Earlier this month, I spent a peaceful few days at the Sanctuary Resort near the Chitwan National Park. The resort is located in Amaltari which is about 90 minutes’ drive from Bharatpur airport. This was my first time in the Amaltari area and I quickly discovered that there was a different charm on offer. The community and environment were not as built as other communities and towns that serve the flow of tourists visiting the national park.
I was told that the calm location and smaller number of tourists visiting the park would be in my favour. The day I reached I spoke to a family who had just returned from a jeep safari; they had seen two Asian black bear during their safari drive! One of the family member shared that it was his first time seeing a bear in his 20+ years of visiting Chitwan!
I know these sightings are not guaranteed, yet some are lucky that they manage to see such rare animals like a bear or even a tiger on their first visit. Unfortunately, my safari with the Sanctuary team did not deliver those sightings. However, it was a refreshing experience to cross the Narayani River and drive through the riverbank and deep into the jungle.
A short boat trip across the Narayani River takes you into the Chitwan National Park boundary. This is where majority of your activities will start. Whether you choose to go on a jungle walk or take a more comfortable jeep safari or gently follow the river on a river safari; it all begins from the Narayani River.
The resort is spacious. The Deluxe Rooms are large in size, with high ceilings and offer quite a spacious bathroom! Many of the Deluxe Rooms come with a balcony or a front porch looking out to the green lawn and the swimming pool. The pool looks out into the greens!
A sun-downer by the Narayani is not to be missed! A short walk from the resort will lead you to a peaceful spot where you can enjoy cool refreshments and Nepali snacks while watching the river flow by and the sun slowly setting. It’s a great time for reflection!
The food and the service at the resort were both, careful, nice and considerate. I know I’ve lumped food and people together but it’s true… I enjoyed the cycle of meals that I had and the care and attention provided by the Sanctuary team.
Disclaimer: This is a promotional post written with the intent to advertise Sanctuary Resort, Chitwan. #Promo #Ads
