MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Perched in splendid isolation and surrounded by a luxuriant forest reserve, Grand Oak Manor is the very image of a British colonial retreat. Built over 150 years ago by a relative of the Viceroy of India as a private mansion, its original features, décor and atmosphere have been largely retained to this day. Black and white photographs from the property’s Victorian heyday adorn the lounge, where modern day guests can unwind and enjoy the serene mountain views.
Lined along high ceilinged corridors, the 11 rooms are elegantly appointed with teak furnishings and plush fireside armchairs. Expect spectacular views of either the Binsar Valley or the Himalayas. Old world service is still very much the order of the day. The food is classic and cooked fresh, the cutlery is monogrammed and the furnishings are of the period.
During your stay, village visits, excursions to temples and guided nature walks through the beautiful forest will help you get in touch with the wonderful surroundings.
TREE OF LIFE GRAND OAK MANOR, BINSAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, at a glance,
- Remote mansion with the atmosphere of the colonial era
- Nestled atop the Kumaon Hills, surrounded by dense forest and breathtaking views
- Choice of 11 distinctive rooms with traditional décor and cosy fireside armchairs
- Period furniture and classic textiles
- Balconies or porches with gorgeous views over the valley and mountain landscape
- Thoughtful touches like hot water bottles in your bed
- Timeless all-day dining restaurant offering Indian, European and Pahaari cuisine using fresh organic vegetables from the hotel’s own garden
For leisure and pleasure
- Yoga and meditation
- Sunset lounge with a large veranda offering serene mountain views
- Catch up on some reading by the fireplace in The General’s Study
- Trekking through oak and rhododendron forests to Zero Point peak
- Guided nature walks through the forest with a trained naturalist
- Village visits to picturesque Kathdara
- Outings to see the 12th century Jageshwar Temples set in fragrant cedar forests
- Photographic and nature hikes to the summit of Ghorchula for gasping views of the Nepal Himalayas and the Panchachuli Peaks
