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!

Nothing, great value for money

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 !

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!

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.

It was an unforgettable experience being in the jungle! For me as a "cityboy " it was amazing seeing rhino's elephants monkeys crocodiles deer and various birds! Bishnu was my private guide because there were no other tourists. He made a very nice programme for 3 days: villagewalk, jeepsafari junglewalk canoetrip and visiting the crocodilefarm breeding centre. At the junglewalk cousin Manoj was also there to get experience to be a guide later. The meals ( 3 times a day) were very delicious! It was really emotional to say goodbye after such a nice and warm stay! Many thanks with love Hans Namasté !

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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!

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.

Loved how welcoming Bishnu and his family were, they made us feel comfortable and were very attentive to our needs. The location of the lodge is also brilliant and Bishnu gave us a wonderful safari experience. He is passionate about nature and animals and is super knowledgeable - ensuring we saw many animals and got the most out of the tour. I loved it so much I will definitely be back some day to do it again!

The room is basic but perfectly sufficient, with a hot shower and comfortable bed with mosquito nets

Amazing location outside of the tourist hub right on the edge of the national park. Bishnu and his family made us feel so welcome! Bishnu was an excellent guide on both our Jeep tour and walking safari tour, we spent all day in the jungle it was incredible. Bishnu’s eldest son is a brilliant guide in the making - you can tell the family have a genuine passion for wildlife. The food cooked by Bishnu’s wife was amazing! Definitely will be back!

Nothing not to like! Just make sure you get off the tourist bus at Bharatpur (before the last stop) you can get a tuk tuk or public bus from there.

Our host and his family have been absolutely kind and helpful and exceeded our expectations. Vishnu is a great and experienced guide of the jungle and can arrange and guide a variety of activities in the Chitwan national park. We definitely recommend a hike with him in the jungle. The setting of the small bungalow-style rooms around the big garden is amazing, the dinning hall very comfortable and cool and the meals they serve (breakfast, lunch, dinner) very tasty and qood quality.

Dinning hall, kitchen, garden and all common areas have been perfectly clean and tidy. The rooms, although they offer an original "stay in the jungle" feeling, need to undergo some good renovation and cleanliness of room and bathroom should be improved.