泰格圖帕斯塔魯小屋

Overall, the lodge was good. We had hot water for showers and a comfortable bed. The mosquito netting needs to be re-engineered. Ours did not stay closed and it had 2 small holes in it. The food was very good; drinks were reasonably priced. We very much enjoyed the walk with the elephants to the river for sunset; the visit to the elephant camp to feed the elephants some treats. The canoe trip was a waste of time unless you are really into birds. We skipped the full day safari because we did one in Bardia NP and could not stand to sit in a jeep for 12 hours. We did do a 4 hour safari during which we saw rhinos up clase. Four hours is about the correct length of time for this activity. Shopping at the Tiny Store ws fun, too.

We have just returned from 3 exceptional days at Tiger Tops, Don't expect to see Tigers as the area is vast although on the Jeep Safari we did see Rhino, Our best excursion was walking with Elephants, Tiger Tops for the past 8 years do not allow guest to ride the Elephants however you get to walk between them allowing a magical experience. We came across 3 Rhinos and had a stand off with the 2 elephants either side of us, To say the moment was insane is an understatement. So good infarct we went again the next day and again came across Rhino again, The walk ends at the river where sun downers are served and the Elephants get to go for a wash and cool down. Food at the lodge was great catering for both western and local tastes. We staid in the Tents which was great however I think the Rooms would have been just fine.

I should have followed my gut and booked elsewhere when the sales team repeatedly failed to provide a written confirmation of our booking for five months. Only after begging (and cc'ing the owner) was I able to get a response a week before our departure to Nepal. Our stay started off with a nice welcome, but it slowly began to feel like attention to detail was lacking. Even after our ninth meal, no staff could remember that my partner was vegetarian (and at one point it appeared that they served something with nuts to another guest with a nut allergy). We wanted to order a bottle of wine with dinner to celebrate a special occasion and were told the wine list was at the pool with a shrug. When we checked out, they had charged us for a drink that we hadn't had - not a major issue except when I pointed it out, the response was that someone had written it down that way so it must be right. The elephant activities were entertaining, and the river safari was nice, but the other activities were fair to poor. Our guide was difficult to understand, often faced away from us when talking (making it hard to hear), and had a habit of speaking to only part of the group rather than everyone (resulting in an awkward game of telephone to share information). During our jungle walk, we didn't see much wildlife - understandable, animals are unpredictable - but our guide did little to make the activity interesting or worthwhile in any other way. He said maybe 100 words over the course of four hours, none of which explained where we were going or what we were looking for or at. We felt as though it was a chore for him to march us through the jungle. I asked to speak to the director as we were checking out, but we were ushered to the car taking us to the airport before anyone appeared. On the plus side, the food was good and plentiful.

My wife and I spent 3 nights at Tiger Tops. The good points: The staff were excellent - very friendly and efficient. Special mention for Connie, the guest host, who was great company and on top of everything we needed. Special mention also for Daniel our fantastic safari guide who has 56 years of experience in Chitwan National Park and our jeep driver, Min, who drove brilliantly for 10 hours. The 'Not so good'. We knew that it was a camp, not an up market hotel, but the room was extremely basic with a broken toilet seat, very poor lighting and not overly clean. Some of the window units were not fitted and the ceiling fan was very noisy.

Tiger Tops delivered on every dimension for us. The lodge is typical of safari lodges - rustic but with extraordinary service. The food is definitely a differentiator, as it's truly excellent, including total flexibility if you need to tailor things a bit based on preferences, kids, upset stomach, etc. From a safari perspective, we had an excellent guide and driver (Sam). The animal gods were with us, as we had excellent viewing in the park, including a high-quality tiger encounter with super clear viewing along the river. Other animals included an Indian Bison, gharial, yellow crocodile, rhinos, peacocks, monkeys, mongoose, martins, and a thousand deer. The highlight, however, even considering the tiger spotting, was definitely the elephant walk. After tracking tigers and rhinos for two days, you suddenly find yourself walking in the same heavy jungle where you watched a rhino disappear 10 feet from you and you knew a tiger was watching you without you being able to see it! With an elephant in front and an elephant behind, somehow you feel safe! We encountered two rhinos at close distance. It was pretty incredible - the elephants drew in close and came up along side the kids and starting making humming noises to establish their dominance. It was probably the most amazing animal experience I've ever had (which includes 3 trips to Africa). Tiger Tops is great value in an extraordinary part of the world.

My wife and I had an incredible trip! The food and hospitality were top notch. We both have food allergies and they were accommodated very well. We also celebrated our wedding anniversary and were surprised by the staff providing for us festivities to celebrate. Our guide (and wonderful friend) was amazing! He had so much knowledge of the area from plants, to animals, to birds, as well as the local culture. He was also very focused on ethical and sustainable tourism. We saw many more animals than we ever planned. I also appreciated the ethical and sustainable approaches to tourism that the Lodge follows. This trip will be cherished for years to come. I highly recommend Tiger Tops Tharu Lodge as a destination for seeing wildlife, local culture, and experiencing a retreat from urban life. The staff are also super friendly, accessible, knowledgeable, and fun.