A forest estate born from
a deeper intention

Ananta Woods is forty acres of ancient sal forest near Lataguri — shaped into an estate that combines forest living, wellness, hospitality, celebration, and investment ownership within one coherent ecosystem. This is its story.

The wellness pavilion nestled among trees at Ananta Woods

Vision & Philosophy

Nature and ownership
are not in opposition.

Ananta Woods is built on a single conviction: that it is possible to live in genuine relationship with a forest — to own a home within it, to earn from it, to celebrate within it, and to pass it forward. Not as an amenity. As a legacy.

The estate combines forest living, wellness, hospitality, celebration, and investment ownership within one coherent ecosystem — each element reinforcing the others, and all of them answerable to the land.

The Name

Ananta — the boundless, the eternal,
the one without end.

In Sanskrit, Ananta carries the meaning of infinity — of something that cannot be bounded, depleted, or reduced. We chose this name not as aspiration, but as instruction: to build something that endures. An estate that belongs to the forest as much as to its owners.

"The forest was here before us. Ananta Woods is our promise that it will be here after us."

Location & Connectivity

In the heart of the Dooars.
Connected to the gateway cities.

Located in Baradighi, near Lataguri, in the Dooars of North Bengal, Ananta Woods offers an immersive forest-and-tea-estate setting while remaining conveniently accessible from the region's key transport hubs.

Getting Here

Kolkata

Around 1.5 hours by air to Bagdogra + road transfer.

Approx. 560 km by road

Bagdogra Airport

Around 1 hr 15–30 min drive to Lataguri.

Approx. 60 km by road

Siliguri

Around 1 hour by road.

Approx. 50–60 km

NJP Railway Station

Road connectivity onwards to Lataguri and the Dooars.

Major rail gateway to North Bengal

Surrounded by Nature & Wildlife

Ananta Woods places you close to some of the Dooars' most distinctive experiences:

  • Gorumara National Park — wildlife safaris and forest experiences
  • Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary — known for its forest and elephant habitat
  • Murti River — riverside nature and tranquil landscapes
  • Chalsa & surrounding tea gardens — scenic tea-estate landscapes
  • Samsing, Suntalekhola, Jhalong & Bindu — nature, forests and Himalayan foothill experiences

Your Gateway to the Dooars

Forest · Wildlife · Tea Gardens · Rivers · Himalayan Foothills

At Ananta Woods, the destination itself becomes part of the experience — with easy access to the forests and attractions that define the Dooars.

Sustainability

The forest is not a backdrop.
It is the foundation.

Zero net deforestation

Not a single mature sal tree was felled for construction. All structures were placed in clearings and degraded land. The forest cover at handover exceeds the forest cover at acquisition.

Rainwater harvesting & recharge

The estate's drainage is designed to direct runoff into the aquifer rather than away from it. All villa courtyards capture roof water into underground cisterns.

Local stone & timber

All construction materials are sourced within 80km. Local craftspeople built what international contractors designed. The supply chain is the community.

Dark-sky lighting

Outdoor lighting is amber-spectrum and downward-facing — to protect nesting birds, reduce light pollution, and keep the forest dark enough to see the Milky Way.

Organic kitchen garden

The estate's dining is supplied from a two-acre kitchen garden using composted kitchen waste and rainwater irrigation. What the garden cannot produce, the local market does.

Owner community stewardship

Each ownership agreement includes a conservation commitment — a shared pledge to the forest. Owners are co-stewards, not just co-owners.

Masterplan

Forty acres,
thoughtfully divided.

The estate is organised around the forest — not the other way around. Residences, wellness pavilions, celebration grounds, and trails are placed to minimise footprint and maximise the sense of immersion.

View Full Masterplan
Ananta Woods site masterplan

Development Timeline

Built in stages,
never rushed.

Phase IDone

2024 – 2025

Land & Foundation

  • Site acquisition and survey
  • Masterplan commissioned and approved
  • Infrastructure groundwork
Phase IIActive

2026

Experience Centre

  • Experience Centre — construction
  • Preview spaces and project presentation
  • Owner and visitor engagement

Launch — November 2026

Phase III

2027 – 2029

Residences & Spine

  • Forest Pool Villas — construction
  • Forest Villas — construction
  • Primary access road and utilities
Phase IV

2029 – 2030

Wellness & Hospitality

  • Wellness pavilion and spa
  • Studio Suites block
  • Dining pavilion and kitchen garden
Phase V

2029 – 2030

Celebration & Opening

  • Celebration lawn and event spaces
  • Soft opening for owners
  • Full estate launch

The Estate

A forest, framed.

Courtyard pool by day
Forest villa facade
Aerial view of the courtyard
Pool at twilight
Entrance courtyard

Five Themes, One Estate

Nature · Wellness · Celebration
Ownership · Legacy

Come and see the land before you decide anything. Our team is available for private walkthroughs, seven days a week.

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