The short answer
Bansbari Lodge: what visitors should know first
A practical first choice if you want to be at the gate for an early safari. Rooms are basic, so check current rates and facilities directly before booking, as the information in guides is dated.
Useful facts
Bansbari Lodge facts at a glance
- Location
- Bansbari, just outside the park gate
- Stay style
- Simple park lodge
- Rooms
- 16 double rooms per a 2017 guide; check now
- Best suited to
- Early-safari travellers who want the gate close
- Booking
- Direct; confirm current rates and availability
Why it matters
Why Bansbari Lodge is worth your time
Staying near the gate changes how you experience Manas. You can start early without a long drive, rest between outings and see the park at its best light. For older travellers, this reduces the strain of long road transfers.
The lodge also reflects how tourism has returned to the area. Accommodation near the park supports local employment and gives visitors a reason to stay a night or two instead of rushing through.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Gate proximity
A short run to the range office for early starts.
- 02
Set meals
Meals at fixed times, usually extra.
- 03
Simple comfort
Basic rooms with the park on your doorstep.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Book well ahead in the winter season, and call the lodge directly to confirm room availability, rates and meal arrangements. A 2017 guide described 16 double rooms and extra charges for meals, but details may have changed, so treat that as a rough indication only.
The lodge works best as a base for early safaris. Ask about dawn tea or a flask, packed breakfast and transport to the range office, which is a short drive. Many lodges in the area serve set meals at fixed times, so tell staff about dietary needs when booking.
Expect simple comfort rather than luxury. Bring mosquito repellent, a torch and any medicines you need. If you want a more local stay, ask about community-run camps nearby.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Book ahead in the season
- Confirm current rates and meals
- Ask about early tea and transport
- Check hot water and room access
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Bansbari, just outside the Manas park gate
- Time needed
- Overnight stay
- Best time
- November to April
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The location is convenient for the gate, but rooms are simple and some are a short walk from the parking area. Ask about ground-floor rooms, hot water and meal timings.
- Tickets and access
- Open to all guests. Book ahead in the season, and confirm current rates, as a 2017 guide listed about 2,450 rupees per double room with meals extra.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at Bansbari Lodge
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
The location is convenient for the gate, but rooms are simple and some are a short walk from the parking area. Ask about ground-floor rooms, hot water and meal timings.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Where is Bansbari Lodge?
Just outside the Bansbari gate of Manas National Park.
How much does it cost?
A 2017 guide listed about 2,450 rupees per double room with meals extra, but rates change, so confirm directly.
Is it suitable for older guests?
It is close to the gate and simple. Ask about ground-floor rooms and hot water.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.