Safari Narayani Hotel is a spectacular year round property offering two and three nights jungle packages for the perfect get- away. Located on a bluff overlooking the Rapti River and the National Park beyond, Safari Narayani Lodge is an ideal getaway for those seeking solace from the humdrum of 21st century. 10 Elephants to take you through Asia's premier National Park in search of Tigers, Leopards, Rhinos, Sloth Bears and other denizens of the jungle. Naturalists, guides and 160 other staff to make your stay an experience of a lifetime! Ethnically inspired "Tharu Ghar', our community center for intermingling with fellow travelers. Here we have our Dining Hall, Bar, Fireplace and Viewing Deck/Partio. The 37-room Narayani Safari Hotel was built in 1987 and the Narayani Safari Lodge (12 rooms) followed in 1988. Both are located on the periphery of the royal Chitwan National Park, 150km from Kathmandu in Nepal. The park covers 932 km2 of the subtropical lowlands of the south central Himalayas and was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 1992. Environmentally sound practices were adopted right from the initial stages of the project. Some of the significant measures adopted are presented in this case study.
Environmental and Economic Benefits:
The direct environmental benefits include preservation of the natural resources of the park by choosing to build the resort outside the Park. Additional environmental and economic benefits are also contributed by material and energy conservation through use of local building material.
Located on a bluff overlooking the Rapti River and the National Park beyond, Safari Narayani Lodge is an ideal getaway for those seeking solace from the humdrum of 21st century.10 Elephants to take you through Asia's premier National Park in search of Tigers, Leopards, Rhinos, Sloth Bears and other denizens of the jungle. Naturalists, guides and 160 other staff to make your stay an experience of a lifetime! Ethnically inspired "Tharu Ghar', our community center for intermingling with fellow travellers. Here we have our Dining Hall, Bar, Fireplace and Viewing Deck/Partio
At Safari Narayani Hotel, among the activities on offer are canoes or walks in the Royal Chitwan Park to experience wildlife nature such as Rhinoceros, tigers, leopards, sloth-bear, gharial crocodile and scores of different species of birds. Alternatively, guests can just lay back and enjoy the famous Chitwan sunset while watching elephants bath.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation at Safari Narayani Lodge is in timber-framed bungalows having private bathrooms providing modern toilet amenities. To blend with the environment, lighting is by kerosene lanterns which we place outside your rooms at sundown. The main building with the dining room and bar and the pathway to the rooms are lighted by electric bulbs, and the power comes from a generator.
The paintings on the walls and the curtains also have a peculiar charm of it’s own. They were created by the women of Nepal’s Methyl culture.These women live in villages near the Tear town of Janakpur, where Sita, the heroine of The Ramayana, was married to the God, Ram. The villages once belonged to a Kingdom called Mithila and today the women continue to maintain the rich ancient traditions of their culture.
FOOD AND DRINKS
The Resort restaurant offers both Nepalese, Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisine, hygienically prepared with concern for your health. Our bar offers a wide variety of imported and local liquors, beers, soft drinks and exotic cocktails.
CLOTHING
Located just outside the tropics, the days in Chitwan are generally warm for most of the year and require only light clothing. However, from November to February the early mornings and evenings can be very chilly, requiring a warm sweater or jacket. Early morning elephant rides can be particularly cold before the sun rises and warms the air enough to dispel the damp morning mist.
Light weight, loose-fitting trousers and long-sleeved shirts are recommended for elephant riding as they give protection from cuts and scratches while moving through the tall grass and forests. Canvas shoes or lightweight boots are ideal for walking or elephant riding as they give protection from thorny vines, insects and prickles. Bright colors are very conspicuous in the jungle and we advise that you wear neutral-colored clothing. A sunhat or light neck scarf and suncream are necessary for preventing sunburn and perhaps insect repellent for use out of doors in the evening. You may wish to bring a swim suit for a dip in the swimming pool in our grounds.
