Chital lodge

This was one of the best experiences we've have ever had in 30 years of travelling. Bishnu and his family are simply delightful! From the room to the great Nepalese food, to the amazing animals and birds! What we saw from rhino's to the amazing birds and the garials were simply stunning!A lovely family which helped made it simply memorable!

It was all brilliant!

Very nice safari and in a good part of the park. Not crowded at all. Family and food was great!

Nothing really. The facility us very basic but that was no surprise part of the experience:)

Pros: Warm, welcoming, family-run setting makes it feel like home, perfect for those wanting to live the true local experience. Simple yet clean facilities, complete with hot water, Wi-Fi, and a fan—especially appreciated for a basic, rural accommodation. Flexibility in payment with international transfers to a Nepalese account, ideal if you use digital banking like Revolut or Wise (avoids the hassle of relying on ATMs). For around $115 USD, you get two nights’ stay, local meals, a couple of beers, and three diverse safari experiences (a walking safari, a sunset river trip, and a private jeep safari, which can be cheaper if shared). Limited activities besides safaris, so to make the most of it, you’ll likely want to book 2-3 safaris per day.

Cons: Very basic and rural; not suitable for those who need modern comforts or aren’t into nature but if you're into it you will love the authentic experience. Journey to the location can be a little complex: requires advance planning with buses and local transportation, plus a bit of walking. Only fans avalaible so check the weather before booking.

I just loved everything. From the place it self and the lovely facilities surrounded by lush green vibrant nature to the kindness and family like attentiveness of the hosts, Sara and Bishnu. If you want to be taken to an aventure to the National Park and enjoy a great metal in tranquility afterwards this is the place to go.

Bishnu, Saoru and their family are lovely. Bishnu is a fabulous guide. Having grown up in Chitwan he knows the best places to see an amazing range of animals and birds. We were particularly lucky watching 3 tigers, a mum and 2 almost grown up cubs about 100m away, for about 1/2 hr before dark. He also found 3 different deer species, 1 of which was very rare. We saw numerous rhinos, one wallowing in a mud hole with frogs all over her back. Baby rhinos are also very cute! We loved the jungle walk although it was so unseasonably hot it wasn't sensible to do a full day. The river paddle was also fun, particularly seeing elephants with enormous grass stacks on their backs. Overall given our our 2 night in Chitwan we could not have seen much more. We had a great time with the kids, so friendly and chatty, even had some of us up dancing to traditional music. Saoru is a fabulous cook, her food is simple and superb, and was some of the best we had in Nepal, even when compared to quite expensive restaurants in Kathmandu. Her salads and chutneys were wonderful. I understand Nepalese choose their wives by how good their chutneys are, Bishnu is the winner...and he even convinced Saoru to have him!

Rooms could use a coat of paint!

If you want to have a true experience of the Chitwan National Park with the best local guide who is passionate about the jungle and has a ton of knowledge about the wildlife, then this is the best place for you! Bishnu (the owner of the lodge and guide) is truly amazing! He started answering any questions I had even before I arrived at the area. His wife and his kids are truly adorable and they made me feel like being at home. I went with Bishnu in a half day jeep safari and a full day walking (and boat) safari, as well as some other activities like bird watching. Even if we were not lucky enough to see a tiger, we saw many rhinos, deers and monkeys! Bishnu knows every corner of the forest and he was explaining to us every detail and answering any questions we had. While other guides may show you only the basics without putting much effort, Bishnu is trying his best to find the best spots in the jungle so that the guests could have the greatest experience! One day of my 3 days stay, I was the only guest and Bishnu arranged extra activities especially for me so as not to get bored! Last but not least, the food was fresh and homemade, and it was the best food I had in Nepal! These 3 days full of adventure and great hospitality, was the best part of my trip in Nepal and makes me want to visit Nepal and Bishnu again in the future for sure! Bishnu and your family, thank you for everything!

Everything was perfect!

The sphere of the lodge is amazing. The family there was so concerned from arriving to leaving. He also took us on a full day guide in the Chitwan park. Food was also great

The family was welcoming and the kids were really sweet. They really care about their guest and want to give them the best experience possible. The food was probably the best we had in Nepal. The safaris by jeep and walking are really nice and Bishnu is so passionate about the wildlife and an amazing guide. I you want to experience relaxing jungle vibes that's the best way.

the rooms are really simple. Just a bed and a small table and everything is humid because of the jungle. But it didn't bother us.

I have absolutely loved my time here. I wasn’t expecting such a sweet and welcoming family after the hectic days I spent in Kathmandu. If you want to have the best safari experience, this is the place. Bishnu it’s so pasionate about everything, you will feel that wildlife is truly his passion. We had the luck to see 3 tigers in the same place and a lot of ryhones, I think we spotted in one day more than 10. I did safari and walk in jungle, both experience were unique.

The lodges are quite basic, they are not for those seeking comfort. You only have a bed and a small table and feels very humid. For sure I would return, just for the experience.