Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay

Prakash Chapagain, the Host and Naturalist of Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay, is a remarkable young entrepreneur and a proud advocate for sustainable wildlife tourism and human-wildlife coexistence in his community in Chitwan. Born and raised in the lowlands of Nepal, Prakash has always been deeply connected to his country’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. With a passion for hospitality and a desire to showcase the flora and fauna in an authentic way to visitors from around the world, he embarked on a journey to establish Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay, a unique family run tourism business on the edge of Chitwan National Park. Prakash’s vision for Homestay goes beyond just providing accommodation and a safari for tourists. He believes in creating meaningful connections between visitors and the local community, fostering cultural exchange, and promoting responsible tourism practices. As an active Naturalist in Chitwan National Park, he helps visitors to explore the park and organise different tours for their interest and time. In addition to this, he graduated with a Degree of Masters from Tribhuvan University. He also has excellent experience in tiger conservation and research activities in Nepal. Therefore, he organises community-led initiatives such as clean-up campaigns, awareness camps, livelihood enhancement of marginalised communities and various conservation projects to protect our natural surroundings.

Hotel Rhinoceros - a Wildlife Homestay in Sauraha, Chitwan National Park (hereafter CNP) with eight beautiful rooms is now opened for foreign tourists, students,volunteers, researchers, backpackers, families, business travelers and long duration stay paying guests, who looks for comfortable, clean, modern facilities and safe accommodation in Sauraha,Chitwan, the major entrance gate of famous CNP (A world Heritage Site). Home stay in Chitwan could be as interesting and unforgettable moment of your life as traveling to this incredible land! The concept of homestay is considered to be the best alternative to hotel accommodation in the hospitality industry. "Homestay" experience has grown from strength to strength since the idea was emerged in Chitwan, a decade or so ago. Moreover, it helps you come across land, people, culture, climate, custom, creature, community and cuisine of any place in its pristine elements unlike hotel accommodation. These Homes have their own history and stories to tell. Living with local people is the best way to learn about their culture and believes, share food and also smiles. Hotel Rhinoceros-Homestay , the name that itself delimits "Your Home

Hotel Rhinoceros Homestay can make your holiday the best holiday you have experienced ever before. We are located away from the crowd in a silent residential street, in front of CNP , on the way to Rapati River and Park entrance gate, the must see tourist places in Sauraha, Chitwan. Our place situated about 6 km south from the main highway in a green environment and walkable distance to reach small local market, restaurants( Typical Nepali Kitchen), river and sunset view point and couple of minute to reach Elephant Stable, Wildlife Display Center , Museum and other cultural and historical places in Sauraha.