Shivas Hippies Colony

The best place I have been in all of Nepal. If I could give more than 10, I would. Shiva’s Hippies Colony in Sauraha is not just a guesthouse , it is a home. Raj and Swastika form a lovely family. Kind, respectful and human, they welcome you not as a customer but as a friend. From the very first moment, you feel safe, at ease, and truly seen. It’s a typical Nepali family setting, where you can experience something truly different. They are not acting kind, they are kind. Authentically. You can feel it in everything they do. I kept extending my stay, day after day. I only left because I couldn’t change my flight ticket. They can help you arrange any activity such as jungle walks, jeep safaris, canoe rides. Pick-up and drop-off are available too, to and from the bus park. They provide bycicles for free, the Wi-Fi is excellent, and the chill-out area invites you to relax, read, meditate, or simply be. The rooms are clean and comfortable, matress is top quality and the food is nourishing and delicious, and the pool is a big bonus. If you are heading to Sauraha and want to experience something deeper than just transactions and services (not blaming anyone,it’s just not my cup of tea), look no further. This is your place. Go with time. Let yourself slow down.

Ein super netter Gastgeber, sehr zuvorkommend. Tolle ruhige Lage mit Pool, der immer gut gereinigt wurde. Möglichkeit für Klimaanlage im Zimmer! Alles super :)

We stayed here with my friend during our trip to Sauraha and booked two rooms. Everything about this place was amazing. The pool was always very clean and incredibly pleasant. They serve the best masala chai we had during our travels, and the homemade food was absolutely delicious. Raj was incredibly kind and helpful, he drove us around town multiple times whenever we needed help getting somewhere. When my friend got sick, the whole family took such good care of us. They kept making fresh ginger tea for her and were genuinely caring and attentive the entire time. Raj booked us a great safari and jungle walk experience. He was like a good friend of us, we didn’t feel this place is a hotel. It’s a place run by a wonderful family who truly pay attention to every detail and make you feel at home. Honestly, this was the best accommodation experience of my entire 4-month journey. Highly recommended.

Shiva’s Hippies Colony is a great place—nestled between lush rice terraces, with a refreshing pool. Best of all are Raj and the family who run this homestay: incredibly welcoming and kind. They provided us with lots of information about tours and great food. It’s not as far from town as it looks: about 15–20 minutes on foot or five minutes by bike, which Raj provides for free. We were even picked up from the bus station at no extra cost—without us having mentioned we were arriving by bus. That really sums up the care and hospitality Raj and his wife show their guests.

Sometimes it can be really hot, which is not the failure of the accommodation. It is just the whether ein chtiwan. Butyou can ask them to turn on the air conditioning in the room; it costs a little extra, but not too much, really a fair price if you consider, the high costs of electricity