Jungle Base Camp

Very friendly family. Will do anything to make a comfortable stay and sir is a safari guide with expert knowledge of the surrounding areas. This accommodation is basic but clean and tidy ,whilst nestling amongst wild garden flowers.

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What an amazing place, what an amazing family, and what an amazing experience! I loved it here, the hosts (son included) are the nicest people, they treated me extremely well and helped me a lot. I did the safari and saw tigers, rynhos, and had so much fun. Totally recommended!

Beautiful place with a beautiful family, amazing value for money. Did Safari with Keshab and we had an amazing time. Spent three days trekking through the national park and community Forrest. Saw two tigers and rhino. Keshab did everything to give me the best experience. Also a great man, know the jungle inside and out. Spend a week here - just great

Accueil accueillant, ambiance familiale, cuisine délicieuse, safaris de qualité

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All meals were fine especially the salad vegetables from the backyard garden. Spacious living area hot water and plenty of quiet. Supportive hosts!

Not only is Jungle Base Camp among the cheapest accommodation options in Thakudwara, Hukum (the owner) provides tours that are significantly cheaper than elsewhere. He is a respected and highly experienced guide (30+ years), so cheaper does not mean lower quality! He was genuinely astonished when I told him what I had been charged for a "Community Forest" tour with Namaste Bardia Resort (you can read my separate review). This accommodation is family owned and operated (many are not), and it feels more like a homestay than a guesthouse or resort. Hukum is English-language fluent and a great source of information and advice. Like any of the low-cost accommodation in Thakudwara, my room was spartan and basic, but spacious and plenty comfortable enough for a good night's sleep. The property is very pleasant, with a verdant, shady garden with plenty of birdsong. It sits on the NW edge of the Betahani community, which is a quiet rural area comprised largely of small farming plots. The people are friendly, so you can have some interaction as you stroll around. It's an easy 25-30 minutes walk into town or to the National Park entrance. TIP: even if you stay elsewhere, I highly recommend you chat with Hukum about his guided trips to both the National Park and Dalla Community Forest...you can save thousands of Rs per tour. He even recommended I wait a couple of days for the weather to become more conducive for tiger activity and sightings...he wants to provide a good, value-tor-money experience, rather than getting as much cash out of your pocket as possible.

The following are not negatives to me, but for those of you who may be more demanding... The "Genius" included breakfast was simply coffee and omelette with toast or chapatti (other options are available at additional cost). Still, it was nice and I certainly won't complain, considering the cost...remember, this Genius free breakfast is not something offered by the host, it is imposed upon them by booking.com! The accommodation is one of the oldest in Thakudwara. If you are the type of person who insists on instant hot water, sparkling toilet bowls, pristine bed linen and a completely insect-free room, then you may be disappointed. Everything is clean enough, but spotlessly new it is not...and you shouldn't expect so for about $US4 per night!

Absolutely loved my stay with Hukum and his wonderful family. The accommodation is beautiful & surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. Great facilities and delicious homegrown food available. Hukum is a really experienced guide & was very helpful with helping to plan different activities, as well as organising transport to the accommodation early in the morning. There is no guarantee to see a particular animal on the tours, but with Hukum as a guide, your chances couldn’t be any higher. Looking forward to staying again in the future :)

We had a really nice stay at the jungle base camp. Hukum and his family were very welcoming and hospitable. We got the chance to do a walking and jeep tour and on our free days we got to spend time swimming and walking around town with Hukums son.

Es ist ein wunderscjöner Ort, den ich niemals vergessen werde! Hukum und seine Familie ist extrem herzlich und man fühlt sich ein bisschen ein Teil der Familie.

