Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Binsar Estate, Ayarpani District Almora, Binsar 263601 India
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Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor is nestled a top the Kumaon hills (Uttarakhand), the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, 25 kilometres from Almora. It was in 1856 when 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 the old world charm and our hospitality. Supporting the quaintness and beauty of the old world, the 11 hideaway rooms of 350 sq. ft. each, are lined along high ceilinged corridors. The teak wood furniture, bright bedspreads and rugs, and cozy fireside armchairs – are all reminiscent of genteel age.
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What a beautiful place to stay, one can just relax unwind, at night go to the terrace even if cold and one can easily see the milky way, also keep your wishes ready as at night if you sit outside you will see a lot of shooting stars. Some of the most beautiful views of the snow capped mountains on one side and the valley on other, same goes for sunrise and sunset you can see both from tjis place, the valley at night is a view on its own with all the village lights on. What can be said about the staff always helpful and never said no for anything. Oh before i forget saw a leapord on our way up the wild life century, yaaaaay being it a wildlife lover that was one of the best seightings and moment of the trip. Oh and yes the place is far more beautiful in real than in photo …
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The property is absolutely charming. Situated atop a hill, surrounded by forests and divinely secluded. Great view of the Himalayan peaks from the rooms of one side, and from the verandah. Very helpful staff. They cater to even the small comforts, like offering hot-water bottle at night to keep the bed warm (it was biting cold outside). Food is also great. Overall, a great experience.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Take room on the first floor towards the snow-peaks side, for great views from the room.
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Gorgeous location! Excellent food and service! This is a hidden delight!! We drove down- the last patch was quite tricky - luckily we had a 4x4 vehicle. Ideal for nature lovers and writers. The place is quite lovely in a the old world charm of a bell instead of intercom and the attendant there are so prompt and helpful. Very delightful stay!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Call them for coordination of the last few kilometres as the road is quite bad in patches
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our gorgeous location! Your compliments about our excellent food and service are greatly appreciated. Driving to our location can indeed be an adventure, and we're glad you navigated the tricky patch safely. It's fantastic to hear that our setting is ideal for nature lovers and writers – a true hidden delight. The old-world charm of our place, with its bell instead of an intercom, is something we cherish, and we're pleased that our attentive and helpful staff added to your delightful stay. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit. If there's anything specific you'd like to explore or experience during your next stay, please feel free to let us know. Your feedback is invaluable to us! Warm regards, Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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It's a beautiful colonial era property with a lovely view from all sides! Clean rooms,good food specially the kumaoni cuisine. Extremely peaceful but one cannot stay for more than 2 days. Very helpful staff and the manager Mr Kailash is very obliging.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 25 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found our colonial-era property beautiful and enjoyed the lovely views from all sides. It's great that you appreciated the cleanliness of our rooms and enjoyed the food, especially the Kumaoni cuisine. We're pleased that you found the environment extremely peaceful. Thank you for mentioning our helpful staff and Manager Mr. Kailash. We'll make sure to pass on your compliments. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another relaxing stay. Warm regards, Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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To get to the resort it’s best to follow the instructions given by the manager Rajan instead of following google maps. The location / rooms are better than it appears in the photos The highlights are the location which on a good day has a clear view of the snow capped Himalayan ranges and the absolute quiet and isolation Pick the “premium room “ if it’s available else all rooms on the 1st floor have similar views The staff are always accommodating to any little requests The set menu dinner was delightfully tasteful with the right balance of Kumaoni cuisine and usual North Indian staples For activities - one can choose to go on a village trip , go to various nature trails or just chill in any of the cozy nooks in this hotel . The hospitality of Mr Rajan and team was par excellence …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Carry your own toiletries and check the entry and exit timings due to restrictions
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 2 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, I appreciate you for taking out time and writing about your stay at the property. As I read your review, I could how fun-filled your stay was. I am glad to know that you liked the property, the ambiance, and the room and food were made to your comfort. I am certainly going to pass on these words of appreciation to my colleagues at the property as well, and they'll be really delighted to know that you loved your stay with us. Also, thank you so much for recommending us. Do visit us soon and give us a chance to create more memories for you. Warm Regards Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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The location of the hotel is awesome.It's an old colonial era building within a forest of oaks and cedar with great views of the snow mountains and valleys beyond.The rooms are on the first and second floors with well appointed bathrooms. There is a lounging room and a verandah-great for reading and conversations. The food is great. Freshly cooked and delicious. Do ask for their Kumaoni meal. The staff is excellent-ever ready to help at all times. There are nearby walks and birding trails. Though one can attempt both on one's own, it's better to get the resort guides who are good and know the area well. Just a few tips... The tariff includes room and breakfast. Guide charges are separate. Rooms do not have an electric kettle. Morning tea is available in the dining room from around 6:30 am. Tea ingredients are provided along with a thermos of hot water for evening tea. The rooms are heated only in the colder months...though a hot water bag is provided at night-time. Hot water for the bathroom is available only at specific times. The last bit of the road -about 600mts-to the resort is rough accessible only by 4-wheel drive. Pick up and drop on arrival from the access point is complimentary. However if you need the same on other days -a fee is there for the same. Also, the resort is within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary . Do check entrance timings at the gate to the sanctuary. