Best Luxury Hotels in Meghauli

Stay on the banks of the River Rapti, with your own butler and glorious uninterrupted views of the jungle. Meghauli Sera allows you to immerse in the wilderness (and among its inhabitants), while enjoying opulent decor; the main lounge features a chandelier made with 10,000 locally hand-painted beads. Watch wildlife roaming and elephants river bathing as you swim in the infinity pool that’s set on a raised deck. Wake up to the sounds of 625 different species of birds. Take a jungle safari with trained naturalists and meet Tharu tribal people. And experience ancient rituals in the hotel’s Jiva Spa.

Set among the Terai plains close to the foothills and the Indian border, Barahi Jungle Lodge places you at the heart of the country’s wilderness. Guests are accommodated in rooms with private verandahs, within thatched riverside “huts” that blend seamlessly into the surroundings and past which the local elephants roam. This is of course a luxury experience though, so you can expect resort conveniences such as an enormous lagoon-like freeform infinity pool, a spa, in-room TVs and soaking tubs, air-con and a good bar (the Tiger’s Den). Homemade, organic food is served in the dining room, with an enthralling jungle outlook.