PROGRAM
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Dear guest,
Welcome to Sapana Village Lodge. We hope you will feel like being at home and
have a fantastic time here. This is our list of various Culture and Nature excursions.
Take your time to select the excursions of your preference and we are here to make
your schedule according to your wish.
You are in the CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK area which is one of the fourteen
National Parks and Wildlife Reserves of Nepal. The park consists of mainly jungle
and houses for a wide variety of wildlife. The park is home to the Bengal tiger, the
one-horned rhino, wild elephants, monkeys, deer, antelopes, leopards and many other
mammals. In the Rapti River live two species of crocodiles. The park has an enormous
variety of birds and butterflies.
Your visit to the park will be an unforgettable experience with a great chance to see
many of these animals up close.
Beside the magnificent flora and fauna, the Chitwan region has a lot to offer culturally.
The original inhabitants of Chitwan are known for the beautiful decorations of their
houses, the distinctive tattoos on their legs and arms, and their colorful traditional
clothing.
Let me to tell you a little bit about the Sapana Lodge Village.
Sapana means DREAM in Nepali. It not only lets your dreams come true, but also
those of the local community.
We are a development project which aims to help the local community.
With the profit of the lodge, we initiate projects in the neighborhoods. Our projects
aim to preserve the local culture, improve healthcare and education and provide
microfinance to start up small business.
With projects like the Tharu Preservation Projects, hygiene projects on local schools
and medical checks for children each year, we help the local community. By visiting
Sapana Lodge you support our goals.
We hope, you enjoy your time here with us. If you have any questions, please feel free
to ask us or just stop by for a casual chat. We are looking forward to meeting you.
Have a wonderful and pleasant staying in Sapana Village Lodge.
Dhruba Giri General
Manager
sapanavillage@hotmail.com
+977(0)56580308
Program book designed by Marie Da cruz for Sapana Village Lodge . Designs not free of right.
JUNGLE
AND
NATURE
EXCURSIONS. ................ P.4-P.8
A GREAT
EXPERIENCE
WITH
ELEPHANT......................P.9-P.13
THARU
CULTURE
EXCURSIONS................P.14-P.19
TREKKING
AND
CHEPANG HILLS
VISIT...............................P.20-P.22
SAPANA VILLAGE
ACTIVITIES. AND
SPA TREATMENT.........P.23-P.25
SAPANA
VILLAGE
ACCOMODITIES..................P.26
SAPANA DESIGN
WOMEN SKILL
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT.................................P.27
JUNGLE
AND
NATURE
EXCURSIONS
SOME USEFUL FACTS ABOUT CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Chitwan National Park is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in
1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of
952.63 km2 (367.81 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of
south-central Nepal in the districts of Nawalparasi, Parsa, Chitwan and
Makwanpur. In altitude it ranges from about 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to
815 m (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms
a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National
Park is Parsa National Park, contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger Reserve
Valmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 (801 sq mi)
represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which
covers a 3,549 km2 (1,370 sq mi) huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical
moist deciduous forests.
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Entire Area of the park : 952 square kilometers
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Headquarter : Kasara (Near Crocodile Breeding Farm)
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Catchment Districts : Chitwan, Parsa and Nawalparasi
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Three different categories of forest : 70% Sal Forest, 20% Grassland and
10% Reverie forest
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56 different spices of mammals, 569 spices of colorful birds,
21 reptiles, 600 different spices of herbs and plants, 350 spices of birds butterflies
and 125 types of fish are found in the park.
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Declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984 A.D.
PARK PERMIT :
2000
RUPEES /
PER PERSON & PER DAY
To enter Chitwan National Park you must purchase a park permit.
This permit is valid for the whole day, so you can use it for different excursions on
the same day.
The permit costs 2000 rupees per person
and per day. This is government price.
(13% government tax already included)
We can provide you this permit when you book your
program with us.
The money from park permit is being used to preserve
the national park and protect it from poaching and
deforestation.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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JEEP SAFARI
FULL DAY - Jeep rent : 295 $ + park permit needed for each person
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Picnic lunch included
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With guide
HALF DAY - Jeep rent : 240 $ + park permit needed for each person
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With guide
A short adventure :
3 hours - Jeep rent : 120 $ + park permit needed for each person
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With guide
It’s possible to share a jeep with up to 6 people.
(Activities will vary depending on the duration of the tour you choose).
Requirements : Dark clothes, comfort shoes, anti-bugs spray, sun cream, water.
Jeep safari is a very popular way to explore deep in the jungle of Chitwan.
Set the route to include a range of attractions from a visit to Long Lake, Tamor
Lake, the Crocodile Breeding Centre or the park museum.
