March 21, Butwal – Tiger Forest Hotel, featuring the first beer garden in Lumbini Province, has commenced operations in Chilhiya 13, Tilottama, Rupandehi. Entrepreneur Minraj Bhusal of Tilottama established the hotel with a vision to bring a new and unique identity to the region across five bighas of land. The investment in the hotel has surpassed one billion rupees, with financial backing from Shine Resunga Development Bank, according to reports.
According to Bhusal, the hotel is integrated with lush forest surroundings, and the rooms—referred to as “flying villas”—are entirely constructed from pine wood. Additionally, fresh draft beer from Bhusal’s own brewery, which is not bottled but served directly, is available on site. Bhusal is also the owner of the “Baahrsinge” beer brand.
The hotel, connected to the five-star Tiger Palace Resort, is currently operational in the southern section. The first phase includes a beer garden, 20 flying villas, a hall accommodating 50 guests, a Chautari bar, a dance club, and a spa, Bhusal said. The flying villa designs were crafted by Austrian engineers. Bhusal emphasized that apart from Baahrsinge Beer Industry in Kurintar by the Trishuli riverbank, no other place offers this combination of flying villas and draft beer garden.
Construction is nearing completion on a Chinese restaurant with a capacity of around 200 guests and a banquet hall that can accommodate 1,000 guests. Bhusal announced that the official opening of the hotel is planned for the Nepali New Year.
In the near future, plans include adding 40 more rooms, a swimming pool, and a mini-casino to obtain four-star hotel certification. “The purpose of this investment is to provide new and unique hospitality services targeting domestic and Indian tourists,” Bhusal stated. “We present an unprecedented experience in the region where guests can enjoy fresh beer amid a green environment under the open sky.” He also noted that tourists visiting Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, are among the primary target guests for the resort.
Bhusal revealed plans to further invest NPR 1.5 billion in the coming years to upgrade the hotel to a five-star facility, expanding services and amenities aimed at Indian tourists, contingent on political stability and a favorable business environment in the country. “This resort, located away from urban areas amidst serene greenery, will establish a distinct identity for the province’s tourism sector,” he added. “The combination of natural surroundings, open spaces, and authentic architectural style differentiates this resort from conventional hotels. Our goal is to transform it into an exemplary wellness and entertainment tourism destination in Nepal.”
General Manager Kshitiz Khanal stated that the resort currently provides direct employment to around 70 locals. The hotel, developed with the objective of offering unique experiences to domestic and international tourists visiting Lumbini, is expected to become a model tourism destination not only for Tilottama but for the entire province, said Mayor Ram Krishna Khanal.
