Shanta Ghar A Rustic Guesthouse

Shanta Ghar is far away from the busier gateways to Chitwan national park in the district of Madi. Surrounded by paddy fields, simple wooden buildings, traditional agriculture and the hills covered with jungle on either side. I stayed in the beautiful traditional wooden building with so much character, huge rooms, and very simple amenities. They also have more modern style rooms with attached bathroom. Even though the family live in the building next door I slept so well, at night just blissful peace and quiet so hard to find these days. Hari and Deppa are perfect hosts, such kind, honest and generous people, I loved their company. They also have the most gorgeous well behaved and smart dog and his best friend another sweet dog from another home that hangs out all the time there. I could see just how kind Hari is by how he treated these dogs! The view all around the property is golden and green, the feeling peaceful and authentic. I was lucky to share a safari with two other girls staying at Shanta Ghar and we saw many Rhinos, Elephants, Crocodiles and interesting birds and had a super day, Hari never stopped looking to find another interesting thing to show us-he puts 100% into his safaris. Danuvad Shanta Ghar and hope to see you soon in September :-) Cat

Nothing bad just a couple of suggestions: a fruit option for breakfast would be good and a bicycle to rent would be great

it's a gorgeous homestead. we shared breakfast and dinner with the family and it felt truly like old friends chatting. the animals on the property are amazing! it is pretty remote- in that it's not close to anything (except the border) but we had our own bike so that wasn't an issue. It might be nicer to experience in winter as june heat was unbearable. they also offer safaris and seemed very knowledgeable about it.

Calm, quiet and far from the bitten track. The family is the nicest people I've met. The owner has an extensive knowledge about not only Chitwan but also the Himalaya mountains. The safari they organize is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, during which you can eat delicious meals in a jungle watching wildlife and cruise in a jeep spotting rhinos and elephants! They truly put so much care in everything the guests experience. If you want a unique moment away from all the touristy noise, this is a fantastic place! Sincerely recommend!

If you want to experience the rural life of Nepal and take amazing pictures with the sunset on the rice fields, this is a place to stay. To rest and to discover local life. But it is surely way more expensive than other places especially the safari. If you are willing to pay more and you don’t mind you can book. Otherwise I recommend to go there as a holiday on a farm. The room was very cosy and the bathrooms cute and clean.

Safari was 11 hours long to see a lot of the national park and also areas other tourist would not go. Anyways it was way to expensive with 180 Dollar. Taxi from the airport to the place is 2 hours for 25 Dollar. Bus is an adventure but is like 2 Dollars instead.