A great way to see the natural beauty of the jungle
and spot wildlife.
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JUNGLE WALK ADVENTURE
60 $
/per person + park permit needed
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Duration : full day program
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Picnic lunch included
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
40 $ /per person + park permit needed
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Duration : half day program
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
Requirements : Dark clothes, comfort shoes, anti-bugs spray, sun cream, water.
A fantastic way to get close to the wildlife with two local professional guides is a
jungle walk. In this exciting jungle adventure, you enjoy the green harmony of tall
trees and an impressive range of animals.
Keep an eye out for tigers, crocodiles, wild elephants, monkeys and rhinos who all
inhabit this area. It’s possible to see all of them, if you are lucky.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.CANOE TRIP COMBINING
WITH BIRD WATCHING WALK
45 $ /per person + park permit needed
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Duration : 3 hours, morning or afternoon program
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Minimum 2 persons
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With guide
A relaxing way to explore the jungle is to take a canoe down the Rapti River.
The canoe trip takes about 45 minutes, during which you can spot various water birds
and two different types of crocodiles, called Gharials and Marsh Muggers.
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.CANOING CROCODILE SAFARI & NATURE WALK
(half or full day)
55 $
/per person + park permit needed
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Picnic breakfast included
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Duration : half day program (4 hours, early morning or late afternoon)
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
75 $
/per person + park permit needed
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Picnic Lunch included
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Duration : full day program (9-10 hours)
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
Float along the river on a long canoe for 1 hour of bird and crocodile watching. Once
back on land we take a jungle walk stopping for breakfast in a jungle tower. After
breakfast we continue the walk until we reach the river side to finish the tour with a
jeep ride back to Sapana Village Lodge.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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5 .LONG CANOE BIRD WATCHING TRIP AND
VISIT THE CROCODILE BREEDING CENTRE
105 $ + park permit needed
- Picnic lunch included
- Duration : Full day program
- Minimum 2 persons
- With guide
Float along the river on a long canoe for 3 hours of bird and crocodile watching.
Once back on land we take a jungle walk stopping for lunch in a jungle tower.
After lunch we continue the walk until we reach the Long Lake in the middle
of the park. Here you visit the Crocodile Breeding Centre.
Finish the tour with a jeep ride back to Sapana Village Lodge.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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6 .
SPECIAL BIRD WATCHING
35 $
/per person + park permit needed
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Duration : half day program,
morning or afternoon program
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Minimum 2 persons
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With guide
Either early morning or late afternoon would be a
great time to spot about 500 different species of
birds in the Chitwan area. With an expert Naturalist
guide, your approx. 2 hour bird-watching trip around
grasslands rivers, lakes and forest will be very exciting
and will teach you a lot about the birds.
When you really love birds, the special bird watching
tour can be 2 or 3 days as well (price on request).
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OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE JUNGLE
85 $/per person + park permit needed
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50% of price goes to the village
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Dinner included
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With guide
Stay overnight in the jungle high above the ground in the Jungle Tower, where two
rooms are available. Spot jungle animals from your elevated position and listen to the
sound of the jungle at night as birds sing and monkeys frolic.
In the afternoon you walk from the Jungle Tower to a Tharu village.
You collect your dinner along the way as you learn from the Tharu villagers to pick
edible vegetables in the jungle.
Then you learn to prepare your own dinner in a Tharu house. After dinner the
park
guide will escort you to your jungle house, where you spend the night.
The guide will keep you safe and secure during this wildlife escapade.
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n the morning a jeep picks you up at 7 o’clock to bring you back to Sapana.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.TWENTY THOUSAND LAKE VISIT
20 $/per person by jeep
14 $
/ per person by bicycle
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Duration : half day trip, no Park permit needed
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
The lake is a magical natural lake situated in middle
of jungle forest.
After a ride into a typical Tharu village you
reach this place famous for spotting birds and
many other animals like
rhinos, the special Gharial or Marsh Mugger crocodile,
deer
and other species. You can visit this lake as a
morning or
afternoon tour by bike or jeep.
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.NIGHTWALK
12 $/per person, no park permit needed
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Duration : around 1/2 hours
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With guide
An exciting night nature walks to come across great animal watching place.
Guided by Naturalist, this silent, but extraordinary experience will be your
unforgettable trip. Enjoy beautiful blue sky with full of stars relaxing on
canoe point.
JUNGLE TOUR PLUS
Add an extra 5 $/per person
Our jungle guide will together with you collect the food he collected when he
was a young man living in the jungle.
The local people know the jungle like it’s their garden.
Spot the best of wildlife and nature, collect food from the jungle and have it
prepared on your return to the lodge as an appetizer.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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A GREAT
EXPERIENCE
WITH
ELEPHANT
ELEPHANTS IN NEPAL
Elephants have long been part of Nepalese culture and tradition.
