Must-see hotels in Chitwan National Park

Chitwan's leading lodge is still on Top. Tiger Tops was the very first lodge in the park, before it even was one, and later helped lobby for the park's…

A minimalist palace set in lush grounds, Kasara Resort easily wins the best design award among Chitwan lodges. Where else does the entryway to your villa…

Situated 1.5km north of Sauraha, this serene lodge is an excellent option for anyone, but especially those with an interest in Tharu culture. Set up by…

If you want a more traditional hotel, rather than a lodge, this is the best choice in the Sauraha area. The peaceful Green Park consists of several…

Sparkling from an impressive 2016 renovation, Shiva's Dream sports renovated rooms and an entirely new building with a winning design that pumps lots of…

It's hard to beat this hotel's riverside location, with superb views across a broad floodplain. Rooms are divided between tidy khaki brick cottages set…

Run by one of Nepal’s leading ornithologists, Tika Ram Giri, Gaida Lodge has a range of rooms including some original bungalows plus newer modern rooms in…

While its landscaping needs some attention, this eco-friendly lodge offers beautiful elevated villas with thatched roofs and rural vistas. Hardwood floors…

Here it’s all about the idyllic riverside location away from bustling Sauraha bazaar. There’s a choice between lovely cottages without views or rooms in…

At this family-owned courtyard hotel you’ll receive a warm welcome, enjoy a relaxing garden and even meet the resident pachyderm, Chanchal Kali. Rooms are…

Set in extensive park-like gardens, the attractive adobe-and-thatch bungalows boast huge rooms and gorgeous stone- or marble-tiled bathrooms. Upstairs…

Accommodation here is rather oddly split between five blocks of modern and spacious rooms, which feel a bit like a high-end motel, and some very nice…

You've got luxury lodge prices here but management pitches a notch lower. Modern and spacious accommodation is divided between longhouse rooms and cute…

Located near Sunset Point, the quiet end of Sauraha, this hotel has a nice elevated view of the river from its restaurant; a beach and a cold beer are…

Although apparently geared towards travellers on a package, this lodge nonetheless boasts very experienced guides and commands one of the better elevated…

A long-standing, central hotel that has experienced staff and a warm welcome. There have been some recent renovations, so rooms vary depending on age. The…

This family-run hotel is close to town but tucked back from the street. The well-kept rooms range from simple twins and larger doubles (with an extra…

With its broad porches, this hotel has a lovely neo-colonial feel. Take your choice between delightful terracotta-tiled huts or modern wood-panelled rooms…

This rather imposing cement tower has a range of clean and comfortable rooms, all appointed with TVs, air-con and running hot water. The mattresses are on…

Located 500m north of Gaida Chowk, this is a friendly, uber-budget option with basic rooms (no piped hot water) in adobe cottages, a small but verdant…