Located outside Kaziranga National Park, 200 kilometres from Guwahati, the Wild Grass Lodge is a haven for those who want to experience the jungle. Built in rural style architecture, with the grounds housing over 40 species of trees, 200 species of shrubs, there is nature everyone around the visitor. In fact, so insistent are the visitors upon enjoying the outdoors, that some of the amenities one associates with hotels are not there. For instance, the owners make it a point to discourage room service and more importantly there are no televisions. The idea is that visitors spend their time outside and be at one with nature.

Coming to food, the tariff includes breakfast along with complimentary tea and snacks when you return from your safari. Lunch and dinner are offered with Indian and continental options, however, a must have is the local Assamese fare.  Word of caution: Do remember to order in advance, ideally a few hours before leaving for your safari, so that the staff, get time to prepare. The reason is because they get the produce absolutely fresh!   

Accommodation is basic but pleasant. The Wild Grass Jungle Lodge offers 18 double rooms in two jungle lodges and in addition, and there is a Wild Grass Tented Camp which offers three tents pegged under a high thatched roof amidst an ambience of ruins. All rooms and tented camp are attached with bathroom and showers, running with hot and cold water facilities. All rooms have been made in colonial style, which adds to the romance of the place.  A top tip: bear in mind that the resort also offers rooms, which have three to four beds in them – ideal for a large group. However, while staying there, make sure that the time is allocated responsibly as otherwise, the hot water will tend to run out.    

Coming to transport, the lodge provides local transport which visitors would be well advised to use. For instance, the lodge arranges for a half-day visit to the gibbon sanctuary at Hoollongappar.  A tip: Do take one of the lodge’s staff to be the guide on a wildlife trip, as they are local, passionate about wildlife, increasingly knowledgeable about the right places for animal spotting, and the local flora and fauna.  Do note that the jeeps here are on the smaller side, which may be a factor to consider is the group is large. The lodge also provides transfers to Guwahati airport. However, do remember to book an AC cab, as the road to the airport is very dusty.                       

How to get there

Travel by air or rail to Guwahati and then take a car. The lodge is 225km - approximately a five and half hour drive from Guwahati. Visitors can hire AC Tata Sumos or can rrage for the lodge to pick them up. This costs extra.    

What to do

Tour visit to tribal village.
Village visit; tea garden visit with prior permission.

Jeep Safari for see wild animals in Kaziranga National Park.

Trekking in the nearby forest.