Baghauda Samudayak Homestay No.3

Baghauda Samudayak Homestay No.3 is a Tharu community homestay in Baghauda, ward 3 of Madi Municipality, Chitwan. Baghauda sits on the western side of Madi Valley, one of the few areas in Nepal where settlements are enclosed by Chitwan National Park on three sides and the Someshwar hills to the south. The Tharu are the original inhabitants of this part of the Terai, and staying here means staying in a working Tharu household rather than a tourist facility built around one. The Deluxe Room sleeps two guests at NPR 1,400 per night with WiFi, parking, and a geyser included. The homestay is part of a cooperative community model across Madi, where families share bookings and operations. Rooms are built from natural materials and meals are home-cooked using locally grown rice, seasonal vegetables, and fish drawn from the rivers nearby, all staples of the Tharu kitchen. Cultural programs including traditional Tharu dance are typically available through the community. Madi is a quieter alternative to busier Sauraha for Chitwan National Park access, with jungle safaris, canoe rides on the Rapti River, and birdwatching all accessible from the village. The park is approximately 5 km from Baghauda. One-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, and a wide range of bird species are among what visitors encounter on organised excursions. Tourists now come to Madi directly rather than routing through Sauraha, and advance booking is recommended during peak season.