Announcement

The Postcard Hotel announced that its newest luxury retreat, The Postcard on the Rapti River, will open in November 2026 in Chitwan, Nepal. The 22‑room‑and‑suite riverfront property is situated on a scenic bend of the Rapti River, directly adjoining the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984.

Property Details

The resort comprises 22 generously proportioned rooms and suites, each starting at 1,300 sq ft and featuring private sit‑outs with uninterrupted views of the river or forest. The flagship two‑bedroom Presidential Suite spans 5,000 sq ft and includes its own private pool. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, and an elevated viewing deck by the pool that offers sweeping wildlife vistas. Dining options feature Tree Tops, an indoor‑outdoor restaurant and bar on an elevated deck, and Tribal Circle, an open‑air barbecue inspired by Tharu culinary traditions.

Wildlife and Experiences

Guests can observe wildlife such as greater one‑horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and endangered gharials from the property’s rooms, pool deck, or during guided activities. The hotel offers naturalist‑led jeep safaris, forest walks, canoe excursions on the Rapti River, bird‑watching, and cultural visits to nearby Tharu villages. Chitwan National Park hosts 694 rhinoceroses (2021 census) and more than 525 bird species.

Accessibility

The resort is reachable via Bharatpur Airport, a 25‑minute flight from Kathmandu, followed by a 40‑minute drive to the hotel.

Leadership Quotes

“At The Postcard, we have always believed that some of the world’s most remarkable destinations are those that remain beyond the usual travel map… Our ambition is to bring these places to life through hotels that are deeply rooted in their surroundings,” said Kapil Chopra, Founder and CEO of The Postcard Hotel.

“When people think of Nepal, they often think of our mountains. But Nepal has another extraordinary world in its Terai… This project is about conservation tourism and finding a way for tourism and nature to coexist in harmony,” said Savanna Vaidya Basnyat, Owner of The Postcard on the Rapti River, adding that her father Suraj was central to the project’s realization.

Brand Expansion and Accolades

The Nepal launch marks The Postcard Hotel’s entry into its fourth country, following India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, expanding its portfolio to 13 luxury hotels across the region. In September 2026, the brand received 12 honours at the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala, including Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand for a consecutive year. Future wildlife‑focused hotels are planned in Jawai, Kanha, and Pench, and five new hotels are scheduled to open over the next six months.

Pricing

Room rates start at INR 85,000 per suite, inclusive of the brand’s signature anytime breakfast, anytime check‑in, and anytime check‑out.

Contact and Further Information

For additional details, the brand directs readers to its fact sheet and social media handles @thepostcardhotel and @thepostcardontheraptiriver.