Plan Your Journey

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Everything you need to know before you arrive — from visas and vaccinations to what to pack and when to come.

Getting to Chitwan

Nearest Airport: Bharatpur Airport (BHR) — 30 minutes from the lodge. Daily flights from Kathmandu (25 min). We arrange airport pickup.
From Kathmandu: Overland by tourist bus: 5–6 hours via Prithvi Highway. Private jeep: 4 hours. We can arrange both.
From Pokhara: Approximately 3–4 hours by tourist bus. A popular route to combine Pokhara and Chitwan in one trip.
Lodge Transfer: We offer complimentary pickup from Bharatpur Airport or Meghauli ferry ghat. Please notify us 24 hours in advance.

Visa on Arrival: Nepal offers visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and land border crossings. Available for most nationalities.
Cost: 15-day: USD 30 | 30-day: USD 50 | 90-day: USD 125. Exact fees may change — check official Nepal immigration website before travel.
Requirements: Valid passport (6+ months), passport photo, visa fee in USD. Fill the arrival card on the plane.
Online Pre-approval: You can apply for a Nepal visa online at nepalimmigration.gov.np before arrival to save time at the border.

October – March (Peak Season): Dry and cool. Best wildlife visibility as vegetation thins. Ideal for jungle walks, safaris, and bird watching. Book well in advance.
April – May (Pre-Monsoon): Hot and dry. Excellent for tiger sightings as animals gather near water. Fewer tourists.
June – September (Monsoon): Heavy rains, some roads and trails may close. Lush jungle but reduced visibility. We offer reduced rates. Check availability.
Our Recommendation: November to February for the best all-round experience — comfortable temperatures, excellent wildlife sightings, and clear skies.

Vaccinations: No mandatory vaccinations for Nepal (unless arriving from a yellow fever zone). Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus. Consult your doctor.
Malaria: Low risk in Chitwan but present. Anti-malarial medication is recommended for Terai lowland areas, especially during monsoon. Consult your GP.
Water: Do not drink tap water. We provide filtered drinking water at the lodge. Bottled water is also available.
Medical Facilities: Bharatpur has a hospital 30 minutes away. We have a first aid kit on-site and staff trained in wilderness first aid.

Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR). USD and EUR are widely accepted at lodges. We accept cash and major credit cards.
ATMs: There are ATMs in Meghauli village. As in much of rural Nepal they can occasionally be out of cash or offline, so it is worth carrying some Nepali Rupees as a backup. Bharatpur (30 min) has more ATMs and money exchange offices.
Tipping: Tipping is customary and appreciated. A suggested tip for guides is NPR 500–1000 per day. Lodge staff tips can be left in the common tip box.
Bargaining: Bargaining is common in markets but not in lodges or restaurants with fixed prices.

Clothing: Neutral, muted colours (khaki, olive, brown) for safari. Avoid bright colours and white. Light layers for evenings. Warm jacket October–February.
Footwear: Sturdy closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots. Sandals for the lodge. Do not wear open shoes in the jungle.
Essentials: Insect repellent (DEET-based), sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, binoculars, camera. A headlamp for early morning walks.
Documents: Passport (original), visa, travel insurance documents, booking confirmation. Photograph everything and store a digital copy.

Plan Your Journey

Everything you need to know before you arrive — from visas and vaccinations to what to pack and when to come.

Nearest Airport: Bharatpur Airport (BHR) — 30 minutes from the lodge. Daily flights from Kathmandu (25 min). We arrange airport pickup.
From Kathmandu: Overland by tourist bus: 5–6 hours via Prithvi Highway. Private jeep: 4 hours. We can arrange both.
From Pokhara: Approximately 3–4 hours by tourist bus. A popular route to combine Pokhara and Chitwan in one trip.
Lodge Transfer: We offer complimentary pickup from Bharatpur Airport or Meghauli ferry ghat. Please notify us 24 hours in advance.

Visa on Arrival: Nepal offers visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and land border crossings. Available for most nationalities.
Cost: 15-day: USD 30 | 30-day: USD 50 | 90-day: USD 125. Exact fees may change — check official Nepal immigration website before travel.
Requirements: Valid passport (6+ months), passport photo, visa fee in USD. Fill the arrival card on the plane.
Online Pre-approval: You can apply for a Nepal visa online at nepalimmigration.gov.np before arrival to save time at the border.

October – March (Peak Season): Dry and cool. Best wildlife visibility as vegetation thins. Ideal for jungle walks, safaris, and bird watching. Book well in advance.
April – May (Pre-Monsoon): Hot and dry. Excellent for tiger sightings as animals gather near water. Fewer tourists.
June – September (Monsoon): Heavy rains, some roads and trails may close. Lush jungle but reduced visibility. We offer reduced rates. Check availability.
Our Recommendation: November to February for the best all-round experience — comfortable temperatures, excellent wildlife sightings, and clear skies.

Vaccinations: No mandatory vaccinations for Nepal (unless arriving from a yellow fever zone). Recommended: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus. Consult your doctor.
Malaria: Low risk in Chitwan but present. Anti-malarial medication is recommended for Terai lowland areas, especially during monsoon. Consult your GP.
Water: Do not drink tap water. We provide filtered drinking water at the lodge. Bottled water is also available.
Medical Facilities: Bharatpur has a hospital 30 minutes away. We have a first aid kit on-site and staff trained in wilderness first aid.

Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR). USD and EUR are widely accepted at lodges. We accept cash and major credit cards.
ATMs: There are ATMs in Meghauli village. As in much of rural Nepal they can occasionally be out of cash or offline, so it is worth carrying some Nepali Rupees as a backup. Bharatpur (30 min) has more ATMs and money exchange offices.
Tipping: Tipping is customary and appreciated. A suggested tip for guides is NPR 500–1000 per day. Lodge staff tips can be left in the common tip box.
Bargaining: Bargaining is common in markets but not in lodges or restaurants with fixed prices.

Clothing: Neutral, muted colours (khaki, olive, brown) for safari. Avoid bright colours and white. Light layers for evenings. Warm jacket October–February.
Footwear: Sturdy closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots. Sandals for the lodge. Do not wear open shoes in the jungle.
Essentials: Insect repellent (DEET-based), sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, binoculars, camera. A headlamp for early morning walks.
Documents: Passport (original), visa, travel insurance documents, booking confirmation. Photograph everything and store a digital copy.