Elephants play an important role in religious (mainly Hindu) beliefs in Nepal and there
is a long history of domestication particularly related to religious use. In Hinduism : the
god Ganesha’s head is that of an elephant, and the «blessings» of a temple elephant are
highly valued.
The Asian elephant is second only to its African cousin as the largest of all land
animals. Asian elephants are rather long-lived, with a maximum recorded life span of
86 years. Enjoy and have an amazing moment with this beautiful and clever animal.
Common name : Asian or Indian Elephant Class :
Mammalia
Height : 2.5 to 3.0 meter (At The Shoulder) Length
: 5.5 to 6.4 meter
Weight : Males - 5,000 kg - Females - 3,000 kg
Gestation
period : between 18 and 22 months.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ELEPHANT TRUNK?
The elephant’s trunk is one of nature most amazing creations.
It is made up of six major muscle groups composed of over 100,000 individual muscle
units! At its tip the Asian elephants trunk has a single finger. The trunk is dexterous and
sensitive while at the same time being strong and powerful.
An elephant uses its trunk for a multitude of purposes; it can lightly pluck a flower or
pick up a coin or lift huge logs or elephant calves, it can be used for reaching high
branches or rummaging low down on the forest floor, it conveys food and water to the
mouth, and can suck up huge volumes of liquid and expel it at great force, it is also
used to make sounds such as trumpeting
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In self-defense the trunk is a highly formidable weapon capable of killing.
Last but not least, the trunk houses a keen sense of smell, which is said to be more,
developed than any other land animal. A damaged trunk is a death sentence to an
elephant. The trunk is highly sensitive and they are very careful to protect them,
sleeping with trunks tucked up under their chins and will adopt the same position
when threatened.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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Sapana Village Lodge is practicing
responsible elephant tourism.
It helps elephants care, food requirements both
for mahouts and elephants.
They are well kept in chain free corals and
roam around in the massive
grassland within the lodge’s territory.
We provide balanced diet like fruit and
vegetables beside rice, molasses, gram, salt and
sugar. Our elephants enjoy freshwater river
bath that flows through the land of Sapana
Village.
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.SUNRISE ELEPHANT BUSH WALK
35 $/per person
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Duration : around 90 minutes
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Maximum : 4 persons
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With guide
Feel amazing to walk to down to the river with one of the nature guides from the
lodge. You will be briefed about elephants, their natural way of living and stories
by the guides.
You will be surprised to watch these beautiful animals from the close, but respec
tive
distance. You can make lovely pictures of elephants crossing the river, playing
the
sand, grazing and walking through the bush. In the middle of the bush area, you will be
sitting beside the elephants to enjoy coffee and breakfast prepared in Sapana kitchen.
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.LOVE THE GIANTS
60 $/per person
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Duration : around 3 hours (morning time)
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Maximum : 4 to 6 persons
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With guide
Bush walk with giants under the guidance of their care takers and local nature guide.
Then enjoy your delicious breakfast surrounded by elephants. Walk with guide to the
elephant shelter and work on cleaning the corals with mahouts.
Treat elephants by feeding fruit & vegetables. End your tour with Elephant bath time,
enjoy watching them having fun in the Rapti river.
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.ELEPHANT BATH
10 $/per person
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Elephant washing is around 11.30 am at Sapana Village Lodge, river side.
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Duration : 1/2 hour
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Not possible in winter time
Despite being termed pachyderms, the elephant is not thick-skinned but very sensitive.
Its skin is heavily grooved with a loose fitting appearance covered with irritation from
insect bites and mites living within the skin folds.
For this reason regular bathing is vital to the good health of the animals.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.ELEPHANT DAY CARE PROGRAM
135 $
/per person
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Included : day long elephant activities, english speaking local guide, spa
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All meals for the day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), regular tea or coffee
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Not included : Soft and alcohol drinks
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Duration : one day program
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Maximum : 4 persons
If you love to spend a wonderful day having intimate time with our elephants and get
incredible experience, join our Elephant Care Program in Sapana Village Lodge.
Walking through the natural park during sunrise, watching elephants having cool bath
and join swimming, joining Mahouts (Caretakers) for cleaning the enclosures, making
elephant candy (Kuchi), feeding them from the respecting distance and help Mahouts
to collect elephant food are the highlights of the day.
Program :
6.30 am To 8.30 am : Sunrise Elephant Bush Walk (Guided Trip) enjoying every movement
of elephants. Listen stories about an amazing giant creature and make pictures. You
will love to eat typical breakfast sitting around the camp fire in the bush. Walk along
with one of the Mahouts and join in elephant shelter cleaning program.
