When to visit

It is possible to visit Meghauli Village and Chitwan National Park the whole year, each season offering a different experience.

January / February: after the Tharu people are allow in the park to cut the grass in December the conditions for wildlife watching are excellent. This is winter time and it gets very cold in the night and mornings, so warm clothes are necessary. During this time the villagers are busy planting wheat, buckwheat and lentils which can be a nice spectacle to watch.

March/April/May: during this time the conditions to see wildlife are at its best as the new grass growing in the park attracts not only its native animals and birds but also many migratory ones. This is also the hottest time of the year and the high humidity can be uncomfortable so is a good idea to plan the sightseeing for the cool mornings and evenings and rest during the hot hours.

June/July/August/September: this is monsoon season so travellers should be prepared for heavy rain, muddy roads, flooded rivers and plenty of leaches in the jungle. This is not the best time for jungle walking so an elephant safari is a better option. The village life can be very interesting to see during this months as this is the rice planting season and everyone is busy in the fields.

 October/ November/ December: during these months the grass in the jungle is very tall and dry, making more difficult to see the wildlife, but not impossible. An Elephant Safari is a good option as is easier to spot animals from high. This is the beginning of winter so nights and mornings are a bit cold and foggy but the temperature during the day is very pleasant. October and November are very colourful months as it is time for festivals and weddings. Is also rice harvesting season and you can see whole families working from dusk to dawn to get the rice they will eat the whole year.

What to bring

· Light, neutral colour clothing. Long trousers and long sleeved shirts to protect you from mosquitoes and scratches while walking in the tall grass.

· A hut, plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellent

· Warm clothes for cold nights and mornings in the winter.

· Binoculars are great to have a closest view of the animals and birds.