Chitwan & the Terai · – · –
Chitwan & the Terai in March
Hot afternoons, cool dawns and excellent sightings. Animals gather near water as the forest dries, and the sal trees drop their leaves, which opens views in the forest. Holi arrives in March in most years and is celebrated loudly in Janakpur and across the Terai; expect coloured powder on the roads. Book Chitwan lodges early, as this is a busy month. Koshi Tappu and Bishazari Tal still hold many winter birds, and the first heat of spring brings animals to water.
Local tip for March
Plan wildlife activities for dawn and late afternoon and rest at midday, when the heat climbs past 30 °C.
Where to go in March
Chitwan & the Terai165 mKasara
Chitwan's park headquarters and its gharial nursery
Chitwan & the Terai150 mAmaltari
Tharu and Bote village on Chitwan's western edge
Chitwan & the Terai74 mJanakpur
Sita's city, white marble and two hundred sacred ponds
Trips at their best in March
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mChitwan and Bardia Tiger Journey
Eight nights across Nepal's two great tiger parks. Three nights at Meghauli in western Chitwan for rhino and big grassland, a night …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mChitwan Jungle Safari from Sauraha
Three nights in Sauraha on the Rapti River, the easiest door into Chitwan National Park. A dugout canoe at dawn, a half-day …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mChitwan Luxury Safari at Meghauli
Four nights in Meghauli, on the quiet western side of Chitwan, at Meghauli Serai or Barahi Jungle Lodge. Private jeep safaris with …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mJanakpur and Mithila Art
Four nights for the Mithila culture of Nepal's south-east: one in Kathmandu, three in Janakpur. The white-domed Janaki Mandir, the sacred ponds, …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mKathmandu and Chitwan Family Wildlife Trip
Six nights for families with children of about six and up. Two nights in Kathmandu for Swayambhunath's monkeys, Bhaktapur's potters and the …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,600 mKathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Classic
The first-timer's Nepal in eight nights: two in Kathmandu for the durbar squares, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath; three in Pokhara for Phewa Lake …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mRamayana Trail: Janakpur to Devghat
Six nights on the Nepal side of the Ramayana. Three nights in Janakpur, Sita's city in Hindu tradition, for Janaki Mandir, the …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mBirding the Terai: Chitwan and Koshi Tappu
Seven nights for birders in Nepal's two richest lowland sites. Three nights in Chitwan for grassland and forest birds, with a day …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 1,400 mThe Terai East to West Overland
Twelve nights across the whole Nepal Terai by private car: from the wetlands of Koshi Tappu in the far east, through Maithil …
Chitwan & the Teraimax 160 mTharu Homestays in Barauli and Amaltari
Three nights with Tharu families on the western edge of Chitwan National Park: one night in Barauli and two in Amaltari, both …
Elsewhere in Nepal in March
Questions
Is March a good time to visit Chitwan & the Terai?
Hot afternoons, cool dawns and excellent sightings. Animals gather near water as the forest dries, and the sal trees drop their leaves, which opens views in the forest. Holi arrives in March in most years and is celebrated loudly in Janakpur and across the Terai; expect coloured powder on the roads. Book Chitwan lodges early, as this is a busy month. Koshi Tappu and Bishazari Tal still hold many winter birds, and the first heat of spring brings animals to water.
What is the weather like in Chitwan & the Terai in March?
Chitwan 15–32 °C, dry, hazy afternoons. 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 March?
We suggest Kasara, Amaltari, Janakpur. Plan wildlife activities for dawn and late afternoon and rest at midday, when the heat climbs past 30 °C.