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Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor is nestled in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kumaon hills (Uttarakhand), 25 kilometres from Almora. It was in 1856 that the then British Commissioner of Kumaon, General Sir Henry Ramsay, cousin to Lord Dalhousie, the Viceroy of India, acquired this piece of land and built his private home. In 1931, the property was purchased by Rai Bahadur Harkishan Lal Sah Gangola and has stayed in the family since.
Today, we have reopened the doors of this exclusive hotel in Binsar for guests to offer them a taste of our old world charm and hospitality.
Done in an old-style charm, the 9 Hideaway Rooms are 350 sq.ft each, laid along high ceiling corridors. Teak wood furniture, bright bedspreads and rugs, and cosy fire-side armchairs - all reminiscent of a genteel age. The accommodation is simple, yet comfortable. Set on ground and the first floor, each room comes with a balcony or porch for that morning ‘cuppa’, with an amazing view of the mountain ranges. The attached bathrooms have running hot and cold water. Being in a forest reserve, electricity runs on solar power which could be kept off for certain parts of the day. The individual heating system and the hot water bottle in the bed ensure that you are warm during the nights. We do not provide for televisions at the Manor.
The accommodation is simple, yet comfortable at our hotel in Binsar. Set on ground and first floor, each room comes with a balcony or porch with an amazing view of the mountain ranges. Being in a forest reserve, electricity runs on solar power which could be kept off for certain parts of the day. The individual heating system and the hot water bottle in the bed ensure that you are warm during the nights.
3 Hours
750 per person
This is the highest point in Binsar at around 7,800 feet.3 Hours
750 per person
5 Hours
No Charge
Descend through a mixed coniferous forest. Walk downhill for about 1.30 hrs till you reach the quaint little village of Katdhrara. (Charges applied)5 Hours
No Charge
6 Hours
3,400 per person
The entire region of Kumaon, it has more than 150 temples set amidst a lush cedar forest.6 Hours
3,400 per person
6 Hours
1,100 per person
You start after an early breakfast through oak and rhododendron forests on the old horse trail to Jageshwar.6 Hours
1,100 per person
75 Minutes
975 per person
While the best time to do Yoga is early morning or evening; you can practice it anytime, anywhere. It is as much a workout of the mind, as of the body.75 Minutes
975 per person
At Your Convenience
2,400 per person
Surprise your partner with chilled sparkling wine, evocative classical music, a crackling bonfire & more.At Your Convenience
2,400 per person
Built in an area which spreads over 40 acres and then surrounded by the forest of the Binsar National Park, you will never find yourself short of space! There is hardly a building in sight as far as your eyes take you – it is nature at its very best with a blend of green forests, snow-covered mountain ranges and mostly clear blue skies.
Overlooking the lawns, this cozy room with it’s fire place is just so ideal to curl up with that book which has remained unfinished for so long.
This large room on the first floor was the Ballroom in the Victorian heydays, where guests were entertained by General Sir Ramsay. Black and white photographs of those days adorn the walls along with antiques on the fire place. Indoor games are available upon request. A large verandah runs along the room with a view of the calm and serene mountains.
We do not do buffets as we believe in food which is fresh and serving it to you with warmth and care at Acorn, our all-day dining restaurant on the first floor. We offer Indian and Continental options, not to forget the ‘pahaari’ cuisine. Our menus change every day. Breakfast is served from 0730 to 1000 hrs; lunch from 1200 to 1430 hrs and dinner from 1900 to 2200 hrs. We have very limited room service options at an additional charge.
Your meals are cooked fresh and served at Acorn, our all-day dining restaurant in Binsar. We offer Indian and Continental options, not to forget the ‘pahaari’ cuisine.
The Grand Oak Terrace on the second floor overlooks the 300 years old tree from where we got our name. It would be fair to say that you probably would never have had a meal with the view which you get from here!
We also encourage you to take a walk to where we grow our own fresh fruits and vegetables. The garden is part of our organic foods initiative, a project that ensures that our offerings are as fresh as possible. We also get milk from our cows which are kept here.
We do not do buffets as we believe in food which is fresh and serving it to you with warmth and care at Acorn, our all-day dining restaurant on the first floor. We offer Indian and Continental options, not to forget the ‘pahaari’ cuisine. Our menus change every day. Breakfast is served from 0730 to 1000 hrs; lunch from 1200 to 1430 hrs and dinner from 1900 to 2200 hrs. We have very limited room service options at an additional charge.
Your meals are cooked fresh and served at Acorn, our all-day dining restaurant in Binsar. We offer Indian and Continental options, not to forget the ‘pahaari’ cuisine.
The Grand Oak Terrace on the second floor overlooks the 300 years old tree from where we got our name. It would be fair to say that you probably would never have had a meal with the view which you get from here!
We also encourage you to take a walk to where we grow our own fresh fruits and vegetables. The garden is part of our organic foods initiative, a project that ensures that our offerings are as fresh as possible. We also get milk from our cows which are kept here.
