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Tiger Tops Karnali Jungle Lodge

INTRODUCTION

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge and Tented Camp are situated in the Royal Bardia National Park in far west Nepal. Accessible by flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, a trip which offers breathtaking views of the Himalaya, followed by a 2 hour scenic drive along the East West Highway through the lowlands of Nepal passing many fascinating Tharu villages.Tiger Tops Nepal has pioneered adventure tourism in far West Nepal with the opening of a uniquely styled Jungle Lodge on the edge of the Royal Bardia National Park and a comfortable Tented Camp within the park, 18 kms north of the Lodge on the banks of the great Karnali River.

Approximately 1000 sq kms in area, the park has a rich and varied wildlife - wild elephant, the Greater One Horned rhinoceros, leopard, blue bull, sambar and swamp deer, Chital (spotted deer), wild boar, and the most magnificent of cats, the Royal Bengal Tiger. Bardia is remote and still relatively unexplored, but over 300 species of birds have been recorded here. The park is surrounded by villages of some of the most spectacular and colourful Tharu tribal peoples.

Tiger Tops Karnali offers a unique wildlife cultural and adventure experience. The lodge, built appropriately from local materials, is decorated in the style of the Tharus and blends perfectly with its surroundings. Its twelve double rooms with attached bathrooms offer comfortable accommodation whilst the central dining area and a well stocked bar provide an ideal setting for dining and relaxing.

Over looking the snow-fed waters of the Karnali River is one of the most enchanting jungle camps in Asia - Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp. Patterned after the famous Tiger Tops Tented Camp in Chitwan National Park, it offers the same high class facilities-spacious safari tents with twin beds, separate hot and cold showers and modern jungle toilet amenities. A fully stocked bar is open until the last guest retires. Nepali and Western cuisine is served around the campfire.

Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge and Tented Camp, in conjunction with its affiliate Himalayan River Exploration, has introduced river running on the Bheri and Karnali Rivers. White water and scenic float trips are arranged for several days through the exciting rapids, deep gorges, forested hillsides and remote villages of these little known rivers before arriving at Tiger Tops Karnali Tented Camp.

FEATURES

Set on the edge of Royal Bardia National Park, Karnali Lodge offers each visitor the chance to explore the most undisturbed wilderness area in the Terai lowlands. The Park has a rich and varied wildlife and is home to endangered species including the One Horned Rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Gangetic Dolphin, a very rare species with a limited population found only in the Ganges River of Nepal and India. From the lodge one can explore the surrounding areas on elephant back, foot, jeep and boat.

The villages of the indigenous Tharu people surround the park and the jungle lodge embraces much of the Tharu architecture offering a perfect mix of nature, culture, adventure and luxury. The lodge’s double rooms are complete with en suite bathroom. There is a central dining area and Western and Nepali cuisine is served. The fully-stocked bar remains open until the last person goes to bed.

Karnali Jungle Lodge is accessible by land, by air (flight to Nepalgunj followed by a 2-hour drive) or one can raft down the mighty Karnali River into the Park itself.

At Karnali Jungle Lodge individual interests are encouraged and programmes are designed after discussion with every guest.

Tiger Mountain remains the leader in conservation and environmental control.

What to bring?

Binoculars add greatly to your enjoyment of wildlife viewing.
Personal medical requirements and insect repellent.
We suggest that guests travel light, bringing only one small suitcase or duffel bag.

WHEN TO COME ?

September to June

September to October & March to April: The days are hot (70o-80o F); however, by evening it cools down again.
November-February: The days are pleasant whilst the mornings and evenings are cool.
May to August: The days are hot and the nights are warm and slightly humid.

WHAT TO WEAR ?
Dress at Tiger Tops Karnali Jungle Lodge is completely casual both during the day and in the evening. Jungle colours such as beige, brown, khaki and green are least disturbing to the environment and therefore most appropriate. Comfortable safari clothes and shoes made for easy walking are recommended.

For visits during March to September and early October, light summer clothing is needed and swimwear and raingear are useful.

During November to February, sweaters and warm jackets are required for the mornings and evenings.

Note: our shop at the Lodge has a selection of safari shirts, shorts, T-shirts, sunhats etc.