Mango Tree Lodge

The host, Rajan, his 2 sons, Avi, and BJ were great. They go out of their way to ensure you have a great experience. The lodge rooms are large and clean. The outdoor dining and seating area is great and situated in the grounds with fruit and other tropical plants. Rajan's wife prepares all the nutritious and tasty meals. The lodge has, like many in Bardiya, had tough times with the earthquake and the pandemic affecting their income. Our guide, Mehindra, for the walking, jeep, camping, and rafting experiences, did his best to show us all that Bardiya had to offer. We saw lots of big animal signs, but the tigers and elephant herds were hiding. However, we did see one bull elephant, three one horned rhino, and crocodiles, along with various birds, monkeys, etc. As Avi and BJ support this lodge, I believe they will help to drive some changes and help to increase the patronage, which will help update and improve the lodge facilities.

Best place best service and most of all their dedication towards the guest is tremendous …it’s been one of the finest experiences being there..i will again surely choose mango tree lodge on my futher upcoming trip to Bardiya and recommend everyone all well ..

It’s a family run business and the owner Rajan (Former Wildlife Guide for Prince Harry and Hilary Clinton) and his brother in law Mahindra have given me the best possible experience in the jungle (both have over 30 years of experience)! Both are the loveliest/friendliest people you’ll ever meet! Rajan’s spoken english is excellent! I did two walking tours and one Jeep safari, both were one in a lifetime experiences. I always felt safe and properly guided. The rooms in the Lodge are beautiful and spacious. The shower has great pressure and was always hot! After a long day in the jungle the fireplace in the reception hall was already crackling and I got welcomed back with a hot tea or cold beer! All the meals are homemade by Rajan‘s wife and were always delicious! 10/10 stars, I highly recommend staying at Mango Tree Lodge!

We are three guys who have stayed 5 nights at the best jungle lodge, Mango Tree lodge! It’s a familydriven lodge, and you leave as a part of the family🔥 Everything from the room, food, service and safaris were outstanding! We chose to Camp inside the jungle for one night with an amazing view over the river. On the walking safaris we got close to elephants, rhinos, deers, and saw footprints of Sloth Bears! I’ve been on plenty safaris in India, South Africa, Kenya, Tanazania, Uganda and Zambia, but Mango Tree Lodge is one of a kind! 🌴❤️

Great place, next to Bardia National park, beautifull traditional cottages fully equiped, very friendly hosts, excellent service and hospitality and superb and excellent traditional nepal and continental foods. Highly recommended .

Mango Tree Lodge is located in the secluded village area of Thakudwara. The lodge is surrounded by fields and small rivers. The Bardia National Park is nearby, it can be reached in just a few minutes by jeep. The lodge has a beautiful outdoor area with a pavilion right in the middle. The stone floor and spacious roof of the pavilion provide a cool place to hang out and relax. Rajen, the owner, has built the bungalows in typical Tharu style using natural resources. The bungalows each have very spacious bed room and a large bathroom. Although COVID has not left this place untouched, it is wonderful and built with love - a small oasis in a gorgeous scenery. The food is incredibly tasty. They offer a good selection of homemade dishes, which is always prepared freshly from homegrown vegetables. Rajen and his son really try to make everything possible. They are very friendly and always super helpful. Rajen is also a very experienced guide. He knows everything about the national park, the surrounding environment and where to best spot wildlife. Together with his crew they offer you an unforgettable time in the jungle – you can choose between full or half day walking, or Jeep safaris and rafting. A great experience is also an overnight stay in Bardia National Park in a tent, which we can highly recommend. We visited Bardia during the dry season in May – although temperatures tend to reach 35 degrees (and more), its actually the best time to visit the park and to spot wildlife. We saw a lot of game – Elephants, Monkeys, Rhinos and Tigers and Leopards! Actually, this makes you forget the hot temperatures. We have been on several safaris and highly recommend to stay at Mango Tree Lodge!