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Sauraha
Spend 2 days in Sauraha for a Chitwan wildlife safari; one night enough if you catch a morning jeep and evening walk.
Sauraha is the eastern gateway to Chitwan National Park, offering jeep, elephant and walking safaris, bird‑watching wetlands and Tharu cultural sites. A short stay covers the main wildlife experiences.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, check)
- Airport
- BHR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sauraha100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sauraha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetySauraha is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure on jeep rides and follow guide instructions in the park.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBHR Bharatpur Airport (Daily flights from Kathmandu and Pokhara; taxi or bus to Sauraha (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a tuk‑tuk/jeep from the park gate; most lodges arrange daily safari pickups.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personNPR 1,500
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomNPR 5,000
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomNPR 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,200 · Mid NPR 2,500 · High NPR 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BHR Bharatpur Airport (Daily flights from Kathmandu and Pokhara; taxi or bus to Sauraha (≈30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sauraha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or hire a tuk‑tuk/jeep from the park gate; most lodges arrange daily safari pickups.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bishajari Tal wetlands
goDoor to door: ≈45 min each way
Bike rental from Sauraha, 10 km (6.2 mi) northwestBike rental from Sauraha, 6.2 mi (10 km) northwest
Bird‑watching hotspot, especially in winter.
Tharu Cultural Museum
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Walk 5 min north from main bazaar
Shows traditional Tharu crafts and history.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chilax House
Budget rooms, 15 min walk to park gate, includes safari packages.
Hotel River Sunset
Mid‑range, main road, easy access to jeep stand.
Jungle Sunset Camp
Riverside camp, basic facilities, good for night‑time wildlife spotting.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × NPR 2,500 | NPR 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × NPR 2,500 | NPR 15,000 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 5,000 per person per day, bed included | NPR 30,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Jeep safari (half‑day) | NPR 1,500–3,500 |
| Elephant ride (short) | NPR 1,200–2,500 |
| Dal Bhat meal | NPR 150–300 |
| Bicycle rental (full day) | NPR 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jeep safari slots fill early in high season; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Emergency
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- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sauraha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for sunrise elephant safari (early slot).
- Combine with a visit to Lumbini (≈2 h bus) for a cultural day‑trip.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Sauraha
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sauraha, revision 5297794 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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