Which place is cheaper, Royal Chitwan National Park or Jaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jaipur or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Royal Chitwan National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Jaipur or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
Royal Chitwan National Park
The majestic elephant, the silly monkey and dozens of soaring birds call the Royal Chitwan National Park home. At the foot of the Himalayas, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is 932 square kilometers of animal and plant life preservation in Nepal.
Once the favorite hunting ground for Nepal's ruling class, the area began seeing the endangerment of all the area animals. So in 1957, Nepal passed its first conservation law to protect the rhinos and their habitat. At the end of the 1960s, however, DDT had cleared 70% of Royal Chitwan National Park jungles, thousands of people had created moved in on the land and only 95 rhinos were left. By 1977 the park was under complete protection, enlarged to the present-day size and is one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
This park, also known as "the heart of the jungle," provides over 70,000 annual visitors with opportunities to get close and personal with animals they've only seen in movies. Fair warning, however, the weather is quite hot and humid for most of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Pokhara, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Nepal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJaipur $19Royal Chitwan National Park $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $19, while the average daily cost in Royal Chitwan National Park is $35. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Jaipur and Royal Chitwan National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJaipur $12Royal Chitwan National Park $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJaipur $24Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Compare Hotels in Jaipur and Royal Chitwan National Park
Looking for a hotel in Jaipur or Royal Chitwan National Park? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Jaipur Hotel Prices and Royal Chitwan National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jaipur $1.54Royal Chitwan National Park $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Jaipur to New Delhi Hotel / Accommodation: $49
- Transfer from Jaipur to Delhi with Tajmahal sight seeing: $200
- Transfer From Jaipur To Udaipur Via Chittorgarh Fort: $85
- Samode Town Excursion- A Visit to a Unique Rajasthan town with private transfers: $231
- Same Day Ranthambore Safari From Jaipur With Transfer To Agra Including Tickets: $227
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $18
- Ranthambore Tiger Safari Tickets With Optional Transfers: $108
- Pushkar Sightseeing on Jaipur To Jodhpur Transfer: $86
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Udaipur enroute Trip to Chittorgarh Fort: $245
- Private transfer: Jaipur to Jodhpur via Ajmer: $146
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort with lunch: $285
- Private transfer - Jaipur to Udaipur via Chittorgarh Fort: $242
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Royal Chitwan National Park
Also for Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chitwan to Kathmandu One Way Transfer by Private AC Car : $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Jaipur or Royal Chitwan National Park?
Prices for flights to both Royal Chitwan National Park and Jaipur change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayJaipur $4.75Royal Chitwan National Park $9.44
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$6.58
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Soda$0.12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jaipur Street food tour: $4.59
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $9.83
- Culture walking and food tour with guide in Jaipur.: $14
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals : $16
- Dinner With Traditional Rajput Family (Its Not Just Only A Cooking Class) : $16
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $20
- Cooking class demo with dinner : $21
- Jaipur Full Day Tour with local family dinner: $21
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Traditional Dinner with Family including Transfers: $22
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jaipur $3.81Royal Chitwan National Park $9.63
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.20
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- From Jaipur : Same Day Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour: $149
- From Ranthambore Tiger Safari Private Day Tour: $130
- Guided Jaipur City Tour With Drop Off at Udaipur: $110
- Half Day Jaipur Shopping Tour With Local Tour Guide: $35
- Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $10
- Same Day Taj Mahal Tour from Jaipur by Car: $250
- Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from Jaipur: $105
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours with hotel: $260
- 02 Nights - 03 Days Jaipur-Agra Weekend Tours without hotel: $170
- 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour: $21
- 1-Night Private Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Jaipur by Car: $248
- 2 Day Golden Triangle India Tour (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur): $258
Tours and Activities in Royal Chitwan National Park
For Royal Chitwan National Park, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Night 2 Days Chitwan Safari Tour: $118
- 2 Nights 3 Days Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour : $154
- 3 Nights 4 Days Comfortable Chitwan Safari Tour: $195
- Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour: $140
- Chitwan Safari Tour : $160
- Chitwan Tour Packages: $200
- Experience the ride in Lowlands of Nepal: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJaipur $2.72Royal Chitwan National Park $6.49
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $32
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $39
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Royal Chitwan National Park, we can see that Royal Chitwan National Park is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Royal Chitwan National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Royal Chitwan National Park than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Royal Chitwan National Park Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.