Meghauli Serai Chitwan National Park - A Taj Safari Lodge

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.

I came here in search of Rhinos, I’d heard Chitwan national park was a great place to see them. I did some research and the Meghauli location seemed to be a great place to stay to have Rhinos encounters. Firstly the hotel and staff from general manager Amit to every single employee were exceptional. This was my first experience staying at a Taj hotel and if their other properties are half as good as this one I’ll be looking to experience their resorts and safaris around the world. Santosh the naturalist and Santosh the driver got me some of the best animal encounters I’ve experienced as a wildlife photographer, they even spotted a leopard which was an unexpected but amazing surprise, Chitra and Anupa in the restaurant were also extremely hospitable as were the whole front desk team. 10/10 recommend, all in all I saw 20 plus rhinos some from the resort, most from the safari, an Indian leopard and countless species of bird. The rooms are amazing, a plunge pool looking over the national park amazing bathrooms and comfortable beds. Thank you again the Taj Meghauli team I will be back!

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.

We stayed three nights at the Meghauli Serai and had extremely positive experience. The whole staff was very friendly and service minded from the first moment until leaving us at the airport (special thanks to Santosh and Sanjay). The place is well designed, clean and cozy. Having visited many hotels and resorts around the globe, Meghauli Serai stands out as one of the very best.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Meghauli Serai. Even though our plane was five hours late leaving from Kathmandu, we were greeted with smiles at the airport and at the hotel. The rooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The large bathroom and balcony were an additional benefit. We were thrilled to know the hotel has a policy of four garments free per day, per person for laundering our clothes which was greatly appreciated. Every meal was delicious with amazing detail to their presentation. When dinning, Sanjay always greeted us with a smile and was very accommodating with any requests. He was an ambassador for their resort including leading the guest in dance cultural dinner show. Buddhi, our safari guide was personable and incredibly knowledgeable as he led us on our trek into the park. He made sure we were able to see a rhino up close. Amit, as the Hotel Manager, you have an amazing staff. We appreciate your continued interest in our stay including making sure to adjust our arrival and departure coordination impacts due to delayed flights. No easy task. We enjoyed our stay greatly!