Meghauli Serai Chitwan National Park - A Taj Safari Lodge

By far the best TAJ property we have stayed at. This place is an experience in itself, being inside the iconic Chitwan National Park, the biggest and first national park in Nepal, this place has every element which one would want to experience when on a safari. What differentiate this place is definitely the staff, people, naturalists (who are professionally trained and certified). They employ the local people from the neighbouring village to create employment and support the system around. The food (we went for full board which includes all meals but no drinks) was super delicious. Every meal was a treat and the quality /fresh ingredients could be felt. The safari experience which we did with Santosh was amazing. We opted for 2 safaris since we were here for 3 days, in addition to river safari (must do) , we also did jungle walk (as experience in itself) spotting so many rhinos, wild boar, tiger pug marks, crocs, and number of birds species with spotted deers. We also spotted a baby rhino with the mum We didn't want to leave this place and wanted to extend. But I am sure we will be back again. Thank you to the team and manager Amit for taking care of us and making it a memorable stay from every aspect

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.

We were lucky enough to stay here as a family on a trip in October 2024. Upon entering the grounds, it is apparent the level of attention to detail and service paid by staff. We were warmly greeted at check-in (the main building is stunning, with views directly across the river into Chitwan National Park. Each excursion into the park was spectacular; our guide was incredibly knowledgable and took us to many different spots, allowing us to see the endangered black rhinos on many occasions in addition to numerous other flora and fauna. I want to specifically shout-out Sanjay, who was managing the culinary experience. His positive, friendly, welcoming energy was contagious and he went above and beyond to consistently ensure we were enjoying every meal. He was outstanding in every way, and set the bar absurdly high for excellent hospitality. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone traveling to see Chitwan.

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!