"Ram was a very good guide and a true gentleman. He was sensitive, caring and very helpful."
Nicole Findlay (Nepal Tailor-made, Jul 09) |
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ISLAND JUNGLE RESORT, CHITWAN, NEPAL
GPO Box: 2154, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Note: The following information is provided from our own visits & research, the resort itself, and our clients' experience of using the hotel.
Introduction:
 The Island Jungle Resort is a lodge situated in the actual parklands of Chitwan National Park and is the preferred lodge for all of our standard tours to the area. Being situated in the Park itself, staying here does give our travellers the chance to get up close and personal to all the incredible wildlife without having to trek in on jeeps every morning. Location:
The Lodge is located next to the Rapti River and has its own Elephant stables, which you may be able to visit while staying in the lodge. Elephant washing can also sometimes be arranged! To access the park, we normally drive our clients from either Pokhara or Kathmandu to the local town of Sauraha from where you will be picked up by the Lodge’s employees and then taken the rest of the way by 4 wheel drive. It’s then a short canoe ride over the river to the entrance of the lodge.
Accommodation:
 Accommodation is usually in either a rustic forest bungalow or chalet with all of these having hot and cold showers. The rooms are well funished and all bed and bathroom linen is provided.
Being based in the Park itself does mean that electricity is limited and therefore is only run for a few hours each day – usually first thing in the morning and for a few hours in the evening. With this in mind, we do recommend that our clients take a small travel torch with them. Elsewhere, lighting is provided through Kerosene lamps.
All of the accommodation is clean and kept to a good standard with meals served in a separate dining hall.
Bars & Restaurants:
 The Lodge operates on a full-board level so all meals whilst in the Park are included for any of our clients visiting.
There is also a small outside bar area (Tharu bar) that overlooks the Rapti river – perfect for a few sundowners after wildlife spotting all day! The bar offers an array of imported as well as local liquors, beers and soft drinks.
Facilities & Services:
Although the lodge doesn’t have general amenities such as laundry, 24 hr room service or internet access – we feel that the chance to get so close to the wildlife far outweighs this and coupled with the amazing staff working there who will stop at nothing to ensure a pleasant stay for you with as much wildlife seen as possible, makes any stay in the Island Jungle Resort a memorable one.
Other services include: 
- Jungle walks
- Elephant rides
- Canoe trips
- Certain safaris by jeep
Useful Links:
Tours that use this hotel:
Note: We use this resort for the time spent in Chitwan on most of our Standard level tours in Nepal. We also offer it for private and tailor-made itineraries as well.
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| Nepal Explorer |
Nepal |
15 days |
From UK£765 |
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Kathmandu, Trekking, Rafting, Chitwan National Park. This multi-activity tour gives a taste of all that Nepal has to offer, in just 2 weeks. You explore the ancient city of Kathmandu, enjoy a short trek in the Annapurna foothills, try some white-water rafting on the Seti River, and have a full range of safari activities in Chitwan National Park.
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| Nepal Family Adventure |
Nepal |
14 days |
From UK£895 |
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Kathmandu, Annapurna camping trek, Rafting, Bandipur, Chitwan National Park. This tour has been specially designed for families with children aged 6-16 who want to enjoy a multi-activity tour in Nepal either on their own or with like-minded families & children. We include some fascinating cultural sightseeing, a relaxed camping trek with spectacular views, some easy rafting, and time in Chitwan National Park, with the chance to bathe with the working elephants. |
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| Nepal Uncovered |
Nepal |
15 days |
From UK£755 |
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Kathmandu, Trekking, Bandipur, Chitwan National Park. With a tour of Kathmandu,
a short trek in the Annapurna foothills, safari activities in Royal
Chitwan National Park, and a visit to the ancient trading hill-town of Bandipur, this
multi-activity tour introduces you to many of the different aspects of Nepal that make it such an rewarding country to visit.
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| Rivers & Rhinos |
Nepal |
10 days |
From UK£500 |
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Kathmandu, Rafting, Chitwan National Park. After exploring the fascinating city of Kathmandu, we enjoy a few days of exciting white-water rafting on the scenic Seti river. Next we head to Chitwan National Park for a full range of safari activiites in the park, with the chance to see numerous types of wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and possibly a tiger.
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| Nepal Discovery |
Nepal |
14 days |
From UK£775 |
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Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Bandipur. This tour covers Nepal's wildlife, history & people, without any strenuous physical activities. We explore the major sites in the Kathmandu Valley, enjoy safari activities in Chitwan National Park, relax and do some day walks around Pokhara, and visit the ancient trading hill-town of Bandipur. |
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| Nepal Wildlife Safari |
Nepal |
12 days |
From UK£880 |
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Kathmandu, Bardia & Chitwan National Parks. This tour combines a visit to the famous Royal Chitwan National Park, best known for its population of the rare one-horned rhinoceros, with another superb but less-visited wildlife
haven, the Royal Bardia National Park in western Nepal, where you have a better chance of seeing the majestic Bengal tiger.
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