A quiet wooden cottage in the lap of Satkosia

Manoranjan Farm House is a family run stay in Hati Bari village, right next to the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha's Angul district. The property blends the rustic charm of a village farmhouse with the comforts city travellers expect. Rooms are well furnished, bathrooms are attached and western style, and the kitchen turns out honest Odia food through the day.

Why guests come back

• Located in the buffer zone of the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, one of India's most beautiful river gorges.
• Easy access to Mahanadi river boat safaris, jungle safaris and village walks.
• A large lawn, garden and mountain views from most rooms.
• Warm, hands on hosts who arrange pickups, drops and full sightseeing plans.
• Kid friendly with an open play area and a family friendly policy.

The neighbourhood

Satkosia sits where the Mahanadi cuts through a 22 km long gorge in the Eastern Ghats. The reserve is home to elephants, leopards, gharials, muggers and a rich birdlife. Beyond wildlife, the region is quiet, forested and unhurried, exactly what a good weekend away should feel like.

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