Introduction

The Resort

In the midst of this wild life sanctuary, standing alone like a jewel in the crown, The Grand Oak Manor, Binsar invites you to share its grandeur and history. Previously it has played a host to a succession of luminaries and many a famous people. Some of the most famous people who have visited this place are:

Pundit Jawaharlal Lal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, wrote “Four miles from Khali, fifteen hundred feet higher up lay Binsar. We went there and saw a sight which can never forget. Stretched out in front of us was a six hundred miles stretch of the Himalayan snowy range, from the mountains of Tibet to those of Nepal an in the centre towered Nanda Devi. There was Badrinath and Kedarnath and many other famous place in that wide expanse, and just across them lay Kailas and Manasarovar. What a magnificent sight that was and I gazed at it spell bound, awe – stricken by the majesty of it. And I grew a little angry with myself when I thought that I had missed this overwhelming beauty, in a corner of my own province, all these long years, though I had wondered all over India and visited many distant countries. How many people in India had seen it or even heard of it? How many tens of thousands who visit annually the cheap and tawdry hill - stations in search of jazz and bridge?”

Uday Shankar, the noted Indian classical dancer, “I had heard a great deal of Binsar but what I actually saw surpassed all the imaginary pictures I had built up. The view from the flag – staff of the towering snow peaks stretching from left to right is unique and I have seen nothing to equal it.”

Sir Maurice Garnier Hallet, Governor United Provinces, “On this second trip, to Binsar, we were extremely fortunate in having a clear view of the snows all day. It was certainly one of the most magnificent views of the world!”

Located in about 40 acres of thick oak, cedar and rhododendron forests in the lap of the “Celestial Kumaon” Himalayas, the Grand Oak Manor combines old world charms with modern amenities to comfort it’s guests. Experience the majestic grandeur of the Himalayas, look at verdant valleys dotted with village houses all around, listen to the birdsong, breath in the fresh pine scented air. Amidst this natural splendour witness the play of colours as the day unfolds and the night softly covers the mountains with a veil of tranquillity.

The night sky slowly comes alive with brilliant stars and if you are lucky enough, make a wish on a falling star as traces its vivid trajectory across the horizon.

Take leisurely walks around the property, in numerous nature paths and watch the wonders in store for you by Mother Nature and get awe – struck. Revel in the exuberance of life as layer by layer nature reveals its secrets to you. You will not be surprised in spotting a mountain goat, a barking deer, wild boars or the occasional leopard.

Enjoy being on top of the world and float in an island above the clouds all over valleys during early autumn and winter mornings. Pinch yourself if you don’t believe it all!

Experience the wonders of “Celestial Kumaon”. The Grand Oak Manor, Binsar offer just the right kind of comfort and warmth for you to get soaked in luxury while we shall pamper your senses. Being at The Grand Oak Manor, you will probably never feel like going back home again. We promise you to make your stay an experience of a life time to remember.