We stayed with Hukum and his family for three nights. It was everything we ever hoped for and more. Him and his family do everything to make you feel welcome and at home. The home-cooked food is great and we even got to eat their home grown potatoes.The bonfires in the evening were great to stay warm and have a chat with each other. The room, bed and bathroom were also very good. The clay paintings on the outside of the huts are a very nice detail. We did two safaris: one walking safari and one jeep safari. Both were amazing. They were guided by Hukum and Ksab and they are both so professional. On the safaris we've seen the beautiful landscape of Bardiya, the most beautiful birds, deer, otters, crocodile and the cherry on top was a very impressive tiger. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience. 🥰

Hukum, the owner and guide, worked so hard to make sure I had a good time. His wife provides the meals, which were excellent and organic (many of the items are from his own garden). He helped me plan an itinerary for my time there. His prices were reasonable for the excursions. I saw a tiger and elephant in the wild as well as many other species of birds and animals. Although it's significantly more expensive than the other day trips, I would recommend the rafting. It was peaceful and a unique way to see Bardiya.

Tea is served with breakfast which was fine. But as a coffee drinker and the fact that's there's nothing else close by, I would have loved coffee even Nescafe.

I stayed with my friend 4 days and we had a wonderful time here. Hukum went to jungle Safari with us, he is an experienced wildlife guide and we spottet lots of animals. His wife cooked tasty food every day fresh from their organic garden for us. She made extra veggi food for my diet and lunch package for all for jungle trekking. Bungalow was cosy, bathroom with hot shower and free WiFi. All in all we felt very welcome. Hukum helped us arranging the transport and overnight bus back to Kathmandu. Communication was easy, he cares a lot to make his guests feel good. In the evening he made campfire for us. The area is safe and lots of things to see around here. We will definitely come back.

Very lovely host family. This small accomodation was wonderful. The beds are clean and the bathroom is basic, but has a good hot shower. The hosts make delicious meals with fresh ingredients. He is a very good guide for Jeep safari and walking safari, with a very fair price. We felt at home and kept staying longer.

The location was exceptional and it is a beautiful vegetation. you can observe the life of the people in the surrounding villages. The jeep safari was great and the guides put a lot of effort into it so that I could see animals. The hosts are very warm and nice and I was always good and deliciously served.

The loud music during the overnight stay in the jungle, which started very early and apparently just didn't stop. I can only hope for the next one that it was a local festivity and not a happening every night

Nice place to explore bardia Nationalpark! Hukum, the owner, is a guide and offers all kinds of experiences at an attractive price.

Hum and his family were very hospitable and helpful. They have a peaceful beautiful garden from which they take ingredients to cook incredible meals everyday. They make a fire in the mornings and nights in the common areas.

Beautiful property, comfortable bed and the most amazing friendly family. The nightly campfire with the family and other guests makes for a great atmosphere 😁

Very nice and welcoming family with good food, basic rooms and hot water. In the evening we sat around a campfire. Hukum is also nature guide, we went on a jeep and walking safari with him. Thanks a lot Hukum and Krishna, we had a great stay.

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A beautiful little spot, peaceful and charming. We would have stayed an extra night but on a motor bike tour so had limited time. The family are really lovely and we had lunch and dinner on site.

Nice and simple place right next to the national park. The owner can take you on a on day walking tour if you wish.

The owner and his wife are very nice and hospitable. It’s basic but adequate. Food are tasty and they are kind enough to make herbal tea for my friend’s coughing

We did some jungle activities with the owner. Though he has lots of experience in guiding people in the jungle there, we feel there could be more interactions like education on the animals, how tiger lives etc

I stayed with Hukum and his family for 5 nights and everything was perfect! His lodge is a typically Nepalese house where I was able to have my privacy in a large and confortable bedroom with bathroom and convivial moments in the outdoor lounge where we all had our meals. Hukum, his wife and son welcomed me with open arms! Krishna, Hukum's wife, is always smiling and positive! She prepares all the meals at home, using local ingredients (sometimes even from the garden!) and adapts completely to your diet. Everything was delicious, I ate every day and never lacked anything! Hukum was so welcoming, warm, helpful and secure throughout my stay. As well as being my host, he was my guide in the jungle of Bardia and I can say with certainty that he is the best in the region! He was the really first guide here (30 years ago) and he knows ALL the national park by heart, loves nature and animals deeply and is full of ideas and tips on how to best approach the tiger safely. We did several jungle safaris by walk, by motorbike, by jeep and he even proposed me a night in a tree house in the middle of the jungle to watch the animals safely at night. It was absolutely magical! Thanks again! This trip will remain engraved in my memory forever! Everything was perfect and more than what I expected. If you're thinking of coming to Bardia, being close to the park and enjoying a real experience in comfort and with local people, the Hukum lodge is for you!

EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !

Property is in vey good location. Front of jungle..owner and his family was very friendly. Stay was completely like home and we can cook the food also.

Owners are very nice !! Enjoy

The Host offered to pick me up from the main road and when I arrived at the location I got my room (house) and food right away. The family who runs the place was always friendly and super helpful. I just had two nights before my visa expired, so the first evening when I arrived I planed a jungle hike and a stay over in a tree house in the jungle for the next day with the host. Everything was super easy to plan and the two days were great. Also the talks with the family were exciting and interesting.

I actually don't have anything to complain about

It's a really calm, beautiful place in the jungle. The owner is very friendly, good to talk to and knows the area well due to being a guide aswell. Highly recommend staying in this lovely place.

Where to starts... Hukum, his wife and their little boy are amazing! They are some of the most hospitable and genuine people that we have met during our trip. After 5 days with them, we were super sad to leave! They make you feel like you are part of the family. The food is delicious and they make sure to switch it up as well. Also, Hukum is super knowledgable and can explain a lot about the village and the jungle. He also helped us to book our bus ticket and tuktuk for our next destination which was appreciated.

Everything was perfect!! If you are looking for a fancy experience, this isn't it. This is an authentic nepali experience.

it was a cozy homey room with everything you need. the place was beautiful and the people were nice.

it is further than the rest of the property’s from the entrance.

It's kind of farm stay in the middle of fields and crops. Very friendly host, treated me just like family.. They serve food made from freshly plucked vegetables grown organically in their own kitchen garden. Fresh air, water and simple people with big heart. Wifi available.

It could help if wifi has backup. As it is situated in the middle of jungle, I recommend to carry insect repellers.

We had an amazing 5 days at Jungle base camp. Hukum could not do enough to make your our stay special. The enthusiasm from him and the rest of the Bardia team was incredible. Great value for money would highly recommend.

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It was great staying at this place! The price was great - and for the guided walks in the jungle, too! We evend had nice big buckets of hot water for the shower. The food was delicious, the place is a little paradise, very spacious, with a nice garden and comfortable beds. Thank you so much!!

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At Jungle Base Camp, you really plunge into the jungle. The cottages are tastefully decorated from the outside and is simply decorated from the inside. Hukum, his wife and his son, have their own house and green and flowery garden on the property as well. We really enjoyed sitting at our porch, enjoying breakfast in the morning. Hukum is also one of the chief jungle guide in Bardia, he can take you into the jungle to see the numerous wild animals (if you are lucky! 😊) during the day from dawn to dusk, highly recommend!

At the moment of our stay the hot shower was out of order. However we could get a bucket of hot water whenever we wanted, this we could use to shower. It actually added to the experience! I’m sure the hot shower will be fixed by now.

I had the best in Jungle base camp, the hospitality was really good and the activities were amazing. I went with Hukum in the walking safari and into the tree house and they were amazing experiences.

Had a great time at Jungle Base Camp with Hukum and his family! The lodge is basic but there is everything you need : fast internet, room with private bathroom, food is great, especially the chapatis, common area for chilling. Location is really close from the jungle and the park entrance! I had safari with Hukum during three days, we were really closed to see the tiger as we heard him roar in the bushes 30 meters from us, but You'll see plenty of other animals too! Hukum and his family were really helpful and did everything they can to help me. Special thanks to Hukum's son, 6yo, who made me play plenty of games at the lodge. Will come back for sure!

Hukum and his family have just been the best! Always ready to help and to make you feel at ease. If Hukum can not be your guide in the jungle, he will find for you the best guides to make you enjoy your adventure in the jungle ! The place is very nice and food very good 👍