Temple Tiger

Temple Tiger Jungle Lodges and Wildlife Camps one of the finest in Asia, is situated in the heart of Chitwan National Park on the far western side and has the enviable distinction of being the best located property inside the National Park. This is proven by the record sightings of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhinoceros, crocodile and Gharial. Our territory of this fantastic reserve appeals to wildlife enthusiasts as well as visiting Ornithologists who consider our area a paradise for bird watching as both resident and migratory birds visit here in abundance.

Temple Tiger is the only Lodge inside the National Park of Chitwan, from where you can witness the natural game of prey and predator, from the hanging platform itself. This viewing deck, constructed above a huge man-made swamp provides a fantastic display of animals visiting the swamp or on the land.

Besides the view from your balcony, we also arrange jungle safaris on elephant back or by land rover. Nature walks accompanied by well-trained naturalists are very popular among nature lovers. Canoeing on the Narayani River provides an opportunity to watch gharial, dolphins and crocodiles from close quarters.

The Temple Tiger Jungle Lodge has tried and succeeded in creating a truly relaxing and welcoming atmosphere without disturbing the surrounding tranquillity of the jungle.

There are 32 individual super deluxe jungle lodges. These wooden lodges or villas as they are called are on stilts and are equipped with all 5 star amenities and have a private balcony over-looking the grassland. The tastefully decorated rooms with Tharu artifacts have wall to wall carpets, a sofa and international size twin/ double bed, The spacious, attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water are a beautiful blend of wood, marble and bamboo (rattan). The thatched roofs of the villas are made from the abundant Siru grass therefore they blend easily into the surroundings. The tented camps are situated in the vicinity of the jungle lodges.

The best times for visiting Temple Tiger are from mid- September as the monsoon ends, right through until the next pre-monsoon period the following June. The Lodge can be reached from Kathmandu and Pokhara by air, road, or a combination of road and river trip (see detailed section ’Getting there”)

The main Lodge area consists of a central complex carved out from the jungle. Here are found the main Lodge buildings. Traditionally built and thatched roofed, briefing and relaxing areas, the bar, a fine restaurant, a shop to meet most needs, a library and an outstanding wildlife viewing platform built out unto the wetlands adjacent to the lodge.

Accommodation is in bungalows supported on wooden stilts and distributed in well-spaced jungle clearings. All rooms have their own bathrooms, solar heated water systems, and solar powered electricity. They offer a cozy and warm environment.

Guest activities include early morning and afternoon elephant safaris lasting up to two hours. Large tracts of the surrounding countryside can be visited and diverse wildlife can be encountered. The nearby Narayani River offers tranquil float trips with opportunities for sighting Gharial, dolphins and crocodiles from close quarters, picnic lunches and rambles back through the jungle to the lodge. Four wheel drive vehicles can venture further afield and separate visits can be arranged to the park headquarters and the Gharial Breeding Centre at Sauraha. The trips are accompanied throughout by our trained wildlife guides who also present slide shows, briefings and can oversee evening discussion programmes around the campfire.

Food is varied, fresh and healthy. A mix of western, Asian and oriental, there is generally something to meet everyone’s expectations.

The aim of Temple Tiger jungle Lodge is to create a truly relaxing, welcoming and fascinating atmosphere without disturbing the surrounding tranquility of the jungle.

VIEWING DECK : This viewing deck is a major attraction from which various species of birds including migratory ones can be spotted. The man made swamp below has become a waterhole for occasional wildlife visitors too.

BOATMEN : To ferry you across River Narayani

ROUND HOUSE : This lounge area in the gazebo style with its welcoming atmosphere is a favourite with all. The bar makes it a good relaxing spot.

SQUARE DINING HALLl : its central sunken fireplace sets the perfect mood for a warm meal or quiet relaxation.

The advantage of booking with an organised company like ours is that we offer total packages that include all activities you could ever hope to do in Nepal. Our team of professionals provide excellent service combining everything from ticket and hotel reservations to booking treks in any region as well as organising other activities like rafting, bird-watching or excursions to any particular area/ site. We assure you of excellent service airport to airport.

You are awarded the luxury of just sitting back and enjoying your holiday when you book with Temple Tiger, as we believe in taking over all your travel worries. At Temple Tiger every minute detail mentioned in your itinerary will be attended to and every small request you may have just mentioned on a whim will also be catered to.

Besides just operating as a first class resort, Temple Tiger provides all required services which are taken care by our subsidiaries, which handle Ticketing, Trekking, Rafting and Mountaineering Expeditions.

Services at Temple Tiger Jungle Lodges are of the highest standards and are managed by a team of qualified and experienced people compromising of Naturalists, Guest Relations Officers, gourmet cooks, drivers and other well trained personnel, all who work with a dedicated spirit . They are endowed with ahigh level of patience and are most