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Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
Amaltari, Nawalparasi, Nepal · Tiger Tops · Core Luxury
Tiger Tops opened this Tharu lodge in 1982 on the edge of Chitwan National Park: twenty-one rooms in traditional architecture, a sister to the 1964 camp that started wildlife tourism in Nepal. In 2016 it stopped elephant-back safaris and switched to walking encounters. Jeep and Narayani River boat still go out; dinner is in the mango grove.
- 21 rooms
- Opened 1980
About Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge
- In 2016 the lodge ended elephant-back safaris in favor of ethical, non-riding elephant encounters.
- Twenty-one rooms on the border of Chitwan National Park, with restored open-top jeep safaris and Narayani River boats.
- It continues the 1964 Tiger Tops Chitwan camp, which pioneered wildlife tourism in Nepal.
History
Established in 1982, Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge was built to provide an authentic Tharu experience and support community development on the borders of Chitwan National Park. In 2016, the lodge pioneered a significant shift in Nepali tourism by ceasing all elephant-back safaris in favor of ethical, non-riding elephant encounters. It continues the legacy of the original 1964 Tiger Tops property as a model for sustainable and conservation-focused hospitality.
Experiences
- Grass cutting with mahouts and elephants — Morning activity cutting grass with mahouts and elephants.
- Buffer zone jungle walk with elephants — Jungle walk in the buffer zone with the lodge's elephants.
- Visit to Narayani River to watch elephants swim — Afternoon or evening visit to the Narayani River to watch elephants bathe and swim.
- Jeep safari — Jeep safari in Chitwan National Park with a naturalist, in classic vintage Land Rovers.
- River safari — Nature walk or bullock cart ride, then a float down the Narayani river in a hand-carved boat.
- Bird watching — Bird watching on the river and in the forest.
Amenities
- Ethical elephant encounters (non-riding)
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restored open-top jeep safaris
- Narayani River boat safaris
- Guided bird watching and village walks
- Al fresco dining in a mango grove garden
- All-inclusive
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