jungle lodge · Amaltari
Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
A lodge on the edge of Amaltari village in Nawalpur, built in the style of Tharu longhouses with mud-plastered walls, on the western side of Chitwan National Park. Its naturalists lead drives, walks and river trips, and the Tharu village is right outside the gate.
Tiger Tops is one of the oldest names in Nepal's wildlife tourism, and its Tharu Lodge sits beside Amaltari on the western edge of Chitwan National Park, in Nawalpur district. The buildings take their form from the Tharu longhouse, with long, low wings and mud-plastered walls, set among rice fields and gardens.
Naturalists lead jeep drives into the western sector of the park, guided walks, river trips on the Narayani and visits to the village, where Tharu and Bote families live and farm. The lodge is a good choice for travellers who want comfort, expert guiding and a strong connection with village life. It usually closes for part of the monsoon; check dates when booking.
Why we use it
- Tharu longhouse-style architecture beside a working village
- Experienced naturalists on the quiet western side of the park
- Narayani river trips with a chance of wild gharials
Questions
Where is Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge?
Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge is beside Amaltari village in Kawasoti Municipality, Nawalpur district, on the western side of Chitwan National Park. It is about 7 km south of Kawasoti on the East-West Highway and roughly 1.5 hours by road from Bharatpur airport. The lodge arranges transfers.
Is Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge open all year?
The lodge usually closes for part of the monsoon, roughly mid-summer, when heavy rain limits park access. Opening dates change from year to year, so check current status before you travel and book early for the peak months of February to April.
What makes Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge different?
It is built in the style of a Tharu longhouse beside a real Tharu village, on the quieter western side of Chitwan, with experienced naturalists. Guests combine park drives and Narayani river trips with time in Amaltari village, which gives a fuller picture of life around the park.
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