Chitwan to Pokhara by private car
Hotel to hotel between Sauraha or Bharatpur and Pokhara Lakeside in about 4–5 hours, with a local driver and stops when you want them.
The trip in numbers
- Driving time
- About 4–5 hours
- Pickup
- Sauraha, Bharatpur or Meghauli
- Drop-off
- Any Pokhara hotel, including Lakeside
- Direction
- Chitwan to Pokhara or Pokhara to Chitwan
- Cars
- SUV, van or electric
- Good to know
- Book a day ahead in busy season
Skip the bus park
Tourist buses between Chitwan and Pokhara are cheaper but run on fixed times from bus parks, with set meal stops.
A private car collects you from your hotel, leaves when it suits you, and drops you at your Pokhara hotel door. For two or more people, the difference in cost per person gets small fast.
Booking sites list this private transfer from around US$115. Book directly with us and you deal with the owner.
Frequently asked
How long is the drive from Chitwan to Pokhara?
About 4–5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
Is a private car better than the tourist bus?
A bus is cheaper. A private car picks you up from your hotel, leaves when you want, stops when you want and drops you at your Pokhara hotel door. For families and groups the cost per person drops quickly.
Do you also go from Pokhara to Chitwan?
Yes. We drive both ways and pick up from any Pokhara hotel, including Lakeside.
Can we combine Pokhara and Lumbini in one trip?
Yes. We can plan a multi-day trip such as Kathmandu, Chitwan, Lumbini and Pokhara with the same car and driver.