Description:
Established in the early 60s in the lush sub-tropical jungles of the Terai of Nepal for wildlife enthusiasts, Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge is the pioneer wildlife safari lodge of Nepal and Asia . Tiger Tops is located in the heart of Nepal ?s premier Chitwan National Park ; a world heritage site and provides sensible comfort and skilled staff to ensure the finest wildlife safaris in Asia today . Chitwan is one of Asia ?s richest and most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries and in 2003 iExplore, rated this park as one of the best ?Wildlife Safari Destinations of the World?.
Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge (TTJL), in common with the entire Tiger Mountain Group, practices environmentally responsible and sustainable conservation tourism. Our lodges and camps are used as models throughout Asia . Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge?s famous tree houses and bungalows are built with sustainable natural materials. The lodge has twenty guest rooms with double, single and triple bed options available. Each room more... has solar powered reading lamps, ceiling fans, attached modern bathrooms equipped with solar-heated showers. The Lodge?s photovoltaic solar power plant is the largest in Nepal .
A feature of the lodge is the circular Dining Hall and Bar called a Gol Ghar with its huge domed roof and central open hearth; a special place to relax with friends and discuss the day?s adventures and wildlife seen. The lodge has a reputed kitchen that serves a range of western and Nepali cuisine utilizing fresh organic food supplies, some from Tiger Mountain Organic Farms ? the company?s organic demonstration and development farms are located just outside the park at Meghauli and adjacent toTiger Mountain Tharu Lodge. All meals, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and light snacks are included in the rate. Special menus are available for children, those with special dietary needs and the kitchen can also supply a range of Japanese dishes on request. The fully stocked bar will provide international cocktails and a range of special local ones such as the renowned Tiger Tops Special. A selection of wines is also available. Each evening a range of complimentary snacks and nibbles are provided to go with evening drinks before dinner. The bar remains open until the last guest retires.
As the focus of the Lodge is wildlife safaris, you can expect the finest naturalists and guides available in Nepal. Unlike any other lodge in Chitwan, all Tiger Tops? naturalists have passed a rigorous examination and have more individual years? experience than the combined expertise of many other organizations. With highly trained elephants, environmentally cared-for vehicles and safe river boats, safaris can cover the surrounding jungles in search of Chitwan?s wildlife ? the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian One-horned Rhinoceros, Indian bison ? known as Gaur in Nepal ? Sloth Bear, Leopard, Golden backed Jackal, four deer species and a wealth of bird life. One of the highlights of a visit to Tiger Tops is a jungle walk with an expert naturalist to spot rare birds and learn the diverse uses of local plants for medical and culinary purposes
Apart from being a tourism organization, Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge is also the initiator of ?Responsible? or ?Sustainable Tourism? in Nepal long before Ecotourism became a buzzword. Tiger Tops, in association with the UK charity International Trust for Nature Conservation (ITNC), conducts a range of research programmes and data collection, making this available to national authorities, individual researchers and other charities. The lodge has been recognized internationally as a leader in anti-poaching, wildlife crime and conservation activities.
Tiger Tops, although located in the remote jungle, employs many local staff and is honoured to have been part of the community for over 40 years. The Lodge organizes and supports a range of community programmes, education, rural health, family planning and other activities to enhance rural livelihoods and sustainability of the community.
Nothing can quite capture the mystical experience of travelling through the primeval grasslands of Chitwan atop an elephant that is rumbling its suspicions that a tiger is on the prowl in the first light of day. Come and experience this magic with Nepal ?s leading conservation organisation supported through tourism.
Guest Feedback :
THE ONLY one of its kind! by seb
This is genuinly one of the most amazing places i have ever been. waking up in a jungle early in the morning (you wanna get up) and having a quick breakfast and then getting on an elephant to go looking for a tiger!!! I did'nt used to be into wildlife etc. however on seeing my first tiger i am now hooked on the adrenalin rush you get from the whole experience. Admitedly i was exceedingly lucky, i was meters away from the bigest tiger in chitwan fighting with another large tiger! its only when you can see it for your self will you under stand why i am now in love with the amzing place that is tiger tops. the service is superb too you genuinly feel like your the only guest, but never over crowded. everything is amazing. i could go on for pages giving you details of my experiences but that would ruin it for you. all that is left for me to say is go there and get others too aswell, we dont want this beautiful location to disapear for silly reasons.
England, Visited on November 2003
-UnExPeCtAbLe
This place is simply amazing!.with so many unanswered questions u feel as if your in a different world. During your stay here you will be disconnected with the outer world which means TV, COMPUTER, MOBILE etc!...it is scary as you can hear wild animals at night but the view of the Terai Plains is refreshing. The staff are always there and very helpful. You can visit the elephants stable anytime you like and mingle with the wild beasts....
Kathmandu, Visited on January 2006
I have been to TIGER TOPS!!!
Yes, I have waken up with the rising sun in the dawn, listening to the clear sounds of transpirations (water drops falling off from the leaves) creating an illusion as if its raining outside, followed by the refreshing tweeting of many species of birds. I rise fresh, I rise cheery in my cozy and stylish room of Tiger Tops, to experience my yet another day of Maharaja lifestyle where the staff of Tiger Tops treats me like a King with the personal services and great hospitality, so unimaginable in the heart of the jungle. After enjoying a lavish breakfast, I get on my elephant?s back ? Champakali and she takes me deep into the jungle searching for beautiful wild animals and the king of Chitwan National Park ? the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. The great One-horned Rhinoceros follows our jungle safari. Yes, I can say this as we see so many of this beautiful creature, grazing peacefully and it?s a wonder to see nature?s amazing creations so close to ones eyes yet in the wild. Capturing the incredible sights of the lush jungle and its beautiful wildlife in my eyes, my mind and certainly my camera, I return to my palace ? Tiger Tops after a great day?s exploration on elephant?s back, jeep safari, boatsafari, a walk into the deep woods looking for a chance to get remarkable sights of the wildlife and yes not to miss the great experience of bathing with elephants. My evening is again so dramatic with me sitting in the beautiful roundhouse house called Golghar that houses the world?s most unique bar complemented by its amazing jungle atmosphere with a hearth in the middle; interacting with the expert naturalists who have been working in the field of conservation and wildlife research for almost 40 years now and I share my little knowledge and experience with them, which to my surprise, they value it so much. Our interesting talk is followed by the scrumptious award-winning dinner. Our chit-chat goes on and it just doesn?t hit my mind that its already 2 AM but the staff are still serving so well as if it was 2 in the afternoon and yes the bar is still open. I then call it a night and head towards my room for a sound sleep enjoying the hymns of the jungle.
After my trip to Tiger Tops, I felt like it?s a ?must to do thing at least once in your lifetime? so that you could proudly say that ?I have been to Tiger Tops? - Asia?s first jungle or wildlife safari lodge, which is used as model lodges throughout Asia and the pioneers of environmentally responsible, conservation and sustainable tourism in Asia.
Toronto, ON, Visited on March 2006
Website:
www.tigermountain.com
Telephone:
+977 (01) 436 1500
