Forest Hideaway is just that - tucked away on the edge of the forest, right next to Bardia National Park.

This is a little visited area of Nepal,Bardia National Park, the largest in the Terai, is home to many endangered species like tigers, leopards, one-horned rhino, wild elephants, as well as deer, monkeys and many more animals. Less famous than Chitwan National Park, Bardia is still unspoilt. Though there are fewer tigers at Bardia, your chances of spotting one here are probably a lot better in this untouched wilderness. Wonderfully laid back and peaceful, Forest Hideaway would appeal to anyone wanting to get off the beaten track and see wildlife in a pristine setting.  Many of the guests staying here come time after time, staying weeks rather than days. There are 15 rooms, built with Tharu village houses in mind, most with attached bathrooms, with twin beds or doubles set around an attractive garden.

Forest Hideaway offers a range of activities: you can drift slowly down the Karnali River to spot birds and wildlife that come to the river for water; go for jungle and jeep safaris, elephant rides, village tours and visits to Bardia National Park's Tharu Museum, as well as a crocodile breeding centre and information centre. The elephant breeding centre nearby is worth a visit too.

Mohan Aryal, Forest Hideaway's owner is an active supporter of local community initiatives that help to conserve the environment. Generous to a fault, he helps those wanting to work to preserve the environment, whether by supporting jungle guides in their training or helping educate local people about the environment. He is working closely with Project Future Guardians, a tiger project that aims to research and monitor these endangered big cats.