Jim Corbett, India
Aahana Resort & Spa - Jim Corbett
Rewilded forest lodge
Rewilded forest lodge
The family-owned property borders the tiger reserve, operating like an intimate nature preserve with working farmland and dense canopy.
What it’s good at
Notable
Skylit canopy treatment rooms pair L'Occitane therapies with a full hydrotherapy circuit.
Notable
Thirteen forested acres hold cycling trails, open-air sports courts, and organic farmland.
Notable
Dhikala restaurant slow-cooks heirloom Kumaoni thalis using produce grown across the estate.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On 13.5 acres bordering Jim Corbett National Park, Aahana was once barren land, now supporting over 4,500 trees, 250 bird species and 50 butterfly species.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Bijrani forest canopy borders the grounds, and prime safari gates at Dhela and Jhirna are fifteen minutes away.
The rooms
Forest rooms look out onto the canopy, while four-bedroom villas add private temperature-controlled pools lined in Italian mosaic.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow loungers line the UV-filtered outdoor pool, set on open lawns beneath the dense forest canopy.
The spa and yoga
Morning yoga takes place on open lawns, and the L'Occitane spa has heated phototherapy loungers and botanical body rituals.
At the table
Dhikala serves mountain dishes beneath exposed timber rafters, and Jim's Bar pours cocktails infused with garden herbs.
How it began
The Tripathi family acquired thirteen barren acres in 2005, planting over 4,500 native trees before opening six years later.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.