Sauraha Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sauraha. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pickup

• 8 Days Tour in Nepal (3 Star Accommodation)

• Best of Nepal

• 3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay

• Nepal Cultural Highlights Tour in 10 Days

While there are no fees to enter the village of Sauraha, entry to Chitwan National Park costs 2,000 rupees per person, per day for foreign visitors. Children under 10 can enter for free. There are plenty of affordable tours that can help you explore the area with an expert guide; walking tours start at around US$35, while multi-day safari packages range from US$200 to US$650, depending on the itinerary and accommodation included.

Yes, Sauraha is worth visiting. As the gateway to Chitwan National Park, it offers incredible wildlife experiences, including jungle safaris, elephant encounters, and bird watching in one of Nepal's most biodiverse regions. Guided tours are popular, as they feature expert naturalist guides who can help spot rare species and share insights into the park's ecosystem. Multi-day safari packages are particularly good value, bundling accommodation, meals, and activities, such as canoeing and nature walks.

Per one customer who booked the 3 Nights 4 Days Chitwan National Park with Tower Night Stay, "Really amazing experience. Safe, easy and comfortable. It's a very long and bumpy bus ride from Kathmandu, but it's all part of the Nepal experience. The staff and guides were fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, especially the birds. The tower night was definitely worth it—multiple rooms with comfortable beds, perfect to see the sunrise and sunset in the jungle. Three meals a day buffet style with a variety of options. Got to see four rhinos."

The small village of Sauraha has fast become a popular base camp for travelers exploring the neighboring Chitwan National Park. Jungle treks and wildlife-watching safaris leave daily from Sauraha, and the town is packed with accommodation options, from traditional safari lodges to modern hotels, along with many restaurants and shops.

Although you probably won’t spot any animals in Sauraha, the village sits at the eastern entrance to the vast Chitwan National Park, where you can take a wildlife-watching safari. Animal sightings include Bengal tigers, leopards, rhinoceroses, crocodiles, bears, and monkeys, along with hundreds of bird and butterfly species.

Sauraha’s hot and muggy summers (June-August) coincide with the monsoon season, which is best avoided. Instead, time your visit for the cooler, dryer months of October through March, when daytime temperatures average a pleasant 77°F (25°C). Winter (December-February) is ideal for trekking, but pack warm—nights can drop to freezing.

No, Sauraha is a small town that sits outside of the popular Chitwan National Park, and many travelers use it as a base camp for wildlife safaris and outdoor activities within the park. You’ll need to pay a daily admission fee to enter Chitwan National Park.

Sauraha is in the Chitwan District, part of Bagmati Province in south-central Nepal. Situated along the Rapti River at the entrance to Chitwan National Park, it’s the main departure point for day and multi-day safari tours. The closest major town and airport is Bharatpur, about a 20-minute drive.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Sauraha. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Kathmandu:

• Thamel

• Pashupatinath

• Boudhanath (Boudha Stupa)

• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

• Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Kathmandu.