraha at the edge of Chitwan National Park.