Barahi Jungle Lodge

Just a great stay we had there. Everything excellent!!!

I had a wonderful stay at the Barahi Jungle Lodge, Meghauli, Chitwan National Park. I'd definitely count this among my most favourite resorts. The Barahi Jungle Lodge is located by the banks of the Rapti river, opposite Chitwan National Park. Naturally, one gets a beautiful view of the river and the grasslands from this lodge. Another great property of this area, Taj Meghauli Sarai is situated adjacent to the Barahi Jungle Lodge. First of all, the resort staff is exceptionally good. Everyone exuded natural warmth and gave genuine smiles. They give a lot of personal attention to each guest. The check-in procedure was smooth and since I had reached Chitwan quite late in the evening, I also discussed my safari and boat ride plans before going to the room. The staff patiently explained all the activities, as well as the facilities the lodge offers. The lodge employs a team of knowledgeable naturalists, with each guest being assigned a dedicated naturalist to manage safari plans and ensure a seamless experience. I was fortunate to have Rajesh as my naturalist. He was not only present during my check-in but also guided both the jeep safari and boat ride the following day. I would highly recommend the jungle safari, which is organized by the lodge itself. It starts with a short boat ride to cross the river, after which you board the jeep. I took the half-day safari. It was definitely worthwhile! Thanks to Rajesh, I was able to spot at least 6–7 rhinos. In fact, we spotted the first rhino barely 2–3 minutes into the safari. However, the highlight was the jungle breakfast. At some point during the safari, they park the jeep in a quiet spot and lay down the food. Having breakfast while witnessing the sights and sounds of the forest is an experience! The sunset boat ride was a wonderful experience. I was the only person on the boat that day, and with no other boats on the river, it felt like a truly private and peaceful moment. I had the opportunity to spot several birds and gharials along the way. After about an hour, the boat was anchored near the bank, and I was served snacks and drinks, all while watching the sun set in the background! Talking about the accommodation, one gets to stay in small private huts. A stoop leads to the hut. Each hut is spacious and artistically designed. There is a spacious bathroom with a lovely tub as well as a small balcony. The huts have all the necessary amenities. I would like to thank the housekeeping team for their kind gestures such as keeping rubber hot water bottle in the bed. In fact the entire hotel team excels in these small things. For example, they promptly bring you warm face towels when you return from a jeep or boat safari. The food served at their restaurants was good, and the service was very professional. I'd particularly like to mention the name of Sanjana, who was particularly kind. In the evening, a Tharu cultural performance was organized by the riverside. Witnessing the performance next t