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Best Hotels Chitwan: Jungle Lodges to Safari Resorts
Chitwan National Park's accommodation ranges from NPR 1,500 guesthouses in Sauraha village to NPR 45,000-per-night tented wilderness camps deep in the jungle. This guide covers every tier.
Overview
Chitwan National Park's accommodation falls into two distinct zones: Sauraha village just outside the park boundary (wide price range, most options) and private wilderness camps inside or adjacent to the park on concession land (exclusive, expensive, outstanding). Your choice depends on budget and how deep into the jungle experience you want to go.
Sauraha Budget and Mid-Range
Sauraha has over 80 guesthouses and lodges. Budget options (NPR 1,500 to 3,000) include Hotel River Side and Green Park Guest House -- basic but clean, with elephant and rhino sightings from their garden edges on lucky mornings.
Mid-range properties (NPR 4,000 to 10,000): Jungle Safari Camp (tented accommodation with meals, NPR 6,500), Hotel Wildlife Camp (NPR 5,500 with pool), and Island Jungle Resort on a river island accessible by canoe (NPR 9,000 to 15,000 full board) are the most popular.
Luxury Wilderness Lodges
Meghauli Serai (a Taj property inside the park, 45 min from Sauraha) is Chitwan's top luxury property -- 29 tented villas on the Rapti River, NPR 35,000 to 55,000 full board. Elephant and tiger sightings from the property grounds occur regularly.
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Kasara Resort (inside the park, the original park headquarters building) and Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge are heritage-style wilderness properties at NPR 25,000 to 40,000 full board.
Book Sajilo cabs from Bharatpur Airport (the main Chitwan gateway) to Sauraha for NPR 600 to 800.
FAQ
How far is Sauraha from Bharatpur Airport?
Approximately 18 km, about 30 minutes by car. Taxis and Sajilo cabs are available at the airport. The Sajilo fare is NPR 600 to 800 for the direct transfer.
Are meals included in Chitwan jungle lodge rates?
Almost all jungle lodges and the premium tented camps include all meals and safaris in their rates. Budget guesthouses in Sauraha usually offer room-only with food available separately at their restaurant.
What is the best month to visit Chitwan for wildlife?
March (after the annual grass burns, which open up visibility) and October to November (post-monsoon, animals concentrated near water) are the two peak periods. February is also excellent.
