Chitwan to Lumbini by private car
A private car and driver from Sauraha or Bharatpur to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, in about 4–5 hours. One-way, return, or onward to Sunauli and Pokhara.
The trip in numbers
- Driving time
- About 4–5 hours
- Road
- Via Butwal and Bhairahawa
- Pickup
- Sauraha, Bharatpur or Meghauli
- Drop-off
- Your Lumbini hotel or the Sacred Garden
- Add on
- Sunauli border or Pokhara
- Groups
- Van for families and pilgrim groups
Lumbini, without the bus changes
There is no direct tourist bus from Chitwan to Lumbini, so most visitors change in Bhairahawa. A private car takes you hotel to hotel in one go.
Leave early, spend the afternoon at the Sacred Garden and the Maya Devi Temple, and stay the night. Next day we can drive you back to Chitwan, on to Pokhara, or to the Sunauli border for India.
Travelling as a family or a pilgrim group? The Hiace van fits a large group and its luggage, so everyone travels together.
Frequently asked
How long does it take to drive from Chitwan to Lumbini?
About 4–5 hours by private car, via Butwal and Bhairahawa.
Can I do Lumbini as a day trip from Chitwan?
It is possible but long, with 8–10 hours of driving in total. Most visitors stay at least one night in Lumbini. We can wait and drive you back the next day.
Can you drop me at the Indian border at Sunauli?
Yes. We drive to Sunauli (Belahiya) and can combine it with a stop in Lumbini.
Do you drive from Lumbini to Pokhara or Kathmandu?
Yes. We can plan a one-way or multi-day trip that links Lumbini with Pokhara, Chitwan and Kathmandu.