Sauraha

Chitwan National Park, Nepal

The main tourist hub on the eastern side of the park, full of lodges, restaurants, and small agencies that arrange safaris.

Places in Sauraha

KC's Garden Restaurant The number one choice for most travellers, with a massive international menu.
Chitwan Bar & Restaurant Serves up great fresh BBQ dishes.
Sauraha street food stalls Local restaurants and street food stalls offering budget-friendly options.
Chitwan Bar & Restaurant bar A bar alongside the BBQ restaurant in Sauraha.

Best time to visit: October to March (dry season) for the best wildlife viewing conditions and comfortable safari temperatures.
Getting around: Sauraha, on the eastern side of the park, is the main hub with lodges, restaurants, and safari agencies; Meghauli is a secondary lodging area near the park's entrance gates, with jeep safaris, canoe rides, and jungle walks as the primary ways to explore.
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (Rs)
Language: Nepali. English is widely spoken in tourism.
Timezone: NPT (UTC+5:45)
Current trends: Sauraha's role as the main tourist hub for Chitwan National Park continues to grow, with a range of accommodation from Tharu village homestays to luxury jungle lodges catering to different budgets, while the park's population of over 700 wildlife species, including the one-horned rhinoceros and Bengal tigers, keeps drawing safari tourism, and sunset dining spots like the Rapti Beach Bar & Restaurant combine wildlife watching with candlelit ambiance.

Meghauli — A primary lodging area close to the park's entrance gates, an alternative base to Sauraha.
Riverfront resort district — Home to riverfront resorts and luxury jungle lodges along the park's waterways.