Chitwan & the Terai · – · –
Chitwan & the Terai in August
Still the monsoon. The landscape is intensely green, the rivers are wide and the grass is too tall to see over. Some lodges in Sauraha stay open with village walks, cycling and cultural programmes, but wildlife viewing is poor and many park roads are closed. The Mugling road can be cut by landslides. If you must travel, keep to towns and temples and allow spare days for delays.
Local tip for August
If the road is blocked, the 20 minute flight to Bharatpur is the reliable option.
Where to go in August
Chitwan & the Terai175 mSauraha
The Rapti riverbank where most Chitwan safaris begin
Chitwan & the Terai200 mDevghat
Where the Kali Gandaki and Trishuli become the Narayani
Chitwan & the Terai74 mJanakpur
Sita's city, white marble and two hundred sacred ponds
Elsewhere in Nepal in August
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Chitwan & the Terai?
Still the monsoon. The landscape is intensely green, the rivers are wide and the grass is too tall to see over. Some lodges in Sauraha stay open with village walks, cycling and cultural programmes, but wildlife viewing is poor and many park roads are closed. The Mugling road can be cut by landslides. If you must travel, keep to towns and temples and allow spare days for delays.
What is the weather like in Chitwan & the Terai in August?
Chitwan 25–33 °C, monsoon rain, humid. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Chitwan & the Terai in August?
We suggest Sauraha, Devghat, Janakpur. If the road is blocked, the 20 minute flight to Bharatpur is the reliable option.