Kaziranga National Park, Assam-How to choose your Perfect Abode?

A perfect ‘Jungle Book’ experience in Kaziranga is incomplete without a perfect stay. Luckily enough, nature has blessed Kaziranga with staycations whose ambience perfectly blend with the wild jungle aura, conveniently reflects the ethnic culture of Assam in its interiors and yet treats its guests to a host of luxuries that caters to every fancy palate. Sounds too good to be true, right? Rest all your worries to grave for we will craft the perfect accommodation plan for your stay; your very own wilderness retreat.

Where Should I Choose my Jungle Abode in Kaziranga?

There are four ranges in Kaziranga National Park. The Agoratoli Range, the Kohora Range, the Bagori Range and the Burapahar Range and there are several accommodations available in each. But the Kohora Range stands out as it offers the best and exotic range of animals and birds to its visitors. Hence it is a no-brainer that the most intricately planned and well maintained resorts are concentrated in and around the Kohora Range.

We have handpicked a list of five resorts.

Rank #1 Borgos Resort

Category: Extreme Luxury

Room Types: Executive, Deluxe, Luxury Deluxe and Suite

Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Private Balcony, Coffee/Tea Maker, Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Game Room, Free Internet

Room Rate: Rs. 6000 – Rs. 18000

Call for Booking @ (+91)73990 41193

If you like pampering yourself in the world of nature for a wonderful jungle feeling, Resort Borgos should definitely top your list. In the land of one-horned rhinoceros, the resort is crafted in foliage, the jungle luxe architecture is cast in serenity and stands tall as a luxurious wild retreat. The intricate detailing of interiors with proper reflection of Assamese culture, the eco-friendliness without compromising with luxury had left us awestruck.

Feel the warm hospitality as little men appointed as doormen greet you with hands folded in ‘nomoskar’ when you enter the premise. In a nutshell, Resort Borgos offers impeccable service and all essential amenities to invigorate travelers.

Rank #2 Mandu – The Escape

Category: Luxury

Room Types: Wooden Cottage, Premium Cottage, Luxury Tents and Camping Area

Room Rate: Rs. 4000 – Rs. 8000

Call for Booking @ (+91) 75770 05301/ 81359 21091

Sprawling an area of 50 acres, nestled among lush green forest of Kaziranga, Mandu-The Escape is an eco-friendly getaway to refresh your mind and reconnect with nature. You would often wake up to find some colourful birds chirping near your balcony. The construction is done keeping in mind the local landscape and architecture. Eco friendly materials and colours fusing with the surrounding forest scenes are used.

Even while at the resort, you will never experience a dull moment. This is because a great part of Mandu is dedicated to adventure sports and other activities. The resort also arranges for Hiking, Tea Garden Tours, Ethnic Village Tours and Safaris for its guests.

Rank #3 IORA – The Retreat

Category: Extreme Luxury

Amenities: Swimming Pool, Fitness Centre, Spa, Conference Hall, Private Balcony, Free Internet, Complimentary Breakfast, IORA Shoppe, Activity Centre

Room Types: Rooms and Suites (42 nos)

Room Rate: Rs 5000 – Rs. 12000

Call for Booking @99540 00444

Nestled among the reverberating tea gardens and the lush hills of undulating green surrounding it, IORA – the Retreat is the perfect example of ‘virgin nature meets modern luxury’. Strategically and conveniently located just off National Highway 37, Kohora, the retreat offers a serene, rejuvenating experience with liberal doses of warm Assamese hospitality aided by the best state-of-the-art amenities.

The multi-cuisine restaurant ‘Scarlet Flame’ and Assamese speciality restaurant ‘Bhatbaan’ are perfect delight for food lovers.

Rank #4 Nature Hunt – Eco Camps

Category: Adventure Budget

Room Types: Ethnic Bamboo Cottage, Assam Type Bamboo Cottage, Hybrid and Family Sized Bamboo Cottage

Room Rate: Rs 1700 – Rs 3000

Call for Booking @91270 15502 / 99575 77417

When you are a fan of ‘the raw feel’ and want to experience the jungle in its entirety and still go easy on your purse, Nature Hunt Eco Camp should be one your most promising choices.  A lucrative site on the top of a hillock, surrounded by tree plantations with a tranquil surrounding this ecofriendly resort is placed just 200 metres off NH-37 of the Central Range, Kohora.

The contemporary rustic design of their rooms are beautifully matched with traditional earthy tones and eco materials harmoniously blending with nature. We learnt that the stilted mud and bamboo cottages of the resort were built by local staff using regularized wood, native craft knowledge and traditional expertise.

Expect frequent visits of Hornbills, Storks, Parakeets near your window sill during wee hours of the morning. Enjoy the sunrise with a steaming cuppa in your balcony that opens up to lush paddy fields.

Rank #5 Aranya Lodge

Category: Budget (Government)

Room Rate: Rs 1300 – Rs 1800

Room Types: Rooms,Suite,Cottage(29 nos.)

Call for Booking @03776 262 429

It is a government lodge managed by a third party. The rooms are spacious and clean, however they are not updated as per the state of the art luxury that the other resorts provide. A huge stretch of green garden encompasses the lodge, with the sideways tenderly done with fresh seasonal flowers and preened local bushes.

Do not miss the food of this place. It might not promise you variety, but freshly cooked vegetables from its very own kitchen garden, local chicken and duck would surely remind you of your mother’s recipe back home. However, take care to place your order well in advance.

Pro-Tips:

1. All the Resorts/Lodge mentioned above arrange for bon-fire at night if requested.
2. Jungle Safari, Ethnic Village Tours and Elephant Safari can be booked through the resorts.
3. If you plan an exotic birthday celebration of your loved ones, cakes and the party ambience can be arranged by the Resorts Ranking #1,#2 ,#3. There is no decent bakery or coffee shop anywhere within Kohora Range’s radius.
   
   
   

We just cannot stress enough on – “Book your accommodation well in advance to enjoy the best amenities of the best resorts at a very less price”

“Your accommodation should be the melting pot where adventure meets respite. So choose wisely.”

Read More to craft your perfect jungle book experience by clicking on the link below:

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Disclaimer:

The Ranking is done on January 2021 and may change with time.

The Ranking is based on the personal research of www.coffeebreakdiaries.com team. Overall Ambience, Amenities, Budget and Value for Money are taken as metrics for the ranking. The team nowhere claims the ranking to be absolute and/or all-inclusive.