 Introduction
Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge, situated 75
miles south west of Kathmandu, at an
elevation of 450 feet above sea level,
is in the heart of Royal Chitwan
National Park, a 500 square miles area
of tall grassland and magnificent
forests and wetlands. All the double
rooms, many in tree-houses or private
bungalows, are attractively furnished
with solar shower, fan and lighting. The
Gol Ghar (Round House) forms the centre
of the lodge and contains the dining
hall and lounge area. With its huge
domed roof and central open hearth it
will be your special place for
relaxation. Nepalese and Western
cuisines served and a fully stocked bar
is open till the last guest retires to
bed.
Activities at the Lodge and Tented Camp
include safaris on elephant and by river
boat, jungle walks, bird watching
excursions, and expeditions by Land
rover. Our renowned naturalists, (some
of whom have over 30 years' experience),
will introduce you to the fantastic
array of flora and fauna in the Park.
(They will be at hand Tiger Tops Jungle
Lodge, Jungle Lodge in Chitwan, Chitwan
Resortsall times to answer your
questions.) The wildlife of Chitwan
includes the endangered Greater One
Horned rhinoceros, several species of
deer, sloth bear, wild boar, fresh water
dolphin, the marsh mugger and gharial
crocodiles, over 450 species of birds,
leopards and the elusive, Royal Bengal
tiger.
Established in the early 60s in the lush
sub-tropical jungles of the Terai of
Nepal for wildlife enthusiasts, Tiger
Tops Jungle Lodge is the pioneer
wildlife safari lodge of Nepal and Asia
. Tiger Tops is located in the heart of
Nepal ’s premier Royal Chitwan National
Park ; a world heritage site and
provides sensible comfort and skilled
staff to ensure the finest wildlife
safaris in Asia today . Chitwan is one
of Asia ’s richest and most spectacular
wildlife sanctuaries and in 2003
iExplore, rated this park as one of the
best “Wildlife Safari Destinations of
the World”.
Services & Facilities
All double rooms at the Lodge are
attractively furnished and each room has
solar powered reading lamps and ceiling
fans, with solar heated showers in the
attached bathroom. Nepalese and Western
cuisine is served in the central dining
hall with its huge domed roof and
central open fireplace. A fully stocked
bar is open until the last guest
retires.
Activities at the Lodge include wildlife
viewing from elephant back, jungle
walks, bird-watching, land rover drives,
river safaris, elephant camp visits,
wildlife viewing
 and photographing from machans (blinds). Every evening a slide
show explains more fully about the flora
and fauna of the National Park. All
wildlife activities are escorted by
experienced naturalists.
Wildlife in Chitwan includes the greater
one-horned rhinoceros, spotted deer, hog
deer, sambar deer and barking deer as
well as a wide variety of birdlife. With
a bit of luck, there are always the
chance of glimpsing the leopard, sloth
bear and Royal Bengal tiger.
Rustic Lodge with tree-houses and
private bungalows, solar heated showers,
dining hall and lounge; located 75 miles
from Kathmandu.
Food &
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.
Activities
At Machan Wildlife Resort, a team of
expert naturalists has been formed under
the leadership of Dr. Charles Ramble, an
anthropologist and naturalist with wide
experience of Nepal. They will share
their knowledge of the jungle’s flora
and fauna as they guide you on elephant
back and in Landrovers, on nature walks
and bird-watching excursions Canoeing is
done in traditional dugout canoes which
will give you a tranquil crocodile’s-eye
view of the jungle, and a few miles
drive upstream to the villages of the
Danwar tribal community will allow you a
glimpse into the lives of the jungle
dwellers of Nepal.
When the spirit of the
explorer-adventurers is strongest, we
will trek with you into the dense
forests of the Churia hills, the last
domain in Chitwan where wild elephants
still roam. Hidden in this remote region
are the remains of ancient settlements
that the jungle has reclaimed. To
appreciate Tiger Tops fully we
 recommend
a visit of not less than 3 days.
Hotel Details
- 28 Rooms
- 2 Floors Built in 1965 Laundry
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Complementary Coffee
- Gift Shop
- Room Service
Room
Amenities
- Refrigerator
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Daily Maid Service
- Balcony / Terrace
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