Responsible Travel in Chitwan
No elephant rides, licensed guides only, local people first – how we try to make every stay good for Chitwan's wildlife and communities.
Updated 4 October 2026
Chitwan's wildlife came back because people protected it. We want our guests to be part of that story.
Our commitments
- No elephant-back rides. Our elephant experiences are observation-only.
- Licensed naturalist guides on every safari, and two guides on every walk.
- We never ask guides to chase animals or leave the track for a better photo.
- Local partners: our lodges, guides, drivers and cooks are from Chitwan.
- Fair partner rates, paid on time.
How you can help
- Choose jeep, canoe and walking safaris
- Keep noise down and stay well back from animals
- Ask before photographing people
- Refill your water bottle instead of buying plastic
- Buy crafts directly from Tharu makers