This bamboo built eco-friendly property blends in perfectly with the natural surrounding. Most corners will offer you a breathtaking view of the Rapti river. An open shower between leaves amused me the most. Easy location, great friendly host :)

Stayed in May 2024

Very unique place, different from anywhere else you'll stay in Chitwan. Beautifully built bamboo rooms, cool vibe, relaxed, good Nepali craft beer and also easy to arrange tours from there.

Stayed in April 2024

Location great, owner knowledgeable on local tours and wildlife, organised great canoe and jeep safari in the National Park for us

Stayed in April 2024

The mosquitos were a nightmare! After 6pm we had to leave the property because we got destroyed with bites.

Food was the best in Nepal. Great views of the national park. Friendly staff. Ethical tour - 1 day jeep booked via lodge was brilliant! Fantastic tour guide

Stayed in April 2024

This is an enjoyable place to stay. First of all it is just on the riverside, with a bar and tables facing the river (sunsets and morning fogs over the river are enough to choose this place). Second, it is built of bamboo and with thatched roofs. Third, it is very clean and well maintained (and the shower and toilet are far above what you would expect from a bamboo hut). All together it creates an exceptional place, with a positive vibe and fun atmosphere. It's also a short walking distance from the main street.

Stayed in March 2024

Lovely spot, lovely staff, facilities always clean, definitely worth a visit.

Stayed in April 2024

Location and atmosphere of this place are amazing, Dharmik and his team are super nice and helpful for planning activities. Highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in April 2024

I wished there was a ‘non-smoking’ terrace so when I wanted to eat or relax without smoke that was a protected option. I would also have liked some more reclining beds on the terrace as they were the premium spot every day!

Loved the location and the staff here were great, attentive and kind. Also some of the best food in Sahara from their restaurant. The hut I was given wasn’t the one on the booking form so be aware that may be the case for you if you book. Never the less I was happy with the hut I had (though not a full river view) and very greatful for the mosquito net (many hotels didn’t have one!

Stayed in April 2024

I wish I could have stayed longer

Very nice and friendly place with nice showers and rooms and a breathtaking view.

Stayed in March 2024

The bed was really hard, but the bamboo cabins are very cool!

Amazing view with rhinos in the river in front of you, lookout over the forest with a draft beer in hand!

Stayed in March 2024

Not that I didn't like it but since it's a bamboo lodge, everybody will hear you talk and you'll be heard. Beware of that.

The location was great. The river view was fantastic both in the morning and in the evening. The bedroom has a pretty mosquito net. Their foods and drinks are good. The host arranged a customized tour for me and booked a bus to KTM on short notice. The jungle walk and canoeing was especially memorable experience. The two guides, Ganesh and Baliram, were very knowledgeable and professional. They took care of my safety in the jungle and showed me many animals. I never forget the large flock of deers running in front of my eyes and the bathing rhinos.

Stayed in March 2024

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We spent three wonderful days in the Happy Lemon Tree lodge. The lodge is near the Chitwan National Park and we did a walking safari which was organized through the hostel - we totally recommend to do this! It was just awesome. Everything was really nice: the room was clean, the food delicious and the staff was so friendly and helpful! Hopefully, we will visit again and we totally recommend the accommodation to everyone. :-)

Stayed in February 2024

The place is amazing, though basic the rooms are very cute with incredible views of the river and the national park. Super relaxing and lovely, away from the main street but very close to it. The beds have mosquito nets. And the staff is amazing, they went above and beyond to help us with everything we needed. We hired a boat+trekking tour of the national park which was fantastic, the guides were very knowledgeable and we got to see lots of animals, including four rhinos.

Stayed in February 2024

Loved everything

Excellent stay 10/10, one of the best experiences iv had. Accommodation was good, location was excellent. Owner and staff were amazing, very kind, chilled and professional at the same time and helped make our experience an amazing one. The tour guide that the owner sorted to take us on Safari was excellent also, very knowledgeable, experienced and easy to get along with, we learnt alot from him and he kept us saf, e. Saw wild Crocodiles, Leopards , Rhinos, ElephantsHornbills and more without even leaving the resort, literally on the doorstep.. Food was excellent. Can't recommend the place enough. 10/10 😁

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing!