11.00 to 11.45 am : Walk down to the river along with elephant and give them a bath.
Both the elephants and guests can splash around together.
12.30 pm : Lunch in Sapana restaurant (An approximately time and as preferred from
the selection of menu card).
14.00 pm : Participate with Mahouts for harvesting and collecting elephant food.
(elephant grass, banana trees, bamboos and tree branches)
15.30 pm : Prepare elephant food candy (Kuchi), the mixture of rice, molasses, grams
and salt wrapped in elephant grass or straw.
Spa treatment :
After your day long works with elephants, it is now time to let go all your tiredness
and join our 30 minutes spa treatment offered in your package. Our goal is to attend
to your wellness in personal and attentive way by local healing hands.
19.00 pm : Dinner in Sapana restaurant (as preferred from the selection of menu
card, time flexible).
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.CANDLE-LIGHT DINNER
BESIDE ELEPHANT CHAIN FREE CORALS
35 $/per person
Would you like to end up your evening after the day experiences in to the nature by
joining wonderful candle-light dinner beautifully set up beside our elephant chain free
corals? After the dinner for elephants at about 19.00 pm at the shelter, these amazing
giant creatures will walk to their corals where they roam around, play, eat and sleep.
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Cosy table set up beside the elephant chain free corals.
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Selection of meals (appetizer, soup and main course) and a surprise cocktail
drink. We can serve you more drinks on your request (as extra).
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Personalized service.
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Watch the movements of our chain free elephants in their corals and the
beautiful sky, sounds of birds, animals and beetles.
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.NIGHT VISIT TO ELEPHANTS SANCTUARY
25 $/per person
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Duration : 45 min
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Maximum : 4 to 6 persons
Are you excited about visiting our happy rescued elephants at their sanctuary ? Hear
about their balanced food, their activities during night time and the way they sleep.
They love to have their own space.
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.MEDITATION WITH ELEPHANTS
35 $/per person
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Duration : 45 min
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Maximum : 4 persons
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and relax yourself for meditation beside the
herd of our rescued elephants during the sunrise or sunset. It is giving you a rest
for peace of mind. Your moments in stillness and quiet with breathes of elephants
and their movements.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.ELEPHANT FEEDING
10 $/per fruit basket
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Elephant feeding is taking place at Sapana Village Lodge
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Duration : 30 min
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Maximum : 4 persons
This feeding includes a basket full of fruits and vegetables that you can feed the
elephants.
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.FOOD CANDY MAKING FOR ELEPHANT
10 $/per person
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Elephant candy is taking place at Sapana Village Lodge
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Duration : 1 hour
Sitting beside the elephant driver, you can make the candy (kuchi in Nepali) for
elephants using straw, rice, sugar and salt. An hour program provides you a
wonderful opportunity to feed such an amazing creature of the world.
HAVE YOU HEARD OF KUCHI ?
The kuchi is a traditional food ball made by folding the surprisingly supple elephant
grass into the shape of a bowl.
Rice, salt, and molasses are packed into the bowl. Other supplements can be added
to the kuchi if the elephant has a special dietary requirement.
After packing the bowl, the grass is folded over the top.
Working two strands of grass in opposite directions, the bowl is tightly
wrapped. After securely enclosing the bowl, the ends of the grass are tied in a
twisting motion then tucked under the wrapping like a knot.
You can make them in Sapana Village !
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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THARU
CULTURE
EXCURSIONS
Chitwan National Park is the Homeland of the Tharu who are the original tribe of this
region. They have their own language, culture and traditional beliefs.
They were the only inhabitants of Chitwan up until the late 1950s. Lord Buddha was a
Tharu. Originally all the Tharu were Buddhists, but nowadays, some Tharus are Buddhist
and some are Hindu. Buddhist and Hindu Tharu live peacefully side by side.
The Tharu excursions benefit both you and the Tharu people.
The Tharu culture excursions offer you insight into the daily life of the Tharu people.
Many Tharu think they should do everything the western way and, by doing so, they
abandon their own culture.
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.OVERNIGHT STAY IN A TYPICAL THARU VILLAGE
65 $/per person
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Duration : overnight
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Transportation, dinner, tattoo, nepali cooking lesson, tharu lesson included
You will leave the hotel in an oxcart or horse car in the afternoon to go to a Tharu
village. Here you will be greeted by little girls with flowers and garlands in their hands.
This is the typical Nepali way of welcoming guests. Walking into the village you will be
well informed about the Tharu culture and traditions and finally you will prepare your
dinner together with the local family.
Do you like dancing? The family will entertain you at night by dancing and singing with
you.
