“Chanoud Garh is a home first and a palace later, therefore you are not a guest but a family member. The old royal family welcomes you and shares with you a slice of there life, their culture, their tradition, their history, their food and the ever smiling people of Chanoud”.

“Over 100 years ago, our ancestors often entertained guests. Today, we are proud to continue the tradition, giving each guest a personal taste of the bygone era of the Maharaja’s way of life, providing a tranquil haven complete with food & companionship inside the safety of these walls.”

“We are both from wildlife conservation backgrounds & our aim is to manage the Sarai at Toria in an environmentally responsible manner, providing comfort & indulgence while protecting the natural & cultural environment. Being enthusiastic ‘foodies”, meals are a major focus of our hospitality!”

“A rare Renaissance man with interests as diverse as philosophy, religion, contemporary politics to farming, tribal culture, music, poetry, Durga sports not only a grand moustache but also a wonderful sense of humour. A marvelous and engaging raconteur, his insights will leave a lasting impression”.

“We shared the same dream, to live in nature in a harmonious way with the local community & the surrounding environment. It’s a rare privilege to be in this mystical wilderness. Flame of the Forest is entirely constructed with & by the people of the land creating a strong bond with the local community.”

“We decided to return to our ancestral farms, & commence work on our most challenging endeavor to date – to create sustainable & self sustaining projects, that would improve the lives of the local people, whilst building support for the natural beauty & resources of the valley.”

“The Fort has been in our family for 350 years but was abandoned for 30 years before we renovated it. Now we love welcoming guests to the hotel & camp, enjoying showing off the history of the Fort but also personally guiding them around the area. We want to create memories to cherish.”

“We were born in Calcutta, the 3rd generation of our family to live in India. Restoring the mansion and welcoming guests was a dream of ours. A way to show off our love of India through our interior design of the house, our love of hosting & strory-telling, as well as through delicious meals!”