Sapana Village Lodge - Sauraha

Community-focused eco-lodge a 1-minute drive from Sauraha City Centre

Accommodations & Grounds

Each air-conditioned bedroom at Sapana Village Lodge has a private balcony or veranda with views of the gardens or the Rapti river. The rooms are decorated with wall art and local fabrics, reflecting Tharu culture. The property also offers special bamboo tree houses for overnight stays in nature.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The open-air restaurant serves Nepali and continental dishes with panoramic views of the Rapti river, where elephants occasionally walk by. Guests can book cooking classes with locals to learn traditional Tharu cuisine. The coffee house on site and bar offer a range of beverages, including wine and champagne, while special diet menus are available.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Sapana Village Lodge provides a wide range of massages, including Ayurvedic and traditional therapies, plus body scrubs, wraps, and facial treatments. An outdoor swimming pool is available for guests, and yoga classes can be arranged. The spa also offers beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments.

Wildlife & Activities

Guided jungle safaris by jeep and walking tours are conducted by local experts from Sapana Village Lodge, providing access to Chitwan National Park. Guests can also take canoe rides, participate in cycling tours, or join evening entertainment including Tharu cultural dances. The hotel cares for rescued elephants that roam freely; guests can feed them and take elephant bush walks.

Community & Social Impact

Sapana Village Lodge is committed to community impact, improving the lives of 10000 people annually through projects like a school and smokeless stove initiatives. The lodge's social enterprise, Sapana Village Social Impact, supports the indigenous Tharu people by funding educational programs and generating income for local women. Guests can purchase handcrafts made by village women at the on-site shop.

• Location: 1-minute drive from Sauraha City Centre, 15-minute drive to Chitwan National Park
• Rooms: air-conditioned rooms with private balcony and en suite hot shower
• Dining: open-air restaurant with river views and Tharu cooking classes
• Wellness: spa offering Ayurvedic massages and outdoor swimming pool
• Activities: jeep safaris, canoe rides, cultural dances, and elephant walks
• Ethical: rescued elephants roam chain-free; no elephant rides offered
• Community: social projects improving 10000 lives annually