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Lulung, Baripada | 2.6 km drive to Similipal National Park
267 Ratings, 138 Reviews
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Good Stay
A शांत and scenic stay near Similipal, perfect for nature lovers. The cottages are simple but comfortable, surrounded by greenery and close to the Lulung river. Staff is helpful and food is basic but homely. Don’t expect luxury—facilities are limited and network is weak—but it’s great for a peaceful, offline getaway.
Room: River Side Cottage with Private Balcony
Poor Stay
I had booked a river cottage view room which the Aranya Nivas claims to be a river view but you cannot see any such views. The tariffs were high for these view but it was disappointing. When we went down at the property to see the river it was at a distance and our room from far had all the debris dumped below the room which attracted people coming often at our balcony. There was camera right outside my balcony and facing room which was unsafe. Aranya Nivas claimed that they serve oriya food but when we asked they they served a very average food like north indian cusine. I did not find the manager welcoming. I felt they were just focussed on money. Property was average. No indoor activities like table tennis or snooker. We were reminded again and again about gas shortages on our every order while they had enough induction gas. Bathroom did not have 24*7 hot water. No hair dryer. I being an avid traveller understand that the property is in forest you need to be low key but when a hotel charges tariff of as high as per night we expect it to atleast give us a comfortable and welcoming experience. I would recommend people to avoid Aranya Nivas.
Room: River Side Cottage with Private Balcony
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Wed Apr 01 15:26:28 IST 2026
Greetings from our team, and thank you for your valuable feedback. We would like to share that our accommodation is named “Riverside Cottage” (not river view), as the natural forest surroundings limit the view. Our CCTV cameras are installed only for safety due to the forest location and are positioned towards the boundaries, ensuring complete guest privacy. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused during your stay, especially regarding the temporary unavailability of Odia cuisine. Please note that hot water and a hair dryer are available in all rooms ( hair dryer is placed under the washroom basin), and our team is always happy to assist. We had also not got any information from your end during your stay regarding the same. Had it been in the knowledge of our reception team we would have informed you about this. Due to unforeseen LPG supply challenges, some services may have been impacted, and we truly apologize for this. Your comfort is very important to us, and we would truly appreciate another opportunity to host you and offer you a much better experience.
Good Stay
Lulang hotel stay was good, very nice location have lot activities to do hospitality of staff amazing and service are. Good, food is awesome, rooms are clean only issue we have encountered was water lagging in washroom which I was not expected this they need to fix.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard



Aranya Nivas Lulung
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed our location, activities, hospitality, food, and the cleanliness of our rooms. Your appreciation means a alot to our team that would hepl motivating our team. With regard to the water logging in the washroom, as discussed with the front office team it was brought to our notice at the time checkout. Upon inspection it was found that the nozzle of the tap was not tightly closed which led to the water accumulation. Still to we regret of any kind of inconvenience caused during your stay. We kindly request another opportunity to host you for an even more comfortable stay and better experience.
Lulungs calm and serenity
one of the best stay in Odisha. no network only peace, property was well maintained and you will enjoy a 2 to 3 day trip in Aranya nivas Lulung
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard
Aranya Nivas Lulung
Thank you for your review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the peaceful environment and your stay at Lulung Aranya Nivas. We look forward to welcoming you again. 🌿
Good Stay
I am totally disappointed by the attitude of the people, charged me 25/30 % extra above the Resorts actual charges. Very Disappointing, please check up with the respective hotels or resorts before booking. As regards the resort and it's services, no complaints, excellent behaviour of the Front Desk people particularly his team, restaurant, house keeping etc.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Thu Mar 05 12:00:33 IST 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to know that you liked the behaviour of our front desk, restaurant, and housekeeping team. Regarding the extra charges, the price may vary when the booking is made through a third party. We request guests to kindly check the tariff with the resort before booking.
Excellent Stay
The property is beautifully located amidst nature, offering a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. Had a pleasant stay at Aranya, Lulung. Convenient location, clean rooms, helpful and courteous staff, and good food. Ideal choice while visiting Similipal.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard
pleasant Stay- must visit
Saty was very good, warm welcome with welcome drinks, staff is very polite and behaved .location is very good , it feels like you have dive into nature , dense forest , river water extremely calming.tree house room is superb it will give you very nature friendly vibe, mobile network does not work as you enter forest. so its digital detox as well(bsnl works). however wifi is provided in reception area for emergency use. they also have indoor and outdoor games for playing, also tribal dance is set up which is very good experience to watch. property itself is very good and full of nature beauty.for safari you can book at reception or can do booking online , river is just 3 mins walk where you can sit and enjoy nature.
Room: Wooden Cottage with Skylight Bliss



Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 14:46:32 IST 2026
We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the warm welcome, hospitality of our team, and the natural beauty of the property. It is wonderful to hear that the Tree House room, serene forest surroundings, river, and overall nature-friendly experience met your expectations. We are also glad you appreciated the tribal dance, indoor and outdoor activities, and the digital detox experience.
Good Stay
Fooding are extremely expensive, quality good but individual veg quantity not enough for one person, otherwise excellent ambiance for family, not for couple.
Room: Meadows Suite



Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 14:53:44 IST 2026
Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback. We appreciate your kind words about the quality of the food and our family-friendly ambiance.
Excellent Stay
A jewel in the Lulung forest, the best kept secret
Room: River Side Cottage with Private Balcony
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 14:54:37 IST 2026
Your appreciation truly motivates our team, and we look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable stay.
Excellent Stay
serene experience, loved the room size, silent atmosphere, cordial staff behaviour. food was good too.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 14:56:10 IST 2026
We are happy to know that you enjoyed the serene atmosphere, spacious rooms, good food, and the cordial service of our staff. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Best place to stay in Simlipal
I stayed here for 1 week Nature Forest Yoga retreat. Property - Excellent, clean, green, large property, huge garden. All Sports available - badminton, volley, cycling, Infinity swimming pool, cricket, archery climbing, rope walking, indoor games etc. Rooms - I had the opportunity to stay in all 5 room types including the Villa. All Rooms are better than a few famous 5 star hotels I have stayed in. Meadow suite and Villa are farther from the main area in peaceful location near all Sports. High quality Bathrobe, slippers, etc. all amenities available. Each room has the Bhagvad Gita book🙏 and a yoga mat 🧘♂️. Unavailability of network actually made me more receptive to the Lord's grace. Library available. Staff - Special thanks to Trekking guide: Mr. Rohit for making my trip memorable. He risked everything for a random guest. There is no trekking allowed in Simlipal so I was extremely disappointed but luckily I met Rohit sir who is experienced in navigating deep forests with local villagers. Entire staff is incredibly welcoming as other guests have rightly mentioned. Massage was among the best I have experienced that too for much lower price than 5star hotels. Food - Organic Food is great, variety is good, service is impeccable. Very caring❤️.. please experience for yourself! I had a rich experience here. Thanks Simlipal 🙏
Room: Executive Grand with 2 King Beds
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 14:58:04 IST 2026
Your appreciation of the property, rooms, amenities, organic food, wellness facilities, and peaceful natural surroundings means a great deal to us. A special thank you for acknowledging the efforts of our trekking guide, Mr. Rohit, and our entire team. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering warm hospitality and meaningful experiences to our guests.
Excellent Stay
Stay was fantastic. Very cordial staffs. Excellent food. Full of Nature & scenic beauty.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard|Executive Grand with 2 King Beds
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 15:00:21 IST 2026
It is good to know that you had a fantastic stay and appreciated our cordial staff, excellent food, and the natural scenic beauty of the resort.
PROPERTY IS GOOD BUT NOT THE SERVICE AND STAFF
One of the most spacious and greenery resorts I have visited, but needs much improvement in food and staff not many food options especially breakfast which was very disappointing, staff are not friendly and smiley, looking rude and not supportive. No wifi in the rooms, bathroom and rooms are smelling bad and have not been maintained at all.
Room: River Side Cottage with Private Balcony

Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Thu Mar 05 12:05:37 IST 2026
Your comments are very important to us, and we will certainly work on these areas to improve our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Excellent stay with warm hospitality. Niche tasty food offered.
Wonderful environment to stay on a weekend. Excellent hospitality and very good tasty food. Very well maintained property with ample space to enjoy the lush green environment.
Room: Meadows Suite with Living Room and Private Backyard
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 15:08:21 IST 2026
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. It is heartening to hear that you appreciated the well-maintained property and the lush green surroundings.
Excellent Stay
It was really a very relaxing vacation and the property is beautiful . The property is located in a picturesque location. The food is mind blowing and the Chef is outstanding. The housekeeping team is very efficient and polite.
Room: River Side Cottage with Private Balcony




Aranya Nivas Lulung
We are pleased to know that you had a relaxing vacation and enjoyed the beauty and picturesque location of our property. Your kind words about the food, our chef, and our efficient and polite housekeeping team are truly appreciated and will be shared with the entire team.
Best place
The place is beautiful. It was a pleasure to stay and enjoy the tribal dances at night. The river, forest and mountains nearby will create a mesmerizing view.
Room: River Side Cottage
Aranya Nivas Lulung
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beauty of the surroundings—the river, forest, mountains, and the tribal dance experience. It was our pleasure to host you.
Good Stay
Location is very nice, it's quiet in the middle of a forest, it's isolated, there is no network coverage, but it's very nice for those looking for a serene off-the-grid getaway. I am enjoying it, I enjoyed it a lot, would go again and recommend to everyone to try for those who want to go for a serene nature-based vacation. The staff and the food were very nice. We have a small menu which changes daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and it's dynamic and it's very nice. The service staff are also very nice and helpful.
Room: Wooden Cottage
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Fri Feb 06 15:50:48 IST 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your valuable feedback. It is wonderful to hear that our peaceful surroundings, food, and the efforts of our service team added to your overall experience.
Good Stay
we really enjoyed the whole ambience of the aranya nivas , i had childhood memories of the property. The only thing I hated about the property was the main receptionist , the dark old guy, who has really bad attitude. We requested the rooms to be decorated for the anniversary but instead the decoration was done as a indian tricolour as if it was independence day celebration. secondly , the non digital payment mode was not informed to us, even if the facility of phone pe was available during the checkout time , the WiFi was switched off intentionally saying it's not working. So the payment could be made in simple cash only. Other than that the working staffs room service, restaurant staffs were the sweetest people and also the whole property was peaceful!
Room: River Side Cottage|Wooden Cottage
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Tue Feb 10 17:45:48 IST 2026
We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the ambience of Aranya Nivas and that the property brought back fond childhood memories. We truly appreciate your kind words for our room service and restaurant teams, and we are glad that you found the property peaceful. At the same time, we sincerely regret the inconvenience you faced regarding the room decoration and the payment experience. As our resort is located inside a forest area, network connectivity can be limited. We have already requested the MMT team to clearly inform guests about connectivity and payment-related limitations prior to check-in. We assure you that we are taking necessary steps to ensure such issues are communicated clearly and avoided in the future.
Excellent Stay
The Aranya Nivas ,property was very good in it's natural Landscape. Mouth watering food was amazing .it was one of the best stay we enjoyed.
Room: Wooden Cottage
Aranya Nivas Lulung has replied on Sat Aug 09 15:40:57 IST 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy to know you enjoyed the nature, tasty food, and had a great stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Terrible Stay
no call response,no reschedule acceptance,no variety food option,no customer calling.. over hiped over price
Room: River Side Cottage
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