A Love Story with the Land
Where traffic noise becomes a stream.
Marchula Estate is a family home and a homestay, built on a patch of land by a rivulet, surrounded by jungle reserve in the small village of Sarud, near Jim Corbett National Park.
Photographers Mansi and Mustafa, their daughter Amna, four dogs, and a dozen hens call this paradise home. They opened it to guests who, like them, are searching for something real.
“In our pursuit for a life beyond the city, we fell in love with Jim Corbett’s lush jungles. Our home, Marchula Estate is our magical escape, where traffic noises are replaced by the gurgle of a stream; city lights by stars and fireflies, and where one can actually b-r-e-a-t-h-e…”
Mansi
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"Where the only noise you'll hear are the barking deer at night, the call of the birds during the day, and the constant background score of the stream…"
Amna, Mansi & Mustafa
Where You'll Sleep
Rooms & Cottages
Each named after the trees of the estate. Each with its own character, view, and way of letting the forest in.
Semal
The Silk Cotton Tree
Each named after the trees of the estate. Each with its own character, view, and way of letting the forest in.
King Bed
Day Bed
River View
En Suite
Desk
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Room · River View
Khair
The Acacia
A river-facing room with views of the Ramganga and the lush mountainside beyond. Wake up to the sound of water every morning.
King Bed
Day Bed
River View
En Suite
Desk
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Room · River View
Room · River View
Moringa
The Drumstick Tree
A secluded space with views of the lush forest and mountains. Its own sit-out makes it feel like a private corner of the estate.
King Bed
Day Bed
Forest View
En Suite
Desk
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Room · Forest View
Amaltas
The Golden Shower Tree
A cottage with a generous living room, private sit-out, and room enough to truly settle in for a longer stay.
King Bed
Day Bed
Living Room
Sit Out
En Suite
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Cottage · River & Mountain View
Gulmohar
The Flame of the Forest
Perched on a rocky promontory with a private sit-out, two en suite bathrooms, and enough space for a family to spread out and breathe.
King Bed
Sofa Bed
2 En Suites
Sit Out
Desk
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Cottage · Family
Deodar
The Cedar
A cottage with a sweeping deck overlooking the valley, forested slopes and the river below. Built for writers, long-stayers, and those who never want to leave.
King Bed
Large Deck
En Suite
Desk
Mini Bar
Toiletries by Kama Ayurveda
Cottage · Deck with River & Mountain View
Where You'll Sleep
Things to Do,
or Not Do
Marchula Estate is a paradise for those who like to walk, sunbathe, picnic and tiptoe through the jungle, leaving the barest of footprints.
Naturalist Trails
Wildlife
Riverside
Culture
On Foot
On the Water
The Way We Live
Light footprint.
Deep experience.
“The word ‘sustainable’ is used very loosely today, but it is very important to us to be mindful and conscious of our footprint…” Construction uses locally sourced stone and recycled glass bottles. Furniture is pre-owned. Almost everything is upcycled, repaired, or grown.
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Solar Energy
Partly solar powered, with mindful energy use
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Composting
All organic waste composted and returned to the land
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Kitchen Garden
Growing our own vegetables, fruits, and herbs on-estate
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Reforestation
Hundreds of trees planted on the estate and surrounds
The Estate in Photographs
A world that waits
Plan Your Journey
Getting
to
Marchula.
Marchula sits at 3,500 ft in Village Sarud, deep in the Lower Himalayan jungle. Getting here is part of the adventure. The moment you ford the stream, the world behind you stays behind.
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From Delhi
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From Nainital
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Nearest Airport
Pantnagar
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Nearest Station
Ramnagar
The last stretch: Two pick-up points sit 5-10 minutes from the property. Either hike half a kilometre down from Marchula village, or take a jeep across a tributary of the Ramganga.
Before You Arrive
House Rules
Our home is your home. Marchula Estate has been created with care over many years. Please treat it as you would your own.
Drinking Water
We provide mineral-rich natural spring water, filtered and safe for drinking. We do not stock bottled water to minimise plastic waste.
Visitors
Non-guests are not permitted to enter or stay at the estate without prior consent from the hosts.
Quiet Hours
Loud music and high-decibel conversations in outdoor areas are not permitted after 10 PM. Please be mindful of other guests, and the wildlife around you.
Power Supply
Power cuts do occur. Our backup is 100% solar and can run lights and fans for 4 to 6 hours. We do not operate generators.
In Their Own Words
What Guests Say
From writers to families, birdwatchers to birthday revellers.
Are You Ready?
Find your
place in the wild.
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