Chital lodge

Buiten de gebaande toeristische paden ligt de Chital lodge. Recent verbouwd en voorzien van moderne gemakken. Eten en drinken kan verzorgd worden door de familie. Zij verbouwen alles in eigen tuin, ook de heerlijkste kruiden. Koken gebeurt vaak traditioneel in de wokpan op het houtvuur. Lekker biertje erbij is ook mogelijk 😉. Ook speciale dieetwensen kun je aangeven.

De locatie is dichtbij het park en als je op tour meegaat in de jeep ben je er zo. Verschillende safari’s zijn mogelijk. Bedenk wel dat je niet in een dierentuin bent en ook niet in een commercieel safaripark. Je zult er vaak wat moeite voor moeten doen. Er zijn natuurlijk geen garanties dat je een tijger tegenkomt, maar dat maakt het des te spannender!! 😊En dieren zul je zeker zien en horen, want zelfs al om het huis heen lopen Mangoesten (soort fret) die slangen op afstand houden, zie je vogels, en hoor je ook jakhalzen (niet gevaarlijk hoor). Maar in het park zul je meer dieren zien!

Ook het dorpje Meghauli is leuk om te bekijken.

Je kan goed communiceren met Bishnu en hij kan ook transport voor je regelen. Vanaf Pokhara is er een goede wegverbinding (3,5 uur) met Chitwan/Meghauli. De weg Kathmandu-Pokhara is een stuk minder en kost je wel een uurtje of 6. Evt. kun je ook vliegen via Bharatpur (BHR). Check nog even de betaalmogelijkheden (NPR/Dollars maar wellicht ook Revolut?). Het kost namelijk vaak wel wat moeite (en extra kosten) om geld te pinnen maar sommige locaties vinden betaling met Revolut ook prima dus dat is dan het gemakkelijkste!

Bishnu heeft veel kennis van de natuur en is een enthousiaste, optimistische man. Hij zet de traditie van zijn vader voort en droomt samen met zijn lieve gezinnetje over een mooie toekomst.

Vishnu was a great host and a very professional guide. His place was very big and surrounded by the nature. For stay his lodge is a very good option but more so I will recommend to stay at his place so you can have him as your guide for your safari as he thrives in his profession. He is very sharp and attentive, always keen to lock his eyes on the big nocturnal predator whose sight is very rare. On my safari, because of his these mentioned attributes I got to witness her rare sight in her abode. She was bathing in a pond. If you want to see her too then you know where you have to stay.

Les hôteliers sont accueillants et aidants. Un grand jardin et des bungalow confortables. Très bon réseau WIFI. Une salle de restaurant et bonne nourriture locale. Proche des petits commerces.

Quel plaisir d'être accueilli par Bishnu et sa famille dans ce petit havre de paix en bordure du parc. Tout est là pour passer une superbe expérience : les chambres propres et spacieuses, les repas très bons, et les safaris à pied et en jeep à la recherche des animaux du coin.

Grâce à eux, nous avons vu des rihinos, serpents, singes, biches, éléphants, oiseaux... Et même un tigre (2 fois).

Merci beaucoup pour tout !

The property is very well cared and Vishnu and his entire family are so nice, specially his son and daughter. So welcoming always. All perfect.

Die Lage zum Natoinalpark ist ausgezeichnet. Ruhige Lage, abseits der üblichen Touristenpfade. Sehr nettes Gastgeberehepaar, die sich alle Mühe geben. Das Essen wird frisch gekocht und war sehr schmackhaft. Die Führung durch den Nationalpark war sehr gut.

A truly special place in the jungle

When we arrived, it felt like stepping into the world of The Jungle Book. And when we left, we carried with us a heart full of images, moments and the feeling that we had taken a few steps into a world full of wonder and mystery.

The guided jungle safari was an extraordinary experience. At one point we even followed the tracks of a tiger on foot, while Bishnu quietly and attentively shared his deep knowledge about the jungle, its animals, plants and the people who live here. Experiencing the forest this close and in such a respectful way was unforgettable.

The lodge is beautifully set in the middle of nature. We slept deeply, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle, and felt truly recharged. Bishnu and his family welcomed us with such warmth and kindness that we immediately felt at home.

The food, lovingly prepared with ingredients from the garden and the surrounding nature, was wonderful.

Thank you, dear Bishnu, for opening the door to this fascinating world. Something from this place will stay with us, and we will often remember it with gratitude and respect.

We hope to return one day.

Everything. The family is the most genuine, kind and enthusiastic you could never meet. Each member is a ray of light. Vishnu is extremely passionate about his work and it was awesome to go trekking with him. I believe it's not only about the experience itself but mainly about who you share it with and we are very grateful to have done it with him.
Saru cooks delicious meals and is very flexible and friendly.
The rooms are clean, spacious and bright. The bed is comfy and you can sleep like a baby. The place is very peaceful and we loved the surroundings.
The family puts a lot of effort into having a pleasant environment where life is more than enjoyable and it makes a difference.

La rencontre merveilleuse avec cette famille, l'environnement paisible, la nourriture, et surtout les activités proposées par Bishnu en forêt.

Une immersion totale dans la jungle. Un séjour authentique et proche de la nature. L'accueil incroyable de gentillesse, la connaissance de la jungle de Bishnu. Les repas excellents ! Nous avons passé un séjour qui restera longtemps gravé dans nos mémoires. Un immense merci à Bishnu et sa famille 🥰

Beautiful place away from the busy Chitwan areas, therefore perfect, if you want to experience wildlife and nature. Amazing walking safari and amazing family owned lodge!

Bishnu is a great host and guide during jungle excursions. Very thoughtful and knowledgeable. His family is just as nice. He goes out of his way to make sure each guest is comfortable and has a unique experience.

The walking Safari was great and the family was the nicest!

We really enjoyed our stay, peace and quiet in the bosom of nature - we highly recommend it as a break from crowded cities. You can experience a bit of village life. The owners are very nice, they will gladly tell you about life here - Bishnu is a great jungle guide, organizer and cook! We could rely on him.
We highly recommend it :)

Chital Lodge is perfectly located next to Chitwan National Park, where we were able to walk in to the park for our walking safari during our stay. The yard and dining area is cozy where we spent some of our evenings eating delicious Momos from the kitchen. Our most valuable memory from Chital lodge is the walking safari hosted by stay owner Bishnu, who is knowledgeable walking in Chitwan since a kid, where he took us in to the national park on foot teaching us a lot about the nature, the area and the animals. It was truely a once in a lifetime experience! Learning about Chitwan and Nepal walking through the beautiful terrain and seeing the animals that day! Rooms are bare and for us wanting the experience by the nature was really value for money. Could not recommend enough!! Thank you to Bishnu and your family!

Wonderful stay at Chital Lodge
Bishnu and his family welcomed us in the best fashion.
We enjoyed a 3 days safari including jeep tour, boat tour and walk tour. Bishnu and his friends are very good at spotting animals and we have been able to observe beautiful birds, rhinos and their babies, blackfaced monkeys, dears…
Unfortunately, we run out of luck to see the tiger but they are so difficult to spot. Maybe next time ?
We had the opportunity to get food from Bishnu’s wife (at the lodge but also on the go during safari) and it was very good
Finally, we had the chance to experience a celebration with friends during the first evening. It was very special and meaningful for us.
We fully recommand staying at Chital Lodge and doing safari with Bishnu !
It wasn’t only a safari but kind of a therapy and cultural sharing !