Where to Stay in Chitwan - Recommended Chitwan Hotels

22 September 2022 Last updated at 16:31

Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site and well-preserved wildlife reserve, is the reason why thousands of tourists come to Chitwan. This vast park maintains its primitive features and you will feel like you are really into the wildness. Here you can watch elephants, rhinoceros and other wild animals from a close distance, and walk deep into the jungle or take a jeep safari to have a real adventure.

There is so much to explore that spending at least spending one night is highly recommended. To find a comfortable and convenient hotel, you can stay in Sauraha village in the east or Meghauli village in the west. Here we have selected several recommended hotels in these two areas and some other nearby hotels for your reference.

Most Popular Accommodation Areas in Chitwan

Since 2012, all the lodges inside the park have been removed. So there are no hotels or resorts inside the expansive Chitwan National Park, but you will have plenty of choices near the park. The most chosen area is Sauraha village with geological advantages in the east of Chitwan where you can find some luxury hotels and many economic ones. Meghauli village is in the west and there are many 5-star resorts with favorable environment.

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Recommended Hotels in Chitwan (click to enlarge)

Recommended Sauraha Hotels - Most Chosen & Near Chitwan National Park

Close to Chitwan National Park and easily reached from Bharatpur Airport, many tourists will stay in Sauraha and then start their Chitwan adventure. Sauraha is also more convenient to attend the featured activities such as taking a dugout canoe down the Rapti River, watching the wildlifes like elephants, deer and rhinoceros, and participating in a jungle safari. Most hotels here are cozy ones run by hospitable Napali. You will be warmly welcomed and your basic accommodation needs will be met.

Green Park Chitwan ★★★★

● Location: Tigerpoint, Baghmara, Sauraha, Nepal, about 8 km to Chitwan National Park and 16.2 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Great rooms and hotel restaurant; Great value in Chitwan; Relaxing oasis from safari

● Service: Green Park Chitwan is just in front the park and only 2 minutes’ walk to the river. If you want a more traditional accommodation experience, Green Park is the one. This quiet resort consists of 28 Super Deluxe room and 4 Honeymoon suites, each of which is spacious with wide balcony, beautiful woodcrafts, tile floor and comfortable matress. Services like wifi, breakfast, bar, swimming pool and dry cleaning are all available.

Chitwan Paradise Hotel ★★★

● Location: Sauraha Bachauli, Chitwan, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, about 7 km to Chitwan National Park and 16.7 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Perfect private location; Spacious Property; The name calls for itself

● Service: Chitwan Paradise Hotel has comfortable environment with the largest and most beautiful nature garden in Chitwan. There are about 40 rooms that have been renovated. Your basic accommodation needs can be satisfied with the wifi, breakfast buffet, bar, laundry service, etc. What makes people feel at home is the service provided by the friendly staff.

Sapana Village Lodge ★★★

● Location: 3 Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal, about 7.3 km to Chitwan National Park and 15.5 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Nice hotel in Sauraha; Hospitality at its finest; Truly an eco lodge working hard to improve the lives of people and elephants.

● Service: Sapana Village Lodge is designed with an authentic Tharu decoration and has been committed to supporting the local community. There are 28 beautiful rooms with 24-hour hot water, private bathroom and balcony. Children will love this place for the little petting zoo where several rabbits, goats, peacocks, chickens and two elephants are raised. It is a cozy stay with wifi, bar, coffee shop, restaurant, and laundry service. You can also rent a bike here to tour around.

Recommended Chitwan Tour: ☞ 6 Days Kathmandu & Chitwan National Park Tour

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Green Park Chitwan Entrance

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Green Park Chitwan Guest Room

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Chitwan Paradise Hotel

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Sapana Village Lodg

Recommended Meghauli Hotels - Many Luxury Hotel Choices

Located in the western part of Chitwan, Meghauli has many luxury hotel choices that will provide guests with superb experience. They usually have a quiet and comfortable environment and you can take adventures into the jungle. You will feel a closer connect with nature here. Please note that although Meghauli is a little far from the regular entrance to Chitwan National Park in the east. Chitwan is so vast a park that you can still attend the activities.

Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari ★★★★★

● Location: Ward No 1 Narayani Nager Palika, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, about 50 km to Chitwan National Park and 30 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Fabulous; Best property with hospitable staff; Amazing Service - Adds to the Wonderful Experience

● Service: Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari is a 5-star hotel on the banks of Rapti River, where guests can overlook a vast expanse of rippling water and have an uninterrupted view of the jungle. It is no surprise if you see elephants or birds there during your stay. There are about 30 rooms which are equipped with air-conditioner, TV, minibar, bathtub, etc. Facilities such as swimming pool, bar, spa, fitness center and restaurant are also available.

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Guest Room of Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari

Barahi Jungle Lodge ★★★★★

● Location: Andrauli, Meghauli-1, West Chitwan, Nepal, about 51 km to Chitwan National Park and 31 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Excellent Lodge; Best Resort, Best Staff, Best Experiences; Good resort in the jungle

● Service: Barahi Jungle Lodge is built entirely with natural and local materials. There are about 35 spacious comfortable and jungle-lodge-themed rooms and it provides multiple recreational activities such as bush dinner and jeep safari. It would be a dream lodge for adventurers. Wifi, swimming pool, poolside bar, restaurant, outdoor furniture, laundry service… are all provided here.

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Outdoor Pool of Barahi Jungle Lodge

Other Recommended Hotels in Chitwan

Apart from the two main accommodation areas mentioned above, there are some other hotels with special experiences and good reviews near Chitwan National Park along Rapti River. They are usually specially designed with their own ethos and provide featured activities to the guests.

Kasara Resort ★★★★★

● Location: Patihani Road, Chitwan, Nepal, about 38.8 km to Chitwan National Park and 18.5 km to Bharatpur Airport.

● Guest Impression: Absolutely Stunning place; Peaceful Retreat; Unique accommodation with amazing wildlife experiences.

● Service: Kasara Resort has well blended its design into the nature and formed its unique style in all the lodges and resorts in Chitwan. It adheres to the concept of simplicity and functionality to offer the guests a high-quality and memorable experience. Kasara has 35 upscale Deluxe Villas as well as two Family Villas with a private infinity-edge plunge pool. Here you can take part in optional activities such as jungle watch, bird watching, jeep safari and cycling. All accommodation necessities &services like wifi, breakfast buffet, spa, massage, and laundry are available.

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Kasara Resort

How to Plan a Nepal Tour

Best time to visit Nepal: March to mid-June and mid-September to November

How to get to Nepal: overland driving from China (Tibet) and India, flights from China (Tibet, Chengdu…), India (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bengaluru...), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, etc.

Nepal Visa: you can get Nepal Visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and border entry ports, or apply for it from Nepal Embassy abroad before departure, which takes about 1 to 3 working days.

Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.

☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)

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Recommended Nepal Tour Packages with Chitwan

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