There are two comfortable twin rooms where you can spend the night. Always
wanted a tattoo? The Tharu women can make a beautiful temporary henna
tattoo on your hands or feet.
It will be a unique experience to get to know the local people.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.THARU COOKING AND DINNER
20
$
/per person
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Duration : max 3 hours
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50% of price goes to the village
Imagine how much fun and excitement it could be to
prepare your dinner at a Tharu house in the village
being together with women and children.
They dress you up with their traditional
uniforms while performing the culture dance.
(Don’t scare, uniforms are only for women
guests).
Highly appreciated and
recommended by most of our visitors,
this unique Tharu cooking and dinner
program benefits the local people.
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.THARU VILLAGE VISIT
8 $/per person
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Duration : max 2 hours
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Maximum : 6 persons per group
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With guide
During this trip you learn about the local people, culture, tradition, religion and heritage.
Visit a village by oxcart or jeep and walk through the village in the morning or evening.
Visit a house, share a cup of tea, and get know the Tharu.
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.THARU BIKE TOUR
20 $/per person
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Half day, bike included
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With guide
32 $/per person
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Full day, lunch & bike included
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Minimum two persons
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With guide
After having your breakfast in Sapana village, ride your bike for an half or full
day
riding. You will see, many unexplored Tharu places and villages, take time to
enjoy
and be the witness of the countryside life.
You will have your lunch into a Tharu village, where one family prepares your lunch.
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.THARU STICK DANCING
7 $/per person
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Duration : 45 minutes
Visit traditional Tharu stick dances at the cultural centre. These are cultural and
traditional dances with long and short sticks performed by local Tharu people. They
represent the different festivals and ceremonies.
You will be amazed by these war-like dances.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.FIELD WORK
8 $/per person
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50% of price goes to the village
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Maximum : 5 persons
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Duration : max 2 hours
Join the women on the field and plant rice, cut grass,
carry leaves and share a private moment with locals
Tharu.
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.THARU HOUSE DECORATION
10 $/per person
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50% of price goes to the village
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Maximum : 10 persons
Learn to make your own Tharu decorations
while being taught by Tharu women. With a group or
individually you make beautiful creations with
your hands on the walls of a Tharu house.
The Tharu make these decorations to bring good luck
to the family.
By helping them you become, for a little
while, part of the family.
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.THARU HENNA TATTOO PAINTING
10 $/per person
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50% of price will go to the village
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Duration : 1 hour
The Tharu are known for the many tattoos on their legs and arms, especially the
women. It is possible to get your own Tharu tattoo painted by one of the local women.
Don’t worry, ‘tattoos’ are made with henna and will fade and disappear after a some
days.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.THARU FISHING
9 $/per person
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50% of price goes to the village
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Duration : 1-2 hours (depending how much lucky you are for fishing !)
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Maximum : 5 persons per group
Learn to fish Tharu style with a nest or
a basket while walking through the
river.
After you have returned you can share great
stories over typical rice wine and Tharu
appetizers.
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.LOWLAND CYCLING TREASURE IN CHITWAN
50 $/per person
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Included : jeep transportation to the starting point, mountain bike,
local lunch in the village, with guide.
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Duration : full day program
* The program is suitable for the clients above 12 years of age
Biking is truly a unique experience for many cyclists.
It is definitely an adventure on your own pace that offers an opportunity to
explore hidden trails enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty and the
actual
experience of being with the local people.
Biking has also been developed as a leisurely sport.
Comfortable mountain bike, helmet and water bottle are provided.
The bikes will be loaded
in the jeep and brought
them to the starting
spot.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.FESTIVALS
9 $/per person / half day
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Nepali festival in a Tharu village
Sept/oct:
Dashain : we celebrate Durga god.
Oct/nov :
Deepawali : laxmi god celebration.
Sept/oct :
Jitiya : Tharu dashain.
September :
Teej : Lady festival,
October :
Tihar : brother and sister festival
March:
Holi : color festival
and
many more....
You can participate in local festivals like
Dashain, Deepawli, Jitiya then eat, sing and
dance with the local community.
This is a unique program to show the
richness of the Tharu and Nepali
culture.
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.THARU RELIGIOUS TOUR (DEV GHAT)
32 $/per person
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Duration : half day program
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Minimum : 2 persons
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With guide
We drive you by jeep with a guide. This tour takes you to visit the Tharu religious and
Hindus historical place called “Dev Ghat” close to “Narayangarh” City.
This is also the place where two very famous rivers called Trisuli and Kali
Gandaki”join. The Tharu people use this place for funeral processions and
cremations.
Prices are inclusive of all taxes - Not included in prices : park permit cost when necessary
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.GETTING MARRIED IN CHITWAN
OR CELEBRATE YOUR MARRIAGE YEARS AND DATE.
