Photo: Sabina Bajracharya · CC BY-SA 4.0Home / Stay
Rest in the Terai
From riverside jungle lodges to community Tharu homestays — choices that put you close to the wildlife and the culture.
Types of Stay
Most visitors base themselves in or around Sauraha, the main gateway on the Rapti River, within easy reach of safari departure points.
Sauraha and the surrounding area offer a wide range of lodges and resorts, many along the Rapti riverfront, with safari packages, restaurants and gardens.
Community-run homestays in the buffer-zone villages offer an authentic window into Tharu life and channel tourism income directly to local families.
Camping and more rustic options are available through operators for those wanting to be closer to the wild edges of the park.
Photo: Zenith Rauniyar · CC BY-SA 4.0Eat & Facilities
Sauraha has grown from a small Tharu village into a relaxed travellers' town with cafes and restaurants serving Nepali specialities like momo, alongside shops, money exchange and tour desks. Many lodges include meals and can arrange your safari activities and park permits.
When to come, getting here, what to pack and staying safe.