Meghauli Serai Taj Chitwan National Park, PokharaMeghauli Serai Taj Chitwan National Park in Pokhara, Nepal has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 5 hotels we score in Pokhara. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $259 a night (cached, not a live quote).Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari Lodge is a 30-room resort situated on the banks of the Rapti River. It borders Chitwan National Park and is located a short drive from the park entrance. The accommodation consists of 16 Rapti Villas, 13 Meghauli Rooms, and a Presidential Suite, all offering views of the river or the park. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a full-service spa. The lodge is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts interested in jungle safaris, canoeing, and birdwatching. While the setting is remote, the property provides essential amenities like a restaurant and secure parking. The location is roughly 22 km from Chitwan town.What stands out

Riverside location

On-site spa and gym

Wildlife viewing opportunities

Variety of room types

Watch out for

Distance from Chitwan town

Better-scored in Pokhara

Himalayan Hideaway Resort, Pokhara: 4.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $230 a night. Himalayan Hideaway Resort is a five-star property located on Kaskikot Hill in Banpale.

Hyatt Place Butwal, Pokhara: 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $65 a night. Hyatt Place Butwal is a five-star hotel situated on Kusum Path in Sukkhanagar, Butwal.