795 $
/per couple
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For the ceremony, traditional dress for the bride and the groom, rent of Tharu
jewellery, food, drinks and party for both of you on the evening.
If you want to invite guest : additional guests :
9 $
/per person
(for the day, transportation and food included).
Do you want your wedding to be very special and out of the ordinary? A good option
is to get married in Tharu-style. This means a day-long festival with different rites and
special ceremonies.
Ceremony
We drive you by ox car in a village at 2 o’clock. Bride and groom start the day in
different houses. They will be dressed in traditional clothes and wear the luxurious
traditional Tharu jewellery.
The bride gets henna tattoos, like the Tharu do in their centuries old tradition. you are
drive into the temple where you exchange flower necklace with the priest. One of our
local English spoken guides will be with you to translate and explain the tradition. Then
you come to the Tharu village, having a dinner with them and you come back to the
Sapana lodge.
Dress and jewellery
You will borrow the jewellery for the ceremony.
Dress for men and women will be made by the local tailor few days advance. Then
you can take with you after the ceremony.
About tharu community :
The Tharu people are an ethnic group indigenous to the southern foothills of the
Himalayas; most of the Tharu people live in the Nepal Terai.The word thāru is thought
to be derived from sthavir meaning follower of Theravada buddhism. Some Tharu
groups also live in the Indian Terai, foremost in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The spiritual beliefs and moral values of the Tharu people are closely linked to the
natural environment. The pantheon of their gods comprises a large number of deities
that live in the forest. They are asked for support before entering the forest.
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TREKKING AND
CHEPANG HILLS
VISIT
Chitwan is widely known for its National Park, famous for its population of rhinos,
tigers and elephants. However, this trail leads you through the unexplored beautiful
hillsides of Chitwan. Besides the natural beauty, the trail offers cultural highlights of
one of the indigenous communities of Nepal.
This area is home to the Chepang people who lead a semi-nomadic life and have rich
cultural traditions. Due to their distinct life style and the remoteness of their homeland,
this indigenous group belongs to the much marginalized groups of Nepal.
The trail is designed to lead through the homeland of Chepangs and their lovely villages
in order to generate income possibilities for them and to raise awareness about Chepang
culture among foreign visitors and Nepali people. This trail lies at a moderate altitude
and in a comfortable climate zone.
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.BIKE TOUR IN THE CHEPANG HILLS
By mountain bike :
60 $
/per person
-
Duration : Full day trip
-
Included : jeep transportation, picnic lunch, mountain bike and helmet
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Minimum : 2 persons
-
With guide
Chepang hills of Chitwan is a wonderful cycling trails exploring beautiful landscapes
of mountain, culture and tradition of indigenous people called Chepang, amazing smiles
of locals, small hill-side rivers and the greenery of nature.
The mountain bikes will be loaded in a bolero jeep and brought to Chauki-Danda, the
hill station of Chitwan at the height of nearly 1600 meters.
Biking down to Siddi from there was nearly an hour enjoying wonder lands of Chitwan
and unexplored tourist destinations. We offer best mountain bike tours in the Hidden
Natural Treasure of the Nepal.
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.HIDDEN TREASURE IN CHEPANG HILLS OF
CHITWAN
85 $/per person,
-
Duration : one night two days
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Included : homestay, food, jeep transportation
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Not included : drinks
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Easy level hiking
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Enjoy natural swimming ponds and waterfall. (no sunscreen allowed in water)
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Minimum : 2 persons
-
With guide
This place is really unique and still unseen by the tourism in Nepal. We will
drive for one and half hour from Sapana Village Lodge to the hiking starting
point in Jambling.
Then one hour easy walk is necessary to reach the beautiful Chepang style
homestay where you will be welcomed by a Chepang family living there. They will
take care of you during your entire stay and will prepare meals for you.
At 5 min walk from the homestay several natural swimming ponds surrounding by
abandoned green scenery with clear and cool water are waiting for you. (We just
do not recommend to use sunscreen to avoid any pollution of this natural water).
The day after a two hours hike in the early
morning starting from the homestay leads to a
beautiful waterfall. (chitram Jarna waterfall).
Sunrise and amazing landscape will be a
memorable souvenir to take.
After breakfast there and maybe a morning
shower under the waterfall, slowly you will
walk back to the homestay where the jeep
will be waiting to drive you back to Sapana
Village Lodge.
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.CHEPANG HILLS HIKING AND WATERFALL
60 $/per person
-
Duration : Full day trip
-
Included : jeep transportation, picnic lunch
-
Easy level hiking
-
Minimum : 2 persons
-
With guide
Chitwan is widely known for its National Park, famous for its population of rhinos,
tigers and elephants.
