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Reviews of Shanta Ghar A Rustic Guesthouse

Ayodhhyapuri 7, Tamta Bazaar, Madi, Chitwan, Nepal

#7 of 26 hotels in Chitwan

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Review score

Based on 32 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    8.0
    True rural experience with lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not the owners fault but it was very hot early may.

    we loved being in a true village environment and going for walk early morning through the rice fields with the owners dog.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    family is very sweet. the place is beautiful<3

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost was higher than our budget. Especially for the safari trip… very much higher than we had expected.

    Lovely family, location and house.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you’re looking for an authentic homestay, in the middle of rural Nepal where you can relax and enjoy Nepalese culture and food, then this is the perfect place. The family is kind and helpful, the food was absolutely delicious and the surroundings are beautiful. The rooms are spacious though not super luxurious (which is to be expected being this far from commercial touristic places to be fair). They also arranged a jungle safari for us! We loved our stay here!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family were very accomodating making sure we had everything we needed and more! It’s in a great location very relaxing surrounded by rice fields in a small village.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it

    If you want to experience local, rural Nepal then this place is perfect! The family you stay with are all amazing, and make the experience even more memorable! The wife cooks the best traditional Nepal food too! Mr Rama has a jeep and took us on a jungle safari and to a waterfall as well! Mr Rama is the kindest man and also provided me with lots of information on their religion and traditions! I was a solo female traveller and I highly recommend this place!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful Nepalese experience, you won’t leave hungry!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This guest house is way out off the tourist route, it’s is as described a ‘rustic guesthouse’ the family who run it are lovely people who truly care about their product and showing you their wonderful country. Nothing is too much trouble for them they make you feel so welcome with lots of tea, cold water and great food. The jungle safari was heaps of fun, 8 hours to be precise, great value for money with many animals spotted.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is run by a family."The staff were very kind, the food was delicious, and it was heartfelt." I definitely want to come back again. It was such a place. thank you very very much!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    We felt very much at home, taken in by the lovely family of Mr Ramakanta. Had a wonderful full day deep in the heart of
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite far away from where the bus leaves for Kathmandu

    Lovely rural location within the boundary of the Chitwan National park.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful countryside guesthouse with super welcoming hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! But if I have to mention something it would be that the matrass is quite hard. Harder than we're used to at home. But despite this we slept perfectly well!

    This beautiful guesthouse is in the Middle of the countryside, it's so peaceful and quiet! The hosts are a local family and they did everything to make us feel at home! The mother of the family and one of her sons made us fresh Nepali food everyday. One of the other sons cane to get us from bharatpur and helped us arrange a taxi for a good price They also arranged a whole day safari for us in Chitwan National Park, father of the family was the guide on this tour. We saw so many animals! A lot of deer, peacock, a black boar, a lot of birds and 3 Rhino's! We really loved that they we're so welcoming! We would totally reccomend others to stay here if you want to get away from the main crowd and experience the real Nepal countryside life!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    My stay here has been phenomenal!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing I didn’t like. I have thoroughly enjoyed staying here!!!

    This homestay is absolutely incredible!!! The location is stunningly beautiful, the hosts are exceptionally friendly and kind, the food is delicious, the safaris they offer are amazing and memorable adventures!! Some of my best memories in Nepal have been staying here. I highly recommend this homestay!! I can’t recommend it enough!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A truly rustic homestay far away from the tourist centres. Harry and his family (and dog) are very warm people and, as a lone traveller, I especially enjoyed having our meals together

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    the most cherished stay in a peaceful village close to nature with a joyful family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There is nothing that I didnt enjoy about this place, I loved the rustic room. Sometimes the walls were a bit too thin, but there was only joyful family sounds that I heard

    Hari and his incredibly joyous family welcomed me in to their hearts and home, cooked every meal, ensured I was always taken care of and my highlights were sharing special times with them on their beautiful and peaceful land. Hari is the most exuberant, golden soul with more integrity and spirit than most anyone I met in Nepal. He is also the most qualifies and amazing safari guide, and will show you things no other will....

