The Golden WoodsMatkuli · Pachmarhi

Questions

Good to know, before you come

The things guests ask us most. If yours is not here, call or message and we will answer it ourselves.

Where exactly is The Golden Woods Resort?

The resort is at Matkuli, on the Pipariya–Pachmarhi highway (State Highway 19), beside the lake, in Madhya Pradesh 461775. It is 29 km before Pachmarhi town and 22 km from Pipariya railway station.

How far is the resort from Pachmarhi?

Pachmarhi town is 29 km away, about an hour by road up the ghat. Most guests stay with us and drive up for the day to see Bee Fall, Dhoopgarh, Pandav Caves and the other sights.

How do I book a stay?

Call or WhatsApp us on +91 92447 75909. We will tell you what is available for your dates and help you plan the trip. The resort is also listed on MakeMyTrip and Agoda.

What are the room rates?

Cottages start from ₹4,500 + GST a night, with complimentary breakfast, for two guests. A third guest is ₹1,000 a night and children below 6 stay free. Rates vary with the season, weekends and holidays; call or WhatsApp +91 92447 75909 for the exact rate for your dates.

What kind of rooms do you have?

We have Premium View Cottages: individual air-conditioned cottages with a double bed, a seating area by the window, an attached bathroom with a glass-screened shower, and a door that opens onto the garden and trees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 12 noon and check-out is by 10 am.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is included with your stay. Lunch and dinner are cooked fresh at the resort, and room service is available.

Is the resort suitable for families with children?

Yes. Families are most of our guests. There is a children's play area with swings and a slide, open lawns, a pool, and single-storey cottages that open straight onto the garden.

Is there a swimming pool?

Yes. The resort has an outdoor pool with a wooden deck that looks out over open fields, with a smaller round pool beside it. Both are lit in the evening.

Do you have bonfires and outdoor activities?

Yes. On cool evenings we light a bonfire on the lawn. There are also picnic tables under the trees, a cricket practice net and plenty of open ground to walk.

Do you host weddings, birthday parties and corporate events?

Yes. The resort hosts weddings, birthday parties, corporate parties and offsites, kitty parties and family get-togethers, using the banquet hall, the garden lawns and the poolside. Call +91 92447 75909 to talk through dates and numbers.

Is The Golden Woods a resort, a hotel or cottages?

It is a forest cottage resort in Matkuli, Pachmarhi: guests stay in individual air-conditioned cottages set in a garden, with a swimming pool, lawns, a dining hall and a play area. People searching for a hotel or cottages in Pachmarhi with a swimming pool will find all of that here, 29 km before the town.

What is the nearest railway station and airport?

Pipariya is the nearest railway station (22 km, about 35 minutes). Bhopal is the nearest major airport (about 190 km, a little over 4 hours by road). Nagpur and Jabalpur airports are 240 km and 270 km away.

Is there a jungle safari near the resort?

Yes. A buffer-zone safari gate of the Satpura Tiger Reserve is about 3 km from the resort, with open-gypsy drives into the forest. Madhai, the core zone of Satpura National Park, is about 57 km away, roughly an hour and a half by road.

Can you arrange a taxi, sightseeing or a jungle safari?

Yes. We can arrange a taxi pick-up from Pipariya, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur or Nagpur, and an open gypsy for Pachmarhi sightseeing and the Satpura jungle safari. Ask when you call.

When is the best time to visit Pachmarhi?

October to March has the most pleasant weather. The monsoon months, July to September, are the greenest and the waterfalls are at their fullest. April to June is warm in the plains but cooler up in Pachmarhi.

Is there Wi-Fi and parking?

Yes, both Wi-Fi and parking are free for guests.

How many guests can stay in one cottage?

Up to 3. The rate is for two guests; a third guest is ₹1,000 a night extra. Children below 6 years stay free.

Do children stay free?

Yes, children below 6 years stay free of charge.

What ID do we need to check in?

A photo ID for every adult: Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or another government ID. Local ID is accepted. The guest checking in must be at least 18.

Are couples allowed?

Yes. Couples are welcome, married or not, with valid photo ID. Groups of friends, including all-male groups, are welcome too.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at the resort.

Is parking safe?

Yes. Parking is free and inside the resort gate, under the trees, so your car stays with you for the whole stay.

Do the cottages have hot water and air-conditioning?

Yes. Every cottage is air-conditioned and has its own clean, modern bathroom with a hot-water shower. There is also a TV, a kettle and a wardrobe.

Can you arrange a car with a driver?

Yes. We arrange cars with professional drivers: Swift Dzire, Ertiga and Innova Crysta, for station and airport pick-ups, Pachmarhi sightseeing and safari days. Call +91 92447 75909 to book.

What is there to do in summer and in winter?

In summer, the swimming pool and the rain shower by the pool. In winter, bonfire evenings on the lawn and clear, cool days for sightseeing and safaris.

Contact

Plan your stay with us. Call or WhatsApp.

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. Rooms, rates, a taxi from the station, sightseeing: we will sort it all out in one conversation.

+91 92447 75909

Prefer to book online? We are also on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Agoda, Tripadvisor and Airbnb.

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