Diphlu River Lodge the Eco-Sensitive Choice of Royals when visiting Kaziranga

In the shadow of the Himalayas, with the beguiling Bhutan to the northwest, and the mysterious Nagaland to the southeast, sits Diphlu River Lodge, a shining star of Assam’s hospitality offerings. Set on the banks of the Diphlu River, a small tributary of the Brahmaputra River, one of India’s greatest rivers, the appropriately majestic surroundings are the perfect home for this well executed, and choice of Royals, boutique safari lodge. This wonderful Diphlu lodge is one of Assam’s best resorts, especially for wildlife lovers, as just across the river Diphlu from the lodge, lies the Kaziranga National Park. Located close to the western reaches of the national park, the Diphlu River Lodge is one of the best places to stay for travellers looking to safari in Kaziranga National Park. In fact, you would be in good company in choosing the Diphlu River Lodge as your safari lodge for a visit to Kaziranga National Park, as the lodge was the hotel of choice for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their visit to Assam and Kaziranga in 2016. While comfort is guaranteed at this Diphlu river resort, the team and owners at the Diphlu River Resort take conservation and the preservation of their home environment very seriously. The lodge’s buildings have all been sited to make as little impact on the environment as possible, while sharing beautiful views with guests. Each cottage pays homage to its Assam roots in design and style, and locally sourced natural materials were used as much as possible in the construction of the lodge’s buildings. Thoughtful of the local community too, as this Diphlu lodge works closely with the people, walkways of bamboo have been set where paths pass farmland, so visitors and guests have no need to step on or trample the farmers’ crops. The lodge team also have their own organic farm, where they grow rice and a variety of vegetables, ensuring farm to table dining at Diphlu River Lodge.

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The Hotel of Choice when on Safari in Kaziranga National Park

If you are planning a safari in Kaziranga National Park, then look no further than the Diphlu River Lodge for a place to stay. We think this is the best resort in Kaziranga Assam and a ‘must stay’ for all nature and wildlife lovers. Comprising 12 cottages, each cottage comfortably sleeping up to 2 guests, the design of our Diphlu river resort reflects its Assamese cultural heritage. The cottages are all built on stilts, raised above ground, and constructed from a mix of concrete and natural, locally sourced, materials. The roofs are thatch, with fixtures and fittings made from bamboo and rattan. Furniture blends perfectly with the cottages’ interiors made as it is from hardwoods, rattan and water hyacinth. The cottage interiors are decorated with traditional Assamese fabrics and object d’art further adding to the strong sense of place shared with guests in a stay at Diphlu River Lodge. To ensure comfort for guests, all of the cottages are individually air-conditioned and set with private en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. There is no compromise in guest comfort or convenience at this Diphlu resort, all the cottages are fitted with beds set with top quality mattresses and dressed in luxurious bed linen. Minibars and in-room safes, tea coffee sets, comfortable seating areas within the rooms and a writing desk are also included in the cottages’ interior design. Diphlu lodge’s cottages also enjoy a veranda or balcony, set with chairs and a day bed, to sit and enjoy the views towards the river and national park. It is not unknown to see animals, including buffalo and even rhinoceros from the lodge, and over 57species of bird have been spotted visiting the lodge’s grounds with its 40 species of trees. And ever thoughtful of guest comfort, the cottages also have a deck at the rear with sun loungers looking out over the farmland. Produce from Diphlu River Lodge’s own organic farm is used in the lodge’s kitchen to prepare dishes to be served to guests in the restaurant, or Machan. Machan means ‘jungle platform’ and is a riverside elevated building with both air-conditioned and open-air dining and lounge areas. The perfect place to dine, or take a drink from the lodge’s full bar, or sit with friends old and new on the comfy sofas maybe around the open fire on cool winter evenings to swap your stories of the day. The elevated nature of the building also gives guests great views of the river and the Kaziranga National Park on the opposite bank. Diphlu River Lodge also has a spa offering a range of treatments and massage and a variety of cultural activities and excursions to share local and cultural experiences with guests. And perhaps the highlight of a stay at Diphlu River Lodge, the two times daily jeep safaris into Kaziranga National Park!

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The Beauty of Kaziranga Awaits you When Staying at Diphlu Lodge

With its close proximity to Kaziranga, a highlight of every stay at Diphlu Lodge has to be the safari to Kaziranga National Park. Accompanied by the lodge’s own professional naturalists, stays at Diphlu Lodge are inclusive of 2 jeep safaris per day, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. The park has a mix of habitats within its extensive 884sq km, from forest to grassland and water habitats, Kaziranga is home to more than 35 species of mammal, 479 species of bird and 42 species of reptile. Imagine, all this natural wonder is just a stone’s throw from Diphlu River Lodge. It is no surprise that the Diphlu lodge tops the wish lists for places to visit of wildlife and nature lovers worldwide. Highlights of a safari in Kaziranga would have to include the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, the Indian and the Clouded Leopard, Eastern Swamp Deer and the majestic Bengal Tiger. As one of the most regarded wildlife sanctuaries in the world today, Kaziranga National Park has one of the highest densities of any park of Bengal Tigers, with an estimated one tiger per 5 sq km. An incredible achievement by the local communities and management team of Kaziranga, and the reason why Kaziranga National Park is one of India’s best national parks. A founding member of RTSOI (Responsible Tourism Society of India) Diphlu River Lodge is widely recognised for its environmental and community development initiatives in Kaziranga National Park. In addition to the jeep safaris into Kaziranga National Park, the team at Diphlu Lodge also organize water borne safaris on the Brahmaputra River to try and spot the Gangetic Dolphins. With so much to see and do at Diphlu River Lodge, the first question is how long will you stay? For Diphlu River Lodge rates and help with planning and booking the perfect travel itinerary to suit you and your family contact the Secret Retreats concierge team today!

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