Royal Mountain Travel Magazine Royal Mountain Travel Magazine Issue 1 | Page 62

© RMT A Nepali dream Sapana Village Lodge Sapana is the Nepali word for ‘Dream’. Sapana Village Lodge not only lets your dreams come true, but also those of the local community. Sapana Village Lodge is a beautifully designed hotel that offers great comfort and is designed in the local Tharu style. It offers a pleasant view over the wide lowlands, river, local villages, jungle, Chepang Hills and the Himalayan mountains on a clear day. This is your entrance to the jungle of Chitwan with its exotic flora and fauna. But, Sapana Village Lodge is more than just a lodge— it is a small scale development project, which aims to help the local 62 community.The profit of the lodge is used to set up neighborhood projects aimed at preserving local culture, improving healthcare and education, and providing microfinance to start up small businesses. Ithas24beautifullydecorateddeluxeroomswithprivatebathrooms and toilets, each with its own and veranda. January 2012 - Issue 1