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Diphlu River Lodge is a collection of luxurious tribal-style wooden lodges, set around paddy fields on the banks of the Diphlu River, near Kaziranga National Park. The eco-lodge is the ultimate retreat for travellers seeking an exciting Indian wilderness experience. The acclaimed wildlife destination and UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its amazing wildlife; rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, spectacular birds and deer everywhere, and reportedly the highest density of tigers in the world.
Set on stilts above the paddy fields, Diphlu River Lodge has just 12 air-conditioned thatched cottages. These include four bungalows that look out over the river and four semi-detached cottages, which are ideal for families. Inside, the décor is traditional and eco-friendly with much use of local bamboo for furniture, roofing and walls. All rooms are spacious and decorated in neutral tones with polished wooden flooring and Indian textiles draped across the comfortable beds.
At the centre of the Diphlu River Lodge is the ‘Machan’ or a ‘jungle platform’ which houses the dining and sitting area as well as a delightful veranda with a bar and look out point for watching the rich birdlife. Game drives are included in the room cost and generally consist of morning elephant safaris and afternoon jeep drives in Kazaranga National Park. Cultural activities include visiting tribal villages, nature walks, interacting with Mahouts and bathing elephants in the Diphlu River.
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24hr Room ServiceBar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay Diphlu River Lodge features just 12 cottages. These include eight detached and four semi-detached cottages, all placed on stilts above the ground level and made of thatch and bamboo. Inside, the décor in minimal with polished wooden floors, cane furniture and comfortable twin or double beds. All cottages have air-conditioning and veranda or balcony with seating to looking over the river or paddy fields. En-suite bathrooms feature a dressing area, power shower and a wardrobe.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Diphlu River Lodge. There are four semi-detached cottages, which are ideal for families. Although there are no specific facilities for children available, the hotel staff and restaurant are flexible with children demands. Baby cot and baby-sitting service is available on request.
Dine Dining at the Diphlu River Lodge is often a relaxed and social affair. Buffet meals are served in the air-conditioned 'Machan', the charming communal dining area, which opens onto a large veranda with thatch ceiling and bamboo floor. Menu includes North Indian and Assamese cuisine with western favourites made with fresh, organic ingredients, including home grown rice, vegetables and mustard. There is also a romantic outdoor seating platform for afternoon tea and coffee.
Relax Overlooking the Diphlu River and the Park beyond, the Machan also serves as a place to relax during the day. Set in the larger veranda is a well-equipped bar, while the smaller veranda overlooks the surrounding paddy fields and the forest. A leisurely walk leads to the Hilltop where barbeques are served along with local tribal dance performances.
Experience Guests at the Diphlu River Lodge will experience daily elephant and jeep rides with a naturalist guide in the Kaziranga National Park. Wildlife includes the tiger, leopard and rhino, as well as a wealth of mammals including langur, gibbon, sloth bear, and deer. Take a day cruise on the Brahmaputra river to see the endangered ‘Gangetic Dolphins’. Cultural walks include visiting local tribal villages but the favourite activity is elephant bathing in the refreshing waters of the Diphlu River.
Location Diphlu Lodge is located close to Kazaranga National Park (which takes around 20-minutes to get to from the lodge) in Assam in north-east India.
Getting there There are scheduled flights from Calcutta, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangkok to Guwahati airport, and from Calcutta into Tezpur and Jorhat airports. Guwahati is approximately four hours driving time, Jorhat 2½ and Tezpur one hour's drive.
When to go Assam has three main seasons- Summer, Monsoon, and Winter. Summer, during March-May, is hot and humid with temperature touching 38-40°C. Monsoon starts in June and lasts till September, October. Winter starts in November and stays till February and weather is very pleasant. Best time to visit Assam is October-March.
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