The Stay
Seven rooms. One forest.
Ratapani Range Retreat holds only seven rooms, each shaped around the light, the trees and the silence that surround it. Book one, or take the whole estate.
Rooms & Cottages
Where you will sleep.
Every room is different because the land is different. Some open to lawns, some to the teak line, one to a stone hearth. All of them share the same view: untouched forest, in every direction.
Rooms 1 to 5
Five identical rooms, each looking out on the forest with a private balcony and sit-out for a book and tea. Every room has a fireplace laid with fresh wood, a large bathroom with an open-to-sky shower, and hot and cold fresh water at strong natural pressure.
- Forest view
- Fireplace
- Open-to-sky shower
- Private balcony
Base Camp — Rooms 6 & 7
At the base camp, independent of the main homestay. Lovely bathrooms, large verandahs and relaxed seating — great for small family gatherings and stays.
- Large verandah
- Independent
- Family friendly
Around the Homestay
Places to gather, places to pause.
The Machan
A large raised terrace for evening sit-outs, looking out over the forest.
Sunset Point
An evening spot to watch the day end and the forest settle into night.
The Food Court
A large sit-out overlooking the forest. Tables are set up for dinner, a buffet is also served, and it is a natural place to meet. On a clear night the stars are magnificent.
Campfire Zone
Comfortable seating around the fire, with barbecues served when ordered in advance.
Two new Large Rooms, ready.
Two private large rooms are taking shape on the estate — each with its own sit-out, a kitchenette and a private swimming pool, held apart from the main house for complete quiet. They are expected to open in time for Christmas.
- Private sit-outs
- Kitchenette
Comforts
Quietly complete.
Double Bed · Ensuite
Open-to-Sky Shower
Fireplace in the Room
Private Balcony & Picnic Table
Home-Cooked Meals
Fresh Tea & Coffee
Private Forest Estate
Guided Walks & Excursions
Why Stay With Us
An estate that belongs to the forest.
Only Seven Rooms
Small by design. The estate never feels crowded, and the forest never feels watched.
On The Reserve Edge
Wildlife moves along the boundary at first and last light — often within sight of your room.
Whole-Estate Buyouts
Families and groups can reserve the entire retreat for complete exclusivity.
Home, Not Hotel
Built as an extension of our own home, with hospitality that is personal rather than procedural.
Property Facilities
Everything on the estate.
- 01
Mediterranean-style central courtyard
- 02
Dining room & lounge beside the courtyard
- 03
Outdoor dining on the terrace
- 04
Bonfire evenings on the lawn
- 05
Estate gardens & lawns
- 06
Watchtower and forest paths
- 07
Guided estate walks & excursions
- 08
Family hosts on site
Alcohol is not served on the estate, though guests are welcome to bring their own. This is a remote forest location, so mobile connectivity can be limited. Please write to us for current details before you travel — bookings will only be direct and in advance. Safaris and jungle drives must be booked separately by guests directly with the local Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. Our homestay does not organise jeep safaris.
