Meghauli Serai Chitwan National Park - A Taj Safari Lodge

Starting the day with breakfast as you watch rhinos across the river bank, you would think things could get better but they do. The accomodation is truely lovely, the staff could not be more welcoming, our jeep jungle tours were impressive with local guides and drivers who knew all the best spots to kind Rhino and wait for tigers and leopards to appear after discovering footprints. The spa left me relaxed and rejuvenated. The meals were delicious and changed every night and the cocktails were an added bonus.

My stay at the private pool villa was unforgettable! The villa itself was luxurious and serene, offering complete privacy and comfort. The wildlife safari was thrilling, bringing us close to nature and offering incredible sightings. Ending the day with a peaceful sundowner boating experience was the perfect touch—watching the sunset over the water was magical. This combination of adventure and relaxation made for a truly one-of-a-kind getaway.

What a fantastic experience we had 2 weeks ago at Meghauli Serai. I was there with my godadughter for 3 nights, and we were treated like royalty. From the warm greeting upon arrival, the daily surprises by Sanjay, the care to make sure we enjoyed every meal (remembering our preferences) to the amazing daily safaris, it was all magical. The rooms were very comfortable with some of the best bedding of the whole trip. The private plunge pool was a perfect respite from the hot hot weather. It was clean, clear and cool. The food was varied and we always had a choice of western or Nepali food. The chef(s) made some fabulous meals, and Sanjay and his coworkers delivered them with a smile, with some jokes, and in varied locations (pool, restaurant, bar, river view) so every meal was memorable. I spoke with my goddaughter's mom today and she said my goddaughter was still bringing up Sanjay and his wonderful hospitality. He really made it so special. The variety and combination of the jeep, boat and walking safari ls kept it interesting and fresh each day. Speaking of the safari, I had missed an opportunity to do a safari in India to look for tigers, so spotting a tiger here was on the top of my list. I knew not to be upset if we didn't see one, as the grasses were starting to get high, and a safari isn't like Disneyland- you aren't guaranteed any sightings. Our naturalist, Santosh, mentioned they hadn't seen a tiger in a month or so. In our second day, we were so very pleased to get to a vantage point to see a large male tiger crossing the river. When the locals on elephants mentioned their elephants were getting a bit spooked, Santish knew exactly where we needed to go. And our (always smiling) driver, Balkrishna, got us up to the lookout place just in time!! It was magical, and I think our excitement was matched by our guides's excitement. With bucket list item checked off, i was satisfied. But when a a tiger is sighted, it's likely to be spotted in the area again in the surtounding days. So we went back and searched the area. No luck. However, later on our way out of the park, I spotted a tiger just off to the right in the grass hanging out. This time a female and she was glorious. I know we were lucky, and finding all the animals is not guaranteed (we never saw the sloth bear), however, I believe the care, knowledge, and persistence of Santosh helped us make the most of our experience. I highly recommend if you find yourself in Nepal and want to get close to nature, you book a place at Meghauli Serai. You won't regret it.

Truly an incredible experience. The hospitality was top tier! We loved our safaris - saw rhinos, crocodiles, bears, monkeys. Santosh was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and kind. And Chitra was a phenomenal host - took such great care of us! So accommodating - for us Americans it was unforgettable!

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Meghauli Serai. Even though our plane was five hours late leaving from Kathmandu, we were greeted with smiles at the airport and at the hotel. The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The large bathroom and balcony were an additional benefit. We were thrilled to know the hotel has a policy of four garments free per day, per person for laundering our clothes which was greatly appreciated. Every meal was delicious with amazing detail to their presentation. When dinning, Sanjay always greeted us with a smile and was very accommodating with any requests. He was an ambassador for their resort including leading the guest in dance cultural dinner show. Buddhi, our safari guide was personable and incredibly knowledgeable as he led us on our trek into the park. He made sure we were able to see a rhino up close. Amit, as the Hotel Manager, you have an amazing staff. We appreciate your continued interest in our stay including making sure to adjust our arrival and departure coordination impacts due to delayed flights. No easy task. We enjoyed our stay greatly!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Taj! The amenities and rooms are unbeatable, the food is absolutely delicious, and the staff members are amazing. A special shoutout to Sanjay for making our stay extra special! The hotel offers incredible opportunities to see wildlife, including walking, jeep, and boat safaris, and we could even see elephants and rhinos from the pool. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. A truly unforgettable experience!