Villa · Uttarakhand

Mary Budden Estate

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora district

  • Secluded
  • Wildlife
  • Honeymoon
  • Heritage

Mary Budden Estate sits inside the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Almora district, a property with roots to 1899, restored as seven individual lodges and cottages spread across five acres of deodar forest at the edge of the reserve. There's no real address to speak of — the last stretch is a walk or short 4x4 ride in, and the isolation is the entire point: no reliable wifi, no shared dining hall crowd, and staff who know the sanctuary's leopard and bird activity better than any guidebook. Each unit — named Musk Rose, Wild Iris, Cyprus, Cedar and similar — sleeps up to three, with fireplaces, antiques and handwoven textiles rather than a uniform hotel look. Meals happen wherever makes sense that day: a forest clearing for brunch, or a table under the stars for dinner. This is for people who actively want remoteness and don't need a spa menu or swimming pool to feel looked after; it's a poor fit for anyone wanting resort facilities or a short transfer, since both Kathgodam and Pantnagar are a good three hours out.

What sets it apart

  • Inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, dating to 1899
  • Seven individually named forest cottages
  • No reliable wifi or mobile signal
  • Leopard and bird activity around the property
  • Roughly three hours from Kathgodam or Pantnagar

Property & Grounds

Image pending Villa exterior and grounds, Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora district
Image pending The grounds and approach
Image pending Pool and outdoor spaces

Rooms & Suites

Image pending Musk Rose Lodge — representative of this room category
Image pending Wild Iris Lodge — representative of this room category
Image pending Cyprus Cottage — representative of this room category
Image pending Cedar Cottage — representative of this room category

Dining

Image pending Dining, in the style of the property

Views & Surroundings

Image pending The setting: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Almora district
Image pending The surrounding landscape

Photography shown is representative of the property's style and setting rather than a specific room on your dates. Your travel designer will send the property's own current photography with your proposal.

Rooms & suites

Musk Rose Lodge

One of four named lodges, sleeping up to three, with a fireplace, antique furnishings and forest-facing windows.

Wild Iris Lodge

Named forest lodge with king or queen bedding, handwoven textiles and a private sitting area.

Cyprus Cottage

One of three named cottages, smaller than the lodges, with period furniture and a forest outlook.

Cedar Cottage

Forest-facing cottage with fireplace and antique décor, part of the estate's original restored structures.

Oak Cottage

The estate's third named cottage, similarly styled with handwoven fabrics and a wood-burning fireplace.

Facilities

  • forest guided walks
  • wildlife spotting
  • outdoor dining
  • fireplace
  • in-cottage dining
  • birdwatching guides
  • library
  • hot water bottles
  • candlelit dinners

Rates, availability and what we can arrange

Current season rates for Mary Budden Estate (indicative band ₹22,000 – ₹40,000), which room categories are actually available on your dates, and what a GoTravelista package around this property includes — transfers, meals, experiences and the honeymoon or celebration extras the property will arrange for our guests.

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