Ram Thapa
Founder & Director
A Chitwan native with an unshakeable belief that the best luxury is found in the wild, Ram built the lodge with his own hands over three years.
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Our Philosophy
A Sanctuary Formed by the Earth
"Luxury is not about excess, but about the profound connection between human comfort and the untamed wild."
Born from a deep love for the Terai, Chitwan Bamboo Lodge was founded in 1998 by Ram Thapa, a native of Sauraha village. What began as a small family guesthouse has grown into Nepal's most acclaimed eco-luxury retreat.
Our architecture is a love letter to the landscape. Built using locally harvested bamboo and reclaimed timber, every pillar, beam, and wall tells a story of local artisans working in harmony with the environment.
Our Journey
1998
A Vision Takes Root
Founder Ram Thapa, a native of Sauraha, plants the first bamboo poles of what would become Chitwan Bamboo Lodge, with a vision of luxury in harmony with nature.
2003
First Guests Arrive
The lodge opens its doors to its first twelve guests. Word spreads quickly among conservation-minded travellers seeking an authentic alternative to mass tourism.
2010
Conservation Commitment
The lodge formalizes its 'Preservation through Presence' pledge, committing 15% of all revenue to wildlife conservation and anti-poaching operations.
2018
Solar Transformation
A complete shift to solar power makes Chitwan Bamboo Lodge the first carbon-neutral luxury lodge in Nepal's Terai region.
2024
The New Chapter
A thoughtful expansion adds four new Canopy Treehouses, designed with the next generation of eco-conscious travellers in mind.
The People Behind the Lodge
Sunita Thapa
Head of Sustainability
Ram's daughter and a conservation biologist by training, Sunita oversees the lodge's environmental programs and community partnerships.
Chef Bikram Rai
Executive Chef
Trained in Paris and Delhi, Bikram returned to Nepal to celebrate Nepalese cuisine on the world stage — one plate at a time.
Experience the Story Yourself
Come and be part of the Chitwan Bamboo Lodge story. Every guest becomes a chapter in our ongoing adventure.