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Peaceful forest lodge in Chatapal, Anantnag
Aru Valley· 4.8 · 52 stays
“A quiet home in Chatapal, surrounded by pine forest. The views are of the mountains, the air is clean. Days are for trekking to nearby waterfalls. Evenings are for bonfires and home-cooked meals by Shakir bhai. The staff, including your host Sajad bhai, make you feel at home. Guests recommend pre-ordering the mutton wazwan. Breakfast and dinner are included. A place for people who love nature and quiet.”
1 bedroomsSleeps 241 beds1 bathsLodgeBreakfast includedDinner included
A look around
What's here
You arrive to the quiet of a pine forest. The home is a series of simple, wood-panelled cottages with green roofs, set around a wide, open lawn. In the distance, forested mountains rise against the sky.
This booking is for a single one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with a king-sized bed. The rooms are clean, spacious, and lined with wood. While your room is private, the entire property consists of several such cottages and can accommodate groups of up to 24 people.
Breakfast and dinner are part of your stay. The food is a highlight for many guests who stay here. As one wrote, "the food served by Shakir bhai was an elixir to our taste buds". The kitchen is flexible, and the staff are happy to accommodate requests. Another guest gives a specific tip: "pre-order mutton wazwan preparations. some of the most amazing food we’ve had. Period."
The hospitality is simple and warm. The host, Sajad bhai, and the rest of the staff are often mentioned by name in reviews. As one guest put it, they "went above and beyond to help us out."
What guests wrote
4.8· 52 stays
“So far, no matter how many times I’ve visited this area, especially around the Pahalgam side, I’ve never explored a place as beautiful as this. The views here are absolutely stunning. If you enjoy waterfalls, trekking, or simply spending time in nature, this is the perfect destination for you. There are so many amazing things to see and experience here. I hi...”
Ishfaq Sarwar
“The location is very serene and less explored. The experience we have had was amazingly pleasant. Firstly the food served by Shakir bhai was an elixir to our taste buds and secondly the way the staff hosted us overnight made us feel home like comfortability. The place has scope for trekking too, for beginners and experts too. We visited a nearby waterfall wh...”
muneer sidiq
“Stunning and absolutely peaceful location. We were accommodated on short notice, but did not face any issues in terms of availability of rooms or service. The delicious food was freshly prepared by the absolutely friendly staff, who went above and beyond to help us out. Shoutout to Sajad bhai for being such a wonderful host!”
aboli athale
“Stayed for the first time. Found the rooms very clean and spacious. The service was top-notch. Very flexible to our demands. Recommended.
Tip: pre-order mutton wazwan preparations. some of the most amazing food we’ve had. Period.”
Ahmad Hafi
Around the stay
Things to do nearby.
The main reason to be here is the landscape itself. The area is less explored than other parts of the valley, and the forest feels raw and untouched.
There are trekking routes directly from the property, suitable for both beginners and more experienced hikers. A popular walk is the one-hour trek to a nearby waterfall. The staff can point you in the right direction. For those who prefer to stay put, the lawn is perfect for sitting out with a book and watching the light change on the mountains.
