Chitwan in August

August stays wet, hot and green. Park safaris remain closed or limited to short buffer-zone routes, and Parsa and the Meghauli lodges are largely shut. Rhinos sometimes move into the fields around Sauraha, and resident birds are active between showers. Janakpur is humid and occasionally flooded but quiet. Prices are at their lowest of the year, though roads can be blocked and outdoor plans often change with the weather.

Sauraha 25 to 32 °C, monsoon rain, very humid. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.

Few of our packages run this month. Pack a light rain jacket, leech socks and quick-dry clothes, and keep plans flexible.