Siddhartha Hospitality Launches Luxury Wildlife Resort in Meghauli, Chitwan

Strategic Insights -

In a significant move to attract high-end tourists to Nepal's thriving wildlife tourism sector, Siddhartha Hospitality, a leading Nepali hospitality chain, has launched a luxury wildlife resort in Meghauli, Chitwan. The resort, previously known as Sarang Wildlife Sanctuary, has been rebranded and brought into operation as Siddhartha Wildlife Retreat by Siddhartha Business Group. This newly opened resort offers a unique opportunity for tourists to immerse themselves in nature while observing aquatic life, wild animals, and birds in their natural habitat. The resort is located near the western boundary of Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, and adjacent to a community forest, providing an authentic jungle living experience. The resort features 17 villas built in traditional Tharu style, accommodating 48 guests across 24 deluxe rooms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The resort is strategically located near the western boundary of Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO heritage site, and adjacent to a community forest.
  • The resort features 17 villas built in traditional Tharu style, accommodating 48 guests across 24 deluxe rooms.
  • The resort offers various tour packages, including jungle activities for both domestic and international guests.
  • Guests can interact with elephants at the resort, including feeding them grass and grain, taking garden walks with them, enjoying an elephant bath, or even having breakfast alongside the elephants.
  • The resort has three elephants, including a calf, and offers a premium swimming pool with an adjoining poolside bar.
  • The resort is situated 30 km southwest of Bharatpur Airport and spans over 12 bighas (around 8 hectares) of jungle.
  • The resort provides an immersive jungle living experience, with opportunities for birdwatching, jungle wildlife viewing, and boating on the Rapti River.

Statistics:

  • Meghauli is home to over 550 species of birds.
  • Siddhartha Hospitality currently operates over 30 outlets across Nepal under various brands.
  • The resort offers 24 deluxe rooms, accommodating 48 guests.
  • The resort spans over 12 bighas (around 8 hectares) of jungle.
  • Guests can book full-day or half-day jungle safaris in comfortable jeeps, accompanied by experienced guides.

Sources:

  • "Siddhartha Hospitality launches luxury wildlife resort in Meghauli", [The Himalayan Times](https://thehimalayantimes.com/events/siddhartha-hospitality-launches-luxury-wildlife-resort-in-meghauli/)
  • [Nepal Expat](https://nepalexpat.com/foreign-german-girl-arrives-in-tirupur-as-saturday-girl/)
  • [Siddhartha Hospitality](https://siddharthahospitality.com/)