However, this trail leads you through the unexplored beautiful hillsides of Chitwan.
Besides the natural beauty, the trail offers cultural highlights of one of the indigenous
communities of Nepal.
This area is the home of the Chepang people who lead a semi-nomadic life and have
rich cultural traditions.
Magnificent waterfalls definitely attract the nature lovers.
Beautiful Sita-Ram Jharana (Waterfall in Nepali) that lies approximately 40 km.
North-East of Sapana Village in Korak Village, an untouched tourist area in
Chepang Hill.
Drop out from the jeep, walk along the river for a 2 hours and half hiking, enjoying
the rich bird-life towards a beautiful waterfall where you relax and jump into the cold
water for refresh swim. (depending of season).
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SAPANA
VILLAGE
ACTIVITIES
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.NEPALI COOKING COURSE
20 $/per person
-
Duration : around 1 hour
Take this special course to learn the ins and outs of
the Nepali kitchen. Our cook will show you how to
prepare Nepali food in our own
kitchen. Momo, Dal-Bhat-Tarkari(white rice, lentil
soup and mix veg. curry) or Masala Tea... what you
want...Then enjoy the meal you cooked. Chef will
be with you to teach everything. This program
includes lunch
or dinner.
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.PLANTATION
9 $/per person and per tree
-
Duration : around 1 hour
Add your own tree in Sapana village or surrounding.
With the help of our naturalist guide, choose a tree from our nursery and plant it in
Sapana area. We want to protect the environment, maintain our eco system, so with
our own capacity, planting a tree, is a good help for the countryside, and a nice gift for
the local people especially if it is a fruit tree or a medicine tree.
You will receive a greeting certificate, and this tree will be your gift for Nepal.
Just do it!
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.VISIT A LOCAL MARKET
-
bicycle :
8 $
/per person
-
jeep :
13 $
/per person
-
With guide
Visit TANDI, a small town on the high way, buy fruit, vegetable, fabric…
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VISIT SAPANA VILLAGE LODGE’s SHOP
Sapana village lodge offers you the opportunity to have a look on the different
aspect of nepali designs.
By visiting our shop you support local market and tradionnal handmade craft.
Our shop is easy to find. It is located at the entrance on the left in the round house
behind the first building. Opening times may vary but do not worry you can ask
in our office for private entrance when it is close.
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SPA
TREATMENTS
Our spa house is located on site.
Ask the hotel reception about appointment. Relax and enjoy !
Ayurvedic therapy
30 mn = 28 $ // 1h = 40 $ // 1h30 = 60 $
Ayurvedic therapy is relaxing full body oil massage. The oil used is a complex concoction of
herbs that aids in relaxation and helps ease muscle pain and cramps. A perfect way to relax
and get all the toxins out of your system.
Deep tissue massage
1h = 40 $ // 1h30 = 60 $
As the name suggests , a massage that will go deep into the muscle and break all the tension
that form from day to day pressure of the modern world or for athletes that have worked their
muscles from excessive use.
A deep tissue massage is for people that want relief from severe tension and pain in the
muscles. This treatment will work deep into muscles and connective tissues.
Swedish massage
1h = 40 $ // 1h30 = 60 $
One of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is
accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood
returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation. Swedish mas-
sage is exceptionally beneficial for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing
muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension.
Nepali massage
1h = 40 $ // 1h30 = 60 $
Nepali massage aims at lessening lower back pain, depression and anxiety, and helps im-
prove sleep. This massage is also known to have improved range of motion and their sero-
tonin and dopamine levels can get higher.
Hot stone therapy
1h = 42 $ // 1h30 = 65 $
This therapy involves the placing of hot basalt stones on key points of the body warming it
up and allowing the therapist to massage deep into muscle and relaxing the muscles
Foot massage and palm reflexology
30 mm = 20 $
Based on chinese principle of reflexology, foot massage is one of the most relaxing massage
you can have. We focus on the pressure point of your foot and it aids in removing toxin from
your body. It helps in reducing stress or beating those sore feet you have after a long time
walk.
Head oil massage
30 mn = 20 $
Relieves headache and stress. Improves blood circulation and promotes healthy hair growth.
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How to prepare for your session ?
*For hygiene reasons, please shower before your
treatment.
*Wear loose clothing that can be easily removed
according
to your treatment.
*Undergarments must be worn at all times.
*Seat in the waiting area of the spa and your therapist will collect you.
*Declare any health conditions to your therapist
*During your treatment, communicate with your
therapist regarding your comfort level.
*After treatment you’ll have access to a
private
bathroom.
*Drink water to hydrate your body after
treatment.
