Relaxing in Sauraha, Nepal, Sauraha, Nepal

When I visited home the last time, we also took time to spend a few days outside of Kathmandu, to escape the crowds and pollution as well as to show my boyfriend some places in Nepal. It was mid-September and just after monsoon, but we still received rain here and there. Today I am sharing some of the activities and sights we enjoyed in Chitwan (Sauraha is a town in Chitwan area), which you can too should you find yourself in Nepal.

Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara are a part of classic Nepal tour. Kathmandu – the gateway and the historic capital city know for its unique culture and architecture, Pokhara – a picturesque lakeside town also a base for trekking/hiking activities and Chitwan – on the Southern plains of Nepal known for its wildlife and national parks.

Sauraha, the central town near Chitwan National Park can be easily accessed by local or more modern tourist buses in a 5 hour journey from both Kathmandu and Pokhara. There are myriads of hotels and resorts in the area to choose from, so you can choose one to your liking. If it’s low season, you won’t have to pre book. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).