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April 2, 2024
We had high expectations for our stay, and the reality exceeded every one of them. We stayed in a villa that was thoughtfully furnished and decorated and extremely comfortable. The view of the river was perfect, joyful to sit outside and just relax. The property itself is attractive and welcoming, with lots of places to appreciate the surroundings and to rest and/or socialize. The dining area takes advantage of the views whether sitting indoors or out. A shout-out to Chitra and his associates for taking such fantastic and attentive care of us. A truly amiable host. It was like being treated by an old friend. The food was delicious and varied. Everything was excellent, but we especially enjoyed the Chinese offerings. And the safaris..... We were going in large part to see a tiger. We'd failed in our efforts in India, and the odds are even less in Nepal. Our deep and abiding gratitude to Santosh and Santosh for their extraordinary skills and, as important, their patience, which allowed us to see a tiger on two of our three drives. Just seeing one would have been a miracle, but two? Most people will take just one drive and cover a lot of territory. In our case, we arranged for a private vehicle and were able to sit quietly where Santosh and Santosh identified as highest probability based on their considerable knowledge, and it paid off. Please keep expectations in check, as sightings are very rare, but worth the effort. Beyond the tiger, we had exciting sightings of a sloth bear, crocs, rhinos, lots of birds, and many other animals. I also recommend taking taking the boat ride on the river. Beautiful scenery and stunning bird sightings. Many thanks to Amit and his superb staff. Without exception, they made us feel welcome and appreciated, responding immediately and cheerfully to whatever we needed. I recommend this property with great enthusiasm and appreciation for all the staff did to make our stay so memorable.