4-Day Jungle Safari Tour from Kathmandu: Sleep in a Tower

Three nights in the jungle tower, tracking rhinos and tigers from the ground and the canopy

A 4-day jungle safari tour from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park with 2 nights sleeping in a tower deep in the jungle, 1 night in a lodge, canoeing, jeep safari, guided walks and a Tharu cultural dance show. The tour includes all meals, air-conditioned transport from Kathmandu, and an English-speaking guide with over 20 years of experience tracking wildlife.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and canoeing in Chitwan

• Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan
• Lunch and briefing
• Rest at accommodation
• Drive 10 minutes to canoe ride
• 30-minute canoe ride
• 45-minute jungle walk to tower
• Overnight stay in jungle tower

Day 2: Full day jungle experience

• Wake up early to see sunrise
• Full day jungle walking or stay in tower
• Meals provided throughout the day
• Overnight stay in jungle tower

Day 3: Jeep safari and cultural activities

• Walk 30 minutes to town
• Jeep safari in the morning
• Explore Sauraha town
• Evening cycling around town
• Attend Tharu cultural dance show
• Overnight stay in 3-star safari lodge

Day 4: Departure to Kathmandu

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu

The experience

You leave Kathmandu early and drive five to six hours to Chitwan National Park, arriving in time for lunch and a briefing before your first activity. After an hour to rest, you take a 30-minute canoe ride down the river, then walk 45 minutes into the jungle with two guides to reach the tower where you'll sleep that night. The guides stay with you throughout, and you bring your packed dinner to eat there as the light fades and the animals move.

Day two is yours to shape: wake early to watch the sunrise from the tower, then choose between a full day of jungle walking with your guides or a quieter day inside the park with meals brought from town. Both keep you in the tower for another night. On day three you walk out of the jungle in the early morning, then switch to a jeep safari and evening cycling around Sauraha town, where you stay in a deluxe hotel. That evening you watch the Tharu cultural dance show: the local ethnic group performs with sticks, a tradition rooted in how they used to scare wild animals away from their crops. You'll also have time to explore Sauraha itself, the main town next to the park, with shops, restaurants and local food stalls. Day four is the return drive to Kathmandu, five to six hours.

The guides are trained in animal tracking and know the jungle well enough to move through any conditions. You'll see birds, deer and rhinos grazing. The tower gives you a vantage point most safari visitors don't get. Meals are included throughout, and the transport is air-conditioned both ways.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Kathmandu to Chitwan and back.
• jungle walks with bird watching.
• canoeing on the Rapti River.
• 2 nights in the jungle tower with meals.
• 1 night in a deluxe hotel.
• jeep safari.
• evening cycling in Sauraha.
• Tharu cultural dance show.
• all meals throughout the tour.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by LEMON TREE ADVENTURE NEPAL

Is this one for you?The tour involves early starts, walking on uneven jungle ground and sleeping in a tower without electricity or running water. The trade-off is that you see the park from inside it, not from a vehicle window, and you're there when the animals are most active at dawn and dusk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals am I likely to see on a 4-day Chitwan safari?

Rhinos, deer and birds are common sights during the jungle walks and from the tower. Tigers roam the park, though spotting one is not guaranteed. The guides know where animals typically move and what signs to track.

How much walking is involved in the jungle tower nights?

Day one includes a 45-minute walk to reach the tower after the canoe ride. Day two offers the choice of a full day of walking or staying closer to the tower. Day three starts with a 30-minute walk out of the jungle before the jeep safari begins.

What is the Tharu cultural dance show?

The Tharu are the native ethnic group of Chitwan, and their dances use sticks as props. A tradition that comes from how they protected their crops from wild animals. The show happens on the evening of day three in Sauraha town.

Is the jungle tower safe to sleep in?

Two guides stay with you throughout the night in the tower. The structure is built for overnight stays, and the guides are experienced in jungle conditions and animal behavior.