I spend three nights in Happy Lemon Tree Lodge and loved every minute of it. The view is amazing! When I arrived, I already saw the first wildlife. The bamboo lodge really gives you a jungle kinda vibe, which totally fits with the great atmosphere incl. some good music playing in the background while enjoying a lovely drink watching the beautiful sunsets. And later at the supercozy bonfires where it is also easy to meet other travellers. Also, the staff is superfriendly and helpful. The owner takes time to chat with you and explain more about the environment or the animals. I did two fun tours with a very passionate guide who learned me a lot of new things. Really cool! Also enjoyed the food and drinks! Overall I would highly recommend this place :)

Stayed in January 2024

Absolutely great, the food is remarkable, the view and staff is first class !

Stayed in January 2024

Sometimes a little loud at night from across the street, and dogs barking, but that’s expected in Nepal and when you’re staying in a traditional style hut! :)

We ended up staying a week. Super vibey spot with lots of wildlife that you can see across the river, and a bar and kitchen that’s open all day. The owner Dharmik and his staff are relaxed, helpful and friendly. The tour guides are excellent especially Ganesh who took us on both the jungle walk, jeep safari, canoe trip and religious tour. The kitchen here is also excellent - we had EVERY meal here during the week we stayed because it was so good! Our room had comfortable firm bed. Hot water is pretty good but runs out sometimes. Feels really nice as only a small number of places to stay so you can get to know other guests and the staff well. Just an amazing spot and would highly recommend, miss it already!

Stayed in January 2024

a bit pricey

Great location, very cozy, lovely people

Stayed in December 2023

I liked everything, really. The walls of the huts are thin - as mentioned by other reviewers - so you can hear everyone else. That didn't bother me, though, as the other guests were mindful of the situation. The bed was also a little hard (but that is down to personal taste) and a small table in the room would be a welcome addition. The room was very small - fine for me but maybe a bit too cosy for two people.. I would definitely stay here again.

I booked for one night as a base for a walking safari and booked in again at the end of my days of walking. The location is absolutely perfect with a sense of peace and glorious river views and just a five minute walk from the town centre. There was plenty of birdlife, a huge basking gharial crocodile on the other side of the river when I arrived and even a sleeping rhino in the bushes near the entrance to the camp on my last day there! What I liked most was the care for the environment with no single-use plastic. There are metal straws with the cocktails, and the packed lunches are in insulated lunch boxes with proper metal cutlery. For 25 rupees, you can refill your water bottle with filtered water (hot or cold) as many times as you like. The outdoor shower was hot and spacious. The vegan breakfast was excellent. I organised a multi-day jungle walk through this lodge, and it was probably the best safari I have ever done (I have done dozens). I had two brilliant guides to myself who had sharp eyesight, were careful and safe, respected the environment, and had vast amounts of knowledge and passion. They genuinely loved what they were doing! I learned about so many new birds, saw my first bear, heard a tiger roar, and had to run from rhinos! It was spectacular - and the best value for money.

Stayed in December 2023

One of my favourite places I’ve ever stayed. The treehouse had amazing views of the river where I saw rhinos, crocs and elephants from my window. Dharmik, the owner is super cool and super helpful and is sure to make your stay as great as possible.

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was pretty good, just some nails on the floor of the room were a little uncomfortable, and it could be cleaner (remove cobwebs in the bathrooms) and add more things to hang clothes or towels inside the bathroom and rooms

The design of the rooms is simple and different, creating an atmosphere of peace with a beautiful view of the river

Stayed in December 2023

Prices shown on the blackboard are not the actual prices. So I had to pay more than 150 rpr more for just a drink and didn’t expect that. Washrooms were not very convenient (many openings, not very discreet) and the electrical outlet in the room was not working well. For the price, it shouldn’t be the case.

Best place to stay near the river in Sauraha. Very atypical and nice staff : they helped me get my bus ticket to KTM.

Stayed in December 2023

Only one thing that we have to mention. The rooms were very simple which is really fine for us. But there is only the bed inside the room. No possibility to leave our things or no possibility to hang the towels or our jackets. So we had to leave everything on the ground.

We had a lovely stay at the Happy Lemon Tree Lodge. This lodge has a nice view to the river where we spotted a rhino in the morning. The lodge arranged the Safaris for us. We had a great guide and big lunch boxes with us. The food in the lodge is so good and we also loved the smoothies. The Manager and the staff are very friendly. I would recommend this lodge

Stayed in December 2023

Lovely location which overlooks the river. The rooms were very unique. The owners were very friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in October 2023