Located on the bank the Rapti river adjoining CNP, the resort boasts of being at the best location for sighting endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, one-horned rhino, wild elephant, bison, ghariyal and marsh magar crocodile, different species of deer, hundreds of species of birds, among others. [break]
Shom Prasad Poudel, managing director of the resort, said preparation is going on to bring the resort into operation by March 2012. “Within five to six months we will bring the resort into operation. Our initial target is to run 10 huts in the first phase and we will bring the number to 25 within a couple of years,” said Poudel.
Being established with an investment of around Rs 70 million, the resort has elegant dining hall, different varieties of huts including standalone deluxe rooms and family rooms, swimming pool and other amenities for high-end guests.
Located at a small distance from CNP headquarters in CNP, ghariyal breeding center, Bishhazari Lake - a famous wetland for bird watching and Bikram Baba - a famous Hindu shrine, the resort has worked out a range of packages of different activities and programs for guests.
“We will arrange experienced guides for our guests during their tour so as to provide them in-depth information about the rich flora and fauna in the CNP and adjoining community forests,” Poudel said. Spread over two bighas of land, the resort is situated on a half an hour drive from the Bharatpur airport.
“Elephant safari, canoe ride, jungle walk, tour of indigenous Tharu and Darai villages, jeep safari, bird watching and cultural shows are major attractions. We will also arrange tour to different religious sites including Devghat and Madi valley to bring variety in the entertainment for our guests,” said Poudel.
He said guests will enjoy fabulous experience of sunset, movement of ghariyal crocodile in the Rapti river and movement of rare wildlives from inside the resort as we are also offering tented camp facilities to our guests,” he added.
According to him, the resort has targeted Chinese, Indian, European, US and Australian tourists who are fond of jungle safari. He, however, said Nepali holiday makers are also figure in the resort´s marketing plans.
In a bid to encourage local agriculture and employment, the resort is planning to buy local poultry products, fruits and vegetables as well as outsource the laundry service to the local people.
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