Beauty and Cosmetic
Threading : Eye brows
5 $
Threading is a method of hair removal originating in Asia . A thin thread is doubled, then
twisted. It is then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, plucking the hair at the follicle level.
Unlike tweezing, where single hairs are pulled out one at a time, threading can remove short
lines of hair.
Manicure or Pedicure
15 $ (included nail color) manicure
15 $ Nrs (included nail color) pedicure
A pedicure or manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands or
toenails and feet. It consists of filing and shaping of the free edge, pushing and clipping any
nonliving tissue, some treatments with various liquids, massage and application or not of nail
polish.
Scrub
45mn = 25 $
A body scrub is a popular body treatment for the body. It exfoliates and hydrates your skin,
leaving it smooth and soft. It is done with an abrasive material ( salt , sugar and honey...)
Exfoliation is followed by a shower and an application of body lotion.
The therapist starts by gently rubbing the exfoliant on your back, the backs of your arms, and
the backs of your legs and feet, while doing a soft and gentle massage.
Facial treatment
50 mn = 25 $
A facial is essentially a multi-step skin treatment that is one of the best ways to take care of your
skin. A facial cleanses, exfoliates and nourishes the skin, promoting a clear, wellhydrated
complexion, and can help your skin look younger. With variety of skin care
product and soft facial massage you feel fresh and cool !
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SAPANA VILLAGE ACCOMODITIES
JEEP
*
Jeep to or from the bus park --------------------------------- Free
*
Jeep to Naryanghat (go & back) -----------------------------
25 $
*
Pick-up or drop-off at Chitwan Airport --------------------
20 $
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
Other prices available on request.
*
Chitwan to/from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini:
Luxury private jeep with driver -------------------------------
185 $
Basic private car with driver -----------------------------------
140 $
*
Chitwan to/from Bandipur:
Luxury private jeep with driver --------------------------------
130 $
Basic private car with driver————————————————95 $
BUS TICKETS (TOURIST BUS)
, price per person
*
Kathmandu ------------------------------------------------------
12 $
*
Pokhara ----------------------------------------------------------
12 $
*
Luxury bus (Pokhara or Kathmandu) ----------------------
25 $
FLIGHT
We can arrange bookings for airplane tickets and flight confirmation for you.
BICYCLE RENTING,
per hour ---------------------------
3 $
LAUNDRY SERVICE (WITHOUT IRONING CLOTHES)
Place your clothes in the laundry bag available in your room or a plastic bag and
bring it to the office
Per kilo ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 $
BOOKS & GAMES AT LIBRARY
Books and games are available near the office in our library, there are here to enjoy
your staying in Sapana Village.
They are free to borrow, so please take care of them.
Please, don’t forget to bring back all games and books in this place after using, and
to put them nicely away.
INTERNET
We do have WI-FI in Sapana Village, and it is free. Ask for password.
DONATION BOXES
SAPANA VILLAGE is involved in many social projects as you know, so we use also
to collect donations from our nice guests. You do find boxes near the office shared in
three parts : School material, hygienic items and clothes.
So you have the possibility to help the community too and be sure all this items will be
distributed to the local people.
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SAPANA DESIGN : a women skill
development project
You can buy products from Sapana Design : a Women Skill Development Project.
The products are locally produced by Tharu women.
It is a fair trade project, which means the women get a fair price for their products.
If you are interested you visit the factory, which is only 50 meters from the lodge
Sapana means ‘ DREAM’ in Nepali, and this name has been chosen with good reason.
Sapana Design aims to teach local women a skill and help them provide for themselves
and their families.
They make fashion accessories, toys, living accessories and decoration of textiles and
new items from recycled materials.
We regularly invite volunteers and designers. This way we constantly add new designs
to our product line and keep on investing in learning new skills and techniques. Want to
be part of it ?
FAIR TRADE
We are a Fair Trade organization, which means that we work according to the Fair
Trade principles (fair price, good working conditions, environmental friendly, capacity
building, no child labor).
INTERESTED IN DOING BUSINESS
WITH US INTERNATIONALLY?
We also produce for the international market, but
then we only sell wholesale. If you want more
information about options please contact us.
WANT TO VISIT OUR FACTORY?
You can come visit us at our workshop and see
how we produce our products. Our workshop is
based next to Sapana Village Lodge.
CONTACT
For more information visit our website
www.sapanadesign.com or send us an email
at info@sapanadesign.com. Or contact
directly Barsha Giri at the lodge.
We will gladly provide you with more infor-
mation and go over the options with you.
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SAPANA VILLAGE LODGE
SAURAHA CHITWAN NEPAL
WWW.SAPANALODGE.COM
SAPANAVILLAGE@HOTMAIL.COM
+ 977 (0) 56 58 03 08
