Hotels in Nepal
Gaida Wildlife Camp Chitwan
Gaida Wildlife Camp Chitwan :
Gaida Wildlife Camp borders the Rhino (our namesake) Zone in the central area of Royal Chitwan National Park. Guests on elephant-back safari quite often see as many as 10 to 15 rhinos. Gaida Lodge overlooks the river that serves as the parks natural boundary. Views from your bungalow window can include any of the mammals and birds that make their home in the park.
Reputed as one of the best managed Jungle Safari Resorts of Nepal, Gaida boasts of having two facilities; the Luxury Lodge and the outdoor Jungle Camp located within the central area of the park. Staffed by competent and dedicated professionals, Gaida offers an unusual setting and unique opportunity to observe wildlife from a close range.
Incentive Programs for tour groups, special interest tours, agencies and companies can be handled for up to 120 people. Please inquire for more information.
Getting There :
Flight - A 15 minute flight from Kathmandu to the Bharatpur airport in Chitwan followed by a drive of about 40 minutes is one of the popular ways to arrive at Gaida.
Road - A scenic and enjoyable access to Gaida is by road. The four hour country drive on the Prithvi Highway following the beautiful Trishuli river is a very rewarding experience. The drive through small villages, seeing people of diverse ethnic origins and terraced fields, presents an enchanting scene.
Raft - A raft trip of varying lengths on the Gandaki, Trishuli or Narayani rivers followed by a short drive escorted by Gaida representatives to the Gaida Jungle Lodge & Camp is another popular means to get the resort.
Services & Facilities :
Gaida Highlights :
Rhino Zone Location
23 Yrs of Service Experience - 1st Nepali Owned
Accommodations Available INSIDE the Park
All Facilities with Attached Bath and Hot Water
Only A/C Lodge inside Chitwan Park in Nepal
Elephant Training Program - One of a Kind
Royal Family's Choice Location for Chitwan
Naturalists & Ornithologists as Resident Staff
Lodge Facilities :
Gaida Jungle Lodge is situated overlooking the Dungre River. Thirty twin-sharing bungalows are built in a semi circle around a central dining Restaurant. Each has a sweeping view of the river & the grass land across with all standard furnishings and a spacious balcony. Attached toilet and shower facility using solar power for hot water are available. An outdoor garden and a well stocked bar provide a very comfortable atmosphere to stretch out and enjoy the surrounding jungle and even the towering Himalayas up in the north on clear days.
In order to maintain the jungle atmosphere and balance with wildlife, neither the Jungle Lodge or Camp are provided with electricity. Candles and Kerosene lanterns will be placed at your door during the night. A/C is provided by generator and water is solar-heated
Jungle Camp Facilities :
Gaida Jungle Camp is located amidst 'saal' forest 5 miles (8 km) away from the Lodge. The foothills of the Churia range border the southern edge of the Park. Here, safari style tents with thatched roofs provide accommodation in a wilderness environment. Each tent has plenty of space including two comfortable beds, a bedside table and attached toilet and hot/cold shower facility.
The wildlife activities here compliment the ones in the Lodge providing the guests with a unique insight of the deep forest. This region is also acknowledged as Chitwan's best bird watching area. Treks of varying duration are offered in the camp including a visit to the very successful Gharial (rare species of fish eating crocodile) Conservation Project. The best chances of viewing the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild are here.
Wildlife Activities :
In Gaida's diverse topography for wildlife and bird life habitat, a guest visit is enhanced by expert Naturalists and Shikaris (field guides) who manage and escort each safari. Trips are planned to highlight each feature of the park and include game viewing on elephant back, nature walks, dugout canoe excursions, jungle drives, observation from tree top blinds, cultural tours, slide presentations, treks to the Churia range, cultural dance presentations, butterfly/orchid tours, birding tours and exploratory trips according to schedule of stay.
Gaida Wildlife Camp has been host to several Ornithologist and Anthropologist groups since its establishment in 1976. Wildlife and nature expeditions to other national parks have also been organized.
Elephant Training - A recent addition to Gaida's activities includes an extended stay training with our staff elephants. No where else in Nepal or any other place in the world may you find this unique opportunity. For more information on how you may be a part of this program, please inquiry here.
Program(s) :
Living in a close association with nature has no limits. You can fully utilize your time and enjoy yourself a lot throughout your stay of any duration at Gaida. The longer you stay the more you enjoy.
In general, a three night stay is recommended at Gaida which allows you to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the jungle and to fully experience the many opportunities for game and bird viewing in the park.
A combination of Lodge and Camp provides an ideal itinerary. The wildlife activities at the camp provide a unique insight into the deep forest which is also acknowledged as Chitwan's bird watching paradise and Bear Zone.
Please inquiry here for a detailed program that will best suit your needs.
Other Services :
Rafting/Trekking - Two other adventures to highlight your stay in Nepal. Gaida also operates rafting, trekking and mountaineering expeditions in association with its member companies. These organizations are fully equipped to assist you with all necessary travel arrangements for your stay in Nepal and throughout the Indian subcontinent. Please inquire for more information.
