Binsar Retreat

What People are saying

Do not miss this Spa for Soul !

Amitarya28on 16/08/2017 08:33

This was one of the best experience of us for any place we have visited..So close to nature and so soothing..Pritam and Pallavi have put in their heart and soul in this place and were the best host we ever had..Green lush surroundings, inside the binsar sanctuary, amazing walking trails, beautiful flora and fauna, amazing yet simple/variety of local food, minimal carbon footprint and what not !! This is closest you can get to nature and may be the best place to unwind.. Thanks to lovely Aahna for her sweet chit chat and to all the staff for taking care of us...Thanks Pritam and Pallavi for sharing this lovely place which in turn made it to a memory of our lifetime.

The best property in Binsar to be on a holiday

nynikhilon 03/07/2017 06:55

Went to Forest Retreat Binsar in the last week of June 2107. First the drive to Binsar itself is so soothing that one has almost high expectation as what lies ahead.
The property lies around 8 kms inside the Binsar forest reserve, there is hardly any traffic once you enter the sanctuary till the resort. The last 600 mtrs has to be carried out in the resort's vehicle as the terrain is very tricky and its best to leave it to the experienced hands.
Once inside its a different world altogether, its a true eco resort in every sense with nil carbon footprint. It is not connected to grid and thus are dependent on solar power but it is also enough if used judiciously.
Each room has beautiful views of the forest and the Himalayas. There are no charging points/TVs or any electrical equipment in the rooms, cellular signals are also not strong and available at limited spots so its a sheer blessing when on holiday.
One can charge phones/digicams in the common area/dining hall only.
Owners Preetam & Pallavi are the best hosts and makes sure the guests are comfortable throughout the stay. Staff is very well trained and friendly.
Food needs a special mention, they dont serve non-veg but you will not even think of non-veg food seeing their spread. Everything is fresh, locally produced and sourced and nutritious as well. Breads and buns are baked fresh daily. We have children accompanying and they are also taken care very well.
Dining room has lots of books, board games, carrom etc to keep one busy throughout the day.
Treks are organised by Preetam & Pallavi and its the best time to know more about the place and people.
Special thanks to Anand and other staff who take care of every minute detail either it be food or any other service.
Overall a keep and calm place to have a break from hustle and bustle of city.
Worth a visit again.

This is truly a must visit location

anantr82on 21/06/2017 04:23

Located right in the middle of the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, The Forest Retreat is a special place. It's a true eco resort, everything is solar powered and there are no T.V.s which is always a plus for me. Rooms beautifully made and there are tents for glamping. It's obvious that great attention has been paid in training the staff because the service is really outstanding. The staff are attentive and polite. Preetam and Pallavi, the couple who run the Retreat are wonderful hosts. The food is vegetarian since the resort is in a wildlife sanctuary but it's delicious. Me being a die hard non-vegetarian did not miss it at all. There are options for a 3km, 6km and 9km walks. The 3km and 6km are very doable. The 9km walk requires a little more fitness as the second half is mostly uphill and the path is frequently quite narrow.

You must go to Binsar if you are a nature lover, birder or just want a detox from the craziness of city life.

A must visit place for all!

Tamanna006on 10/06/2017 10:44

The Binsar forest retreat is an absolutely delightful place. Three of my friends and I went for 3 nights and 4 days and stayed in the Rhododendron room. It is very safe, especially for girls traveling on their own and the owners as well as the staff are extremely caring and sweet. The rooms are just as beautiful as the view outside, which is absolutely breathtaking. The upper Himalayan snow peaks are visible clearly, given that the weather is nice. Even though there is no non-veg served, I did not even once feel its absence as the cooks are amazing and serve delicious vegetarian food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had a wonderful experience over there and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

Wonderful experience

vartion 05/06/2017 12:12

I traveled with my husband and 3 year old child. The place is far far away from hustle and bustle of city. Glad we landed here, we stayed in tent as well as cottage. This is a perfect place for nature lovers. Penning down key highlights :-
1/ Hosts are very courteous and take utmost care of guest's comfort and safety.
2/ Taste and quality of food is impeccable.
3/ Zero to negative carbon footprint. They thrive on self-sustainable model and use resources judiciously.
4/ Walking trails are amazing and serene