The short answer
A popular plan is a one- or two-day raft on the Trishuli or Seti, finishing close to Chitwan, then a jungle stay with safari, canoe rides and walks. It saves a long road day by using the river as the journey.
Ask the operator for a package that includes the transfer from the take-out to the lodge. Plan three to four days for the combination, and check the season for both rivers and the park. It is a good plan for families, groups of friends and first-time visitors to Nepal.
Key facts
- Rafting
- Trishuli or Seti
- Time
- 3 to 4 days
- Stay
- Chitwan lodge
- Season
- Autumn to spring
How it works
- Raft one or two daysTrishuli or Seti.
- Transfer to ChitwanBy road.
- Safari and canoeJungle activities.
- ReturnTo Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Insider tip
Ask for a hotel pickup near the take-out point.
Avoid this
Do not squeeze it into a two-day holiday.
Related questions
Is this good for families?
Yes, with a gentle river and a family-friendly lodge.
How much time on the road?
A few hours between the take-out and the lodge.
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