Multi-Day Route

Kathmandu to Chitwan Car Hire

Private car with driver to Chitwan National Park — jungle safaris, one-horned rhinos, and incredible birdlife. Fixed price, fuel & tolls included. Car 55 USD · SUV 70 USD per day.

Distance~150 km
Drive time4–5 hours
Car / dayNPR 7,42555 USD
SUV / dayNPR 9,45070 USD
Rates

Kathmandu to Chitwan car hire price

VehiclePassengersOne wayReturn (2 days)Includes
Car (Toyota Corolla)Up to 4NPR 7,42555 USDNPR 14,850110 USDDriver, fuel, tolls
SUV (Mahindra Scorpio)Up to 6NPR 9,45070 USDNPR 18,900140 USDDriver, fuel, tolls
Hiace VanUp to 10NPR 12,82595 USDNPR 25,650190 USDDriver, fuel, tolls

Driver overnight allowance 10 USD / NPR 1,500/night  ·  Chitwan National Park entry fees paid separately

About the route

What to expect on the Kathmandu–Chitwan drive

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The route

Kathmandu → Prithvi Highway → Mugling junction → Bharatpur → Sauraha. Well-maintained highway with scenic river gorge sections.

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Chitwan National Park

UNESCO World Heritage site. One-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles, and over 540 bird species.

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Best departure time

Leave Kathmandu by 7–8 AM. Arrive Sauraha by noon — in time for an afternoon jeep safari or nature walk.

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Chitwan + Pokhara circuit

Chitwan to Pokhara is 150 km (~3–4 hrs). We quote the full Kathmandu → Chitwan → Pokhara → Kathmandu loop at one fixed price.

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Lunch stop at Mugling

Famous for fresh river fish and dal bhat by the Trishuli river, about 2.5 hrs from Kathmandu.

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Driver accommodation

Driver overnight allowance is 10 USD / NPR 1,500/night. We arrange budget accommodation for the driver near your resort.

FAQ

Kathmandu to Chitwan car hire questions

How much does it cost to hire a car from Kathmandu to Chitwan?
55 USD (NPR 8,250) for a car (4 pax) and 70 USD (NPR 10,500) for an SUV (6 pax) per day, including driver, fuel, and tolls. A Hiace van for up to 10 passengers is 95 USD (NPR 14,250)/day.
How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan?
Approximately 150 km, taking 4–5 hours depending on traffic. We recommend departing by 8 AM.
Can I do Kathmandu–Chitwan–Pokhara in one trip?
Yes. This is a very popular circuit. Chitwan to Pokhara is about 150 km and takes 3–4 hours. WhatsApp us your dates and we give you one all-inclusive rate for the whole circuit.
Are park entry fees included?
No. Chitwan National Park entry fees, safari costs, and resort fees are paid separately. We cover the vehicle, driver, fuel, and highway tolls only.
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