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A few photos

We were starting to review what requirements were needed for big groups when we suddenly have rather important guests to stay, Narayan and his wife. A couple of extra photos included.

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Solar Panels

We have our solar panels installed. These are the first of several and are intended to provide us minimal power as and wehn required. Power is of course available in Bardia, but as with anywhere in Nepal it can be … Continue reading

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Eco Toilets – the way forward!

Well its taken quite some time to get the methodology right, but we are there now. The idea dates back quite some time, but to actually create fully fucnctioning ‘westernised’ toilets that are entirely eco-friendly has been a real challenge. … Continue reading

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Bedrooms finished and ready

Well we’ve applied the finishing touches to several more of the bedrooms. So are now able to offer rooms in several different cottages. We’ve been sure to include mosquito nets, so you dont have to worry about bringing your own. … Continue reading

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Another set of rooms ready to go

Well we’ve been working hard on the detail. another pair of rooms is just about ready to go. Rachel has sourced some locally made furniture to use in the rooms (only had one photo at time of writing, more to … Continue reading

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A few photos

Sometimes its nice just to take a few photos for no reason atall. Over time, we’re quite sure that this blog will be hugely popular especially with our customers. Below are just a few recent photgraphs.

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Decorating, new linen and purchasing locally made chairs

Well things are really pushing ahead now. Lots of minor changes being made and final touches being organised. Rachel is working extremly hard to ensure that all our customers, have a perfect stay at the lodge. (including those who arrive … Continue reading

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A little entertainment pre-opening

Without local contribution and assistance we wouldnt be here, so wherever possible we invite our neighbours, and the local workers to come along where we play host. Having members of the local Tharu community visiting the lodge is a wonderful way for guests to … Continue reading

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A few shots taken on a Jungle walk

It’s early days as we start to entertain our first guests, despite the Lodge not being officially open yet. We’ve entered a few photos taken over the past week or so of a few sightings.

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Our first impromptu guest! All the way from Switzerland

What a great week in terms of getting things finalised. We even welcomed our first guest.  A swiss guy that has driven overland from Switzerland, that just had to stay, despite not really being open just yet. Our impromptu guest … Continue reading

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