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    A lovely stay in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bridge to bathroom felt a bit wobbly - maybe needs redoing soon. Some of the lights in our room didn't work - bulbs just need replacing I think :)

    If you're looking for a rural, authentic experience in Chitwan then this is perfect. Very rustic and basic, but we liked this :) The food was extremely fresh and delicious if you like healthy veggie cuisine (best dalbhat)! The dog and family were very friendly and helpful. We had a trip to a lovely nearby waterfall too. It was a great place to stay. Thank you :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    A truly rich experience of Nepal hosted by a lovely family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a tremendous stay at Shanta Ghar guesthouse! The family were so welcoming and offered a tremendous eco room and facilities! We got the best tour around the park with a private jeep and saw many animals with this whole day excursion. We also got a jungle walk to 3 water falls. Besides this the food was local Nepali vegetarian food and absolutely delicious! Thanks again! We loved it. Namaste

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you want to truly experience Nepal, then this is the place for you! The family is incredible, the food is delicious and the location is breathtaking! I highly recommend this property to any travelers, solo, couples and families 😁

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    10
    An experience to remember
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved being so close to nature, the farm, the animals. The trek to the waterfalls, guided by the resort owner, Ramakanta, himself. His wife and son not only took care of us at the resort but also prepared all the delicious meals for the 2 days.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    10
    Best offbeat soul retreating experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shanta Ghar is a place for the people seeking solitude...it's for the people who like to talk to the locals and understand how they live. It's about understanding how people have made out a home in a place so far from the city, yet it feels like home. It's about going back in time and appreciating whatever life has given to us. Highly recommended to all the solo travelers and the peace seekers. Respect the environment around and do not play loud music, or do not throw trash anywhere.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Outstanding place of natural beauty - 5 stars
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful surroundings, beautiful house and a beautiful family who couldn’t do enough for us! The hosts took us on a safari which was outstanding. Absolutely don’t be put off by the fact this properly is away from the centre of Chitwan - we trekked to a a secret waterfall, had the most beautiful private safari and explored the local village, away from tourists. Our best place yet to visit! Thank you so for all your warmth, guidance, care, exceptional knowledge of the area/animals and hospitality too - we will be back!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2022

    10
    Beautiful experience of real life rural Nepal - highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    A beautiful setting, wonderful hosts, which made us all feel immediately at home and part of the family… incredible food too! Ramakata and his family were fantastic hosts, they also provided excellent excursions too, including: an open jeep safari; secret waterfall trek and a visit to Stand Up 4 Elephants. We have had an incredible stay at Shanta Ghar and I cannot recommend this homestay enough. It was also lovely to be away from the busy tourist away of Chitwan… instead we got a taste for real life, authentic, rural Nepal - with an incredible safari thrown in! 5 stars - we’ll certainly be back.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Staying at Shanta Ghar is the best way to experience Chitwan in my opinion. Ramakanta and his family are amazing hosts a
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negative points in mind

    The Homestay is perfectly located within the park and offers a total immersion in the beautiful natural surroundings. Ramakanta and his family are great hosts, we were very well taken care of, the food was some of the best we had in Nepal, they are lovely people to be around.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    lovely local experience with nepal family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a local experience, so a little bit more basic and it is a bit remote so it takes a bit longer to get there (2,5h local bus); but worth it!

    The family is so nice and friendly, and also the food is amazing. For everybody who wishes a real local Nepal experience

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Wonderful Terai! #
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything. The friendliness, the house and its decoration, the walkway to the bathroom (especially at night), the food, the river, the location, everything!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    We loved our stay at Shanta Ghar. A piece of real Nepal in a lovely peaceful setting where you can watch the birds and r
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are hard but this seems to be quite normal in Nepal. At first the bathroom looked like it might have insects at night and you had to go across a little bridge to get to it. In reality it was clean and nothing scary ever jumped out at me and I loved the little bridge. It’s a bit like glamping but that’s part of the appeal. And also why it won’t suit everyone!

    This is a really special place. it won’t appeal to everyone. It’s not a resort. it’s a family home where you will experience real Nepali life in a rural village on the edge of the Chitwan National Park. The food is delicious, home cooking - some of the best we had in Nepal. Rama and his family are wonderful and will do anything to make your stay a perfect one. The safari we did was amazing - we saw 9 rhinos, including a really close encounter with a mother and tiny baby. The other highlight was a mother and baby sloth bear. Definitely recommend you do this if you stay here. We passed other jeeps full of tourists and we had just four of us and were out until the sun just started to go down.

    Stayed in October 2022

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