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The Oberoi, Bardia

A greenfield wildlife lodge that would mark Oberoi's first foray into Nepal's far-western jungle.

Bardia National Park, Nepal

First look

Oberoi has confirmed plans (via Skift in November 2025, alongside EIH's stated expansion) for a wildlife resort near Bardia National Park in far-western Nepal. The reported footprint is a roughly 30-acre greenfield site, which on paper points to a built-from-scratch lodge rather than a conversion. It sits inside the group's wider push to reach 27 properties by 2030, so this is a long-lead project rather than a near-term opening.

There's no firm opening date yet, and the property hasn't surfaced on Oberoi's official upcoming-hotels page, so the picture is still early. What we'll be watching for is how the resort handles a remote national-park setting that draws tiger and rhino traffic but far fewer travellers than Oberoi's marquee Indian addresses. Bardia is quieter than Chitwan, and a successful lodge here would lean on guiding and access as much as rooms.

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The Oberoi, Bardiais still under wraps. Here's what's already open and scored in our collection — more from Oberoi, and nearby in Nepal.

Oberoi Udaivilas — Udaipur, India
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Oberoi Udaivilas

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Oberoi Udaivilas delivers the full Rajasthani fantasy — a sprawling 50-acre palace on Lake Pichola that feels genuinely palatial rather than resort-standard. The Mughal-influenced architecture creates dramatic courtyards and reflecting pools, while every room faces either the lake or manicured gardens. Service hits that rare sweet spot of intuitive without being intrusive, with staff who remember your mango preference by day two. The location is unbeatable — boat access across the lake, peacocks roaming the grounds, and sunrise views that justify the price. While dining is solid rather than destination-worthy, and the spa offerings feel routine for this tier, the overall experience transcends typical luxury hospitality into something approaching genuine royal treatment.

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