Ram grew up in Chitwan, Meghauli, Nepal. After finishing school, he went to Pokhara to find work and support his family. He worked for a rafting company for three years and became a safety kayaker — sometimes also working as a trekking guide, bringing visitors to his home village to show them a different side of Nepal and its culture.
In Pokhara, Ram met his wife Petra, and since 2008 they have been living together in Switzerland. But it was always Ram's dream to come back to his village and give people the opportunity to discover the beauty of this place.
And so Chitwan Bamboo Lodge was born.
Dhai is Ram's older brother. He lived for many years in India and Kathmandu, working as a cook and tailor. Since the opening of the Bamboo Lodge he is manager and driver — and thanks to the lodge, he can stay close to his wife and children.
Aita Ram is our senior jungle guide. He does his work with passion — years of experience in Chitwan mean he knows the jungle, its trails, and its wildlife like no one else.
Arun has been with us since the very beginning. His knowledge of and passion for all animals is remarkable — guests consistently say their experience with Arun is unforgettable.