Rhino & River Wildlife Retreat and Spa

Nature’s all around at fittingly named Rhino & River Wildlife Retreat and Spa, located at the edge of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. From watching birds dive and dip into the Brahmaputra River, to strolls through idyllic villages and verdant paddy and maize fields, and safaris to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, this pocket of east India is spilling over with natural treasures – and the resort puts you right at its heart. 

Perched on the riverbank, the stilt-legged rooms and walkways of the retreat have sweeping views of water and sky. This is true rustic-luxe, with exposed wood giving bedrooms a log-cabin feel whilst being packed with creature comforts. Each element of design is another step in the journey of knowing the regions many cultures. Greet the day on your private balcony to a soundtrack of birdsong. Or take a seat out at the restaurant, Baan Kahi, and savour farm-to-table fare. Authentic North-East Indian cuisine, is the speciality at Rhino & River, where the chefs incorporate local ingredients, including those just picked from their own vegetable patch.
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The canopied daybeds around the infinity pool, with expansive views of the river, are inviting places to while away a few hours. As is Nirban Spa, which uses botanical essential oils in its wellness treatments. There is nothing like a full-body Abyhanga massage to restore balance, as warm herbal oils glide across the skin, or the gentle trickle upon the forehead that melts tension into calm. Let the hotel guide you to explore the region’s best offerings: cultural immersions at Tantric temples, visits with traditional healers, slice-of-life village walks, picnics on the Brahmaputra’s sandbanks, weaving classes, and fishing lessons unlike anything you’ve tried before.