Marchula Estate

by Mansi And Mustafa

Sit by the river, let silence speak

Almora, Uttarakhand
Marchula Estate

Story

What if a childhood memory is so precious that you’re willing to upend your life just to find it again? For Mustafa, that memory was Saraka, his uncle's homestay. It hummed in the background of his years spent in high-stakes logic and building systems, a persistent reminder of a world that felt more real than the digital one he’d mastered.Eventually, he stopped ignoring it and built Marchula. But while Mustafa laid the foundation, it was Mansi who gave the dream its pulse. Along with their daughter, Amna, they are the hidden signatures in every room seen in the warmth that no blueprint could have predicted.

The cottages, built from locally sourced stone and upcycled vintage furniture, offer over 600 square feet of rugged, intentional comfort. Reaching them often requires a 4x4 river crossing, but as the fire crackles and the Ramganga river fills the silence, you’ll see why they come back. Some places become memories. Marchula becomes a feeling you return to.

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Farm to Table
Farm to Table
River side
River side
Fishing
Fishing
Open Deck
Open Deck

Policies/House Rules

  • Loud music and disturbances are not permitted, especially during night hours.
  • Entering the river should be done with caution and only in safe areas.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside rooms; permitted only in designated outdoor spaces.
  • A low-light environment is maintained to reduce disturbance to wildlife
  • Alcohol is allowed only in designated areas
  • As the estate is surrounded by nature, insects may occasionally enter despite regular pest control. Please keep doors and windows closed. 

 

Experience

Air Conditioning
Wifi
Kettle
Common dining
Fresh coffee
Solar heater
Open deck

Room Overview:
When you first step inside, you are right in the heart of the house, an open, unhurried kitchen and dining space. It’s built for slow mornings and the coffee brews while you watch the fog clear over the tree line. There is a large central table that naturally becomes the gathering point, bridging the gap between a shared homemade meal and the wild landscape right outside the glass. Just beyond this common area are three independent rooms, inside, the walls give way to massive windows that frame the forest and mountains rather than just viewing them, offering a seamless connection to the wild from a place of deep, quiet comfort.

Marchula Estate
Marchula Estate
Marchula Estate

Main House

Features three spacious rooms Semal, Khair, and Moringa each named after native tree species found closest to the room. The rooms offer beautiful views of the river and forest. Every room includes a private en-suite bathroom and comfortable interiors

3 rooms

3 rooms

350 sq ft

350 sq ft

River View

River View

02 + 1

02 + 1

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Price Description: The price is for Double Occupancy and includes all taxes and accommodation with the following meals. This pricing is dynamic and may vary during Weekends, Public Holidays and Peak Season so please call us to get the latest quote.

Meals: Breakfast (✓), Lunch (✓) & Dinner (✓)

Third Person/Child: Rs. 3,500 (6 - 11 years old) Rs. 4,500 (12+ year )

Raahghar Payment Terms: Reservation is confirmed with an advance payment of 50% of the total amount at the time of booking. The balance payment is to be made 7 days prior to check-in.

Cancellation Policy (Indian Passport Holders Only):

  1. In case of a cancellation due to any unforeseen circumstance a credit note will be issued by the property to the guest for the amount paid till date.

  2. The credit note will be valid for use within one year from the period of booking. The guest can redeem the credit note against the amount of any future booking within a year and pay the balance if any as per the rates applicable on that date. This credit note is also transferable and can be used by the guest/transferee only once within the stipulated date.

  3. Raahghar would keep your credit card information secured with us and it won't be charged unless needed.

airports
Closest Airports

The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 3–4 hours by road from Marchula Estate. The major hub is Delhi International Airport, from where you can take a connecting flight to Pantnagar or travel by road in 6–7 hours.

train
Via Train

The nearest railway station is Ramnagar Railway Station, about 1–1.5 hours by road. The major rail hub is Kathgodam Railway Station, located 94 km away, around 2.5 hours by road.

via road
Via Road

Easily accessible by road from Delhi in 6 hrs with Nainital being the closest tourist destination.

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Reach property via exciting 4X4 drive through the river.

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Surrounded by a flowing stream and jungle reserve, offering a true "home in the wild" experience.

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Far from the noise of the city, the only sounds here are birds during the day, barking deer at night, and the ever-flowing stream.

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