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 18 May 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is lovely as well as helpful for fellow guests who are looking forward to traveling to Binsar. Also, thank you for recommending the property and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the stay and the nearby excursions. Do visit us again to make more experiences like this. Warm Regards Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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The place is awesome and very cozy to spend with family.. only the heaters were a problem as they worked on gas cylinders and the smell of the gas was there in the rooms. The food was finger licking and the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and catered to our needs. Location is away from the city but the view in the morning of the Sunrise is worth a million. You can trek upto Point Zero from where you can get an amazing view of the Himalayas.. Highly recommend this place
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 2 May 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar. I’m so glad to hear that our staff was able to make your experience with us a memorable one and that you enjoyed all of the amenities we offer. I will pass on your compliments about the food served – our Executive Chef is quite passionate about his work! We hope that in future visits you’ll have an opportunity to try more of what we have available in this culinary gem. We have well noted the feedback that you have shared with us, and will try our best to work upon it. Do visit us soon again. Warm regards, Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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Our visit to the Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor was in the month of March when the weather was very pleasant, it is located inside the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a colonial era residence which has been converted to a hotel and has been maintained in the colonial fashion. Very nice property, good staff, excellent food and comfortable rooms. You have good views of the Himalayan mountain range provided the visibility is favourable.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 13 Sept 2022
Dear Guest Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time during the stay, and found the ambiance and services to your taste. We will be waiting to welcome you back soon. Warm Regards, Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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Located in Binsar this property is excellent for stay. The USP of Grand Oak is the food. It is delicious and mouth watering. Lots of options to choose from...You can have continental or traditional kumaoni thali or Indian cuisine. Snacks are just perfect. You can never get bored from eating here. Rooms are comfortable and good. Jio connection works pretty fine. Wifi is there but works in common area. You can sit there comfortably and do your work. The view outside the property is just amazing very good and clean breeze. Quiet and calm perfect place for solitude and to enjoy nature. The road to property is quite bumpy as it is narrow and rough but once you are there you can enjoy within the property or go to see zero point. Always carry odomoss or mosquito repellant during monsoon and wear full size cotton clothes only. Umbrella is a must as weather can change anytime. Windcheater also good idea to keep. This place is must visit if you want to enjoy nature and food admist chaos from city life. The place has a very tranquil and serene aura. Highly recommended.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, Other at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 1 Jul 2022
Dear Riddhi Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is lovely as well as helpful for fellow guests who are looking forward to traveling to Binsar. Also, thank you for recommending the property and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the stay and the nearby excursions. Do visit us again to make more experiences like this. Warm Regards Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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There are 3 high altitude resorts within Binsar: Nine furlong, Mary Budden and Tree of Life, the 3rd was available and also most price effective. Gorgeous British bungalow with stunning views of Binsar forest. Lovely sunsets and sunrises to be caught. Staff was great and food was tasty. Seeing that it is located within Binsar forest they have managed to make stay comfortable. Only area of improvement would be room cleanliness. Linen seemed a little dated and could be changed.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Drive up is a little bumpy
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Response from Priyanka Debnath Sarkar, General Manager at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Responded 27 Jun 2022
Dear Nupur I appreciate you taking the time and writing this review about your stay at the property. I am delighted to read that you really liked your stay and the ambiance you were at. Since your feedback is of utmost importance to us, we've made a note of it and shall take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you soon and giving us a chance to serve you again. Warm Regards Priyanka Debnath Sarkar On behalf of Akhil Anand - Director
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$78 - $125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Tree Leaf Grand Oak Manor
LOCATION
IndiaUttarakhandAlmora DistrictBinsar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Which popular attractions are close to Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Nearby attractions include Zero Point (3.6 km) and Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (6.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, free parking, and room service.
Which room amenities are available at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Top room amenities include a minibar, a desk, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, free parking and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Conveniently located restaurants include Himalayan Hobbit House, The Kasar Kitchen, and Bird Song by Club Mahindra Binsar Valley, Uttarakhand.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.
Are there any historical sites close to Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Pariyadeva Pashan (11.4 km).
Does Tree of Life Grand Oak Manor, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.