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Asian Elephant - Chitwan Elephant Immersion, Nepal
Asian Elephant  | World Animal Protection
Sunset on the Trishuli River - Chitwan Elephant Immersion, Nepal
Sunset on the Trishuli River  | Kristine Aitchison
Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats - Chitwan Elephant Immersion, Nepal
Viewing the majestic Asiatic Rhino in its natural habitats  | Zac Kostos

Chitwan Elephant Immersion

Enjoy close-up moments with elephants, knowing your visit supports their welfare and natural behaviour.

Nepal

3 Days from

$ 

Trip Code: EES
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 3 Days
Activities
  • 2 day Wildlife Safari
Accommodation
  • 2 nights Lodge
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Lunches
  • 2 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
1 / 10

Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint  

106kg of CO2-e PP per day

(211kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Observe magnificent Asian elephants up close, knowing your experience fully respects their welfare and natural behaviours
  • Join gentle jungle walks alongside the elephants, spotting deer, monkeys, birdlife and soaking up the sounds of the forest
  • Stay in atmospheric safari-style accommodation inspired by traditional Tharu longhouses
  • Relax in peaceful garden surrounds, enjoy outdoor meals under mango trees, unwind by the pool or gather around an evening bonfire

Overview

Set on the edge of Chitwan National Park, Tharu Tiger Tops Lodge offers a special way to experience Nepal’s jungles. Here you’ll enjoy a blend of wildlife activities, rich local culture and the unique chance to observe elephants living naturally, without any rides or performances.

In line with World Expeditions’ Animal Welfare Code of Conduct, this experience supports ethical elephant care. At Tharu Tiger Tops, elephants are free to roam and behave as they would in the wild, which is why the venue is recognised by World Animal Protection as truly elephant-friendly. During your stay, you’ll learn more about these remarkable animals and how thoughtful tourism can help protect their welfare and future

Itinerary

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Today you depart Kathmandu and drive to Chitwan, descending from the hills into the lowland Terai. On arrival, you enjoy a river cruise along the Narayani River, with opportunities to observe birdlife and wildlife including crocodiles. In the afternoon, you visit the riverbanks where elephants may be seen bathing. The day concludes at your lodge in Chitwan. Accommodation: Lodge

Meals: L,D

Today you explore Chitwan National Park through a range of wildlife activities. You begin with a guided walk alongside elephants in the grasslands before continuing with a safari through the park in search of wildlife including rhinoceros and birdlife. In the afternoon, you return to the lodge and learn more about the elephants and local conservation practices. The day concludes at your lodge in Chitwan. Accommodation: Lodge

Meals: B,L,D

Today you enjoy a final activity in Chitwan before departing after breakfast. You then transfer by road back to Kathmandu. The journey follows the lowland plains before climbing back into the hills. The trip concludes on arrival in Kathmandu.

Meals: B

Ready to start your adventure?

318 scheduled departures between 14 Oct 2026 and 29 Dec 2027.

  • Departs 14 Oct 2026 – ends 16 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 15 Oct 2026 – ends 17 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 16 Oct 2026 – ends 18 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 17 Oct 2026 – ends 19 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 18 Oct 2026 – ends 20 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • Departs 19 Oct 2026 – ends 21 Oct 2026 (3 days)
  • … and 312 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Safari style accommodation at Tharu Tiger Tops Lodge on a twin share basis with private facilities
  • Activities as per safari schedule with necessary equipment
  • Transport to and from Kathmandu to Tharu Tiger Tops Lodge

Not included

  • Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature including laundry, soft drinks, phone calls etc
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International airfares & departure taxes
  • Visa Costs
  • Travel Insurance

Extra trip info

Will My Trip Run?Wildlife Safari Safety

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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Your safety is our main priority

Africa's wildlife is wild and unfenced. On many wildlife safaris you may meet them on foot, or from a vehicle. Walking in big-game country carries some risk, and the safeguards are not the same in every country.

Rules on firearms, guide qualifications, group size and how close you may approach an animal are set country by country, park by park. Many incorrectly assume that every wildlife safari in Africa travels with an armed ranger. Several countries prohibit firearms outright. Where an armed escort is required, it is supplied by the park authority.

What is consistent is how these trips operate. You walk in a small group with a professional local guide who knows the country and the animals in it. We do not include captive or hands-on wildlife encounters in any itinerary.

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In Nepal's Solukhumbu region, the remote mountain village of Thame is recovering from a devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that destroyed homes, infrastructure, and critical community services — including the local school and its computer lab. With students displaced and relocated to temporary learning facilities, access to quality education has been severely disrupted, particularly in digital learning.
 
The Rebuilding Digital Education in Thame project aims to address this gap by equipping the newly relocated Thame Basic School with a computer lab, smart boards, and essential digital infrastructure. This will enable students and teachers to access modern, technology-enabled education in one of the most remote regions in the world.
 
With support from the World Expeditions Foundation, this project will fund the installation of computers, smart boards, printers, and classroom infrastructure to support both students and teachers. The outcome? Improved digital literacy, more engaging and interactive teaching, and equitable access to education for a community rebuilding after disaster.
 
The project is led by Himalayan Trust Nepal, a long-standing organisation working closely with local communities, schools, and government partners to deliver sustainable education and development outcomes across the Khumbu region.
 
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We ensure fair pay, enforce strict load limits (max 30kg), and provide proper clothing, equipment, meals, and safe accommodation.
 
Porters have equal access to medical care, insurance, and emergency support as our travellers.
 
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Travellers are encouraged to collect 10 pieces of litter each day along the trail, helping protect these fragile environments.
 
You'll find more details in your client portal once you book, and your tour leader will introduce the initiative at your first group meeting in Kathmandu.

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