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Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Resort in Lulung, Simplipal Forest, Odisha.

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 29 Apr 2019
This resort is located within the Simplipal National Forest of Odisha, not far from Baripada town of Mayurbhanj District. It is spread across a vast area surrounded by lush green forests and hills. It is a beautiful location and all nature lovers will enjoy it for sure.
The accommodation is nice. Rooms are very comfortable with all the essentials in place. The linen, crockery etc are of good quality and the bed quite comfortable. The toilet too is well appointed. Everything is neatly organised and placed well.
This property was completed/renovated recently after it was taken over by a private company from the state tourism department. There are a few things which needs to be kept in mind.
Firstly, there is no mobile network within the forest area or the resort. One is disconnected from the world, except for a single landline connection at the reception which can be used (free of charge) for calls within India. I loved this as I did not mind being without all distractions.
Secondly, there is only 1 option for food and that is at the restaurant of the resort. They have fixed meal times on a buffet basis. The food quality and variety is pretty decent and akin to home cooked food. There is no room service unfortunately. There is no bar either, however, one can consume alcohol within the confines of their room.
Other than these, overall the resort is a great getaway. The staff is extremely courteous and helpful. They are pro-active and very attentive towards their guest's needs. I am all praises for the entire management and staff.
They even organised a fantastic dance and music performance by the local tribal folk. The resort also provides free bicycles for roaming around the periphery area. They also arrange for early morning jungle safari at an extra cost.
I am glad that I discovered this lovely place and I hope to return here soon. I highly recommend it to everyone who are looking to disconnect from the noise and monotony of life and need some fresh air and tranquility.
Date of stay: April 2019
Room Tip: Rooms 201-206 are located a little away from the main building and are pretty cool.
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this review
Responded 4 Jul 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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      Reviewed 18 April 2019

      We had been to this property of Odisha Tourism which is manged by Silverpine Hospitality Private Limited. Our stay was for two nights i.e. 5th & 6th April 2019.Long time back my friends had been to there but I could not because that time we were all students and so had little money in our pocket. So got the destination and started.
      It is indeed a fabulous place to stay out of no where and it is a driving destination o roughly 6 hrs from Kolkata. My observation is as under;
      1. Rooms, Amenities,Food ,Hospitality , Courtesy are all demands a big applause.
      2.Property is good for leisure tourists with family and kids or without.
      3.Most interesting and accepted for us is 'NO NETWORK'. But this place is not recommended for those who loves to be in socially active always.

      Recommendation :
      1. Overhead Fan inside the driver's accommodation is dangerous for the topmost bunk bed occupant. Concerned authority are requested to think it over
      2.There should be one room for physically challenged person because they have also the right to travel.If it is there please ignore the comment.
      3. Provision of transport for visit to places like Joranda, Chahala, Barehipani etc which is distant point and packed lunch and also guide . This requires obviously discussion between forest department, Odisha Tourism and Management .May be this can be included for the tourists who loves to visit Simlipal range which are accessible from the property in future.
      4.Fish preparation may be included in one major meal.

      Many Thanks once again . Looking forward to visit again.

      Room tip: We had been to river side cottage . There are cottages which has a backdrop of hills. The area is nice . So any room can be ocuupied .
      Date of stay: April 2019
      • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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      Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2019

      Dear Guest,
      Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. Your recommendations are really valuable for us. We have noted down all your recommendations and look forward to work on them ASAP, We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.

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      Reviewed 15 March 2019 via mobile

      The Trip was very nice.
      Cycling facility was there.
      A water stream is just front of the gate. The photo session was memorable.
      Food facility is also very nice.
      There is electricity problem for 2 to 3 hours but except that everything is fine.

      Date of stay: March 2019
      Trip type: Travelled with friends
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      Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2019

      Dear Guest,
      Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.

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      Reviewed 13 March 2019

      It was a wonderful trip.A place out of all hustles and a peaceful environment to enjoy with family and friends.Food was awsum.Had a very good time..All should visit this place once.The place has scenic beauties and full of greenery.

      Date of stay: March 2019
      • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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      Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2019

      Dear Guest,
      Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. we look forward to provide you more greenery on your next visit as we keep on working on it. We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.

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      Reviewed 13 March 2019 via mobile

      A wonderful place to relax and enjoy with the friends having amenities like swimming,cycling,archery inside the resort you can enjoy the day very happily.
      some thing to keep in mind are :
      1.please check the room before you check in.
      2.you can only stay inside resort they will not allow to go out.
      3. There will be power cut around 6-7 hrs even in night.
      4. staffs are arrogant and rude.

      Date of stay: March 2019
      Trip type: Travelled with friends
      Thank Abhi_diwakar
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      Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2019

      Dear Guest,
      Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. We checked from our end and found out that members from your own group went inside the room without any permission, but we will definitely look forward for further improvisation. We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.

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      Reviewed 13 March 2019 via mobile

      A very beautiful place where you will feel your heart is enjoying while spending your time with nature.It was like my heart saying "yes that's the life which I wanted to live".I will recommend this place to visit once.

      Date of stay: March 2019
      Trip type: Travelled with friends
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      Aranya-Resort, General Manager at Lulung Aranya Nivas Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 July 2019

      Dear Guest,
      Thank you for your valuable review, your review is a platform for us to improvise further. We look forward to have you again with us, to make you enjoy our hospitality and take an experience from here.

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