Aahma

What Aahma does

Aahma (legally AVADON PVT LTD) is a privately held, family-owned hospitality company operating three resort properties in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, India. Founded in 1989 by Mr. Akbar Ahmad on lands acquired in Kumaon's Corbett and Ramgarh areas, the business transitioned from private retreats to commercial hospitality in the late 1990s and was rebranded under the AAHMA umbrella in 2019 when leadership passed to Azaan Ahmad. Its portfolio comprises Riverside by Aahma (a luxury 1-kilometre riverfront property on the Kosi serving as a gateway to Jim Corbett National Park), Cedar Lodge by Aahma (a two-story wooden cottage retreat in Nainital with Himalayan views), and Hideaway by Aahma (an eco-resort in the Sub-Himalayan belt bordering Sal forest and connecting to the national park). The company operates with 51-100 employees and has no institutional funding.

The business model combines accommodation revenue (multiple room tiers from Standard to Tigers Den Suite and Mongolian Cottages), on-site F&B across three restaurants, events and weddings for 10-1000 guests, safari and adventure-activity bookings facilitated through third-party partners, pet-friendly accommodation, and ancillary recreation (horse riding, cycling, spa). Pricing is structured around a 50% advance booking policy for individuals and a four-stage 25% deposit schedule for MICE/wedding clients. Distribution runs through direct website booking on aahma.com integrated with the ResAvenue booking engine, phone/email reservations, on-site walk-ins, and standard social-media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter). The core technology stack is conventional hospitality tooling; the company emphasizes an eco-friendly "Reduced-Plastic and Paperless" operational approach as its primary non-location differentiator.

Name

Aahma

Legal name

AVADON PVT LTD

Website

https://aahma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aahma (AVADON PVT LTD) is a family-owned Indian hospitality company operating three Uttarakhand resorts — Riverside on the Kosi at Jim Corbett, Hideaway in the Sub-Himalayan belt, and Cedar Lodge in Nainital — serving leisure travelers, wildlife tourists, corporate MICE groups, and wedding clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hospitality

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style) (THAGAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safari Lodges (Big Five/Game Reserves) (THAGAIAA), Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAGAIAD), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Resort hospitality services
• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Destination wedding venues
• Wildlife tourism lodging
• Eco-tourism resorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramnagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Room rentals across three properties: Riverside by Aahma (Standard, Deluxe, Riverfront rooms, Tigers Den Suite, Mongolian Cottages), Cedar Lodge by Aahma (Standard, Deluxe rooms), and Hideaway by Aahma (Standard, Deluxe rooms). Revenue generated through nightly room rates with 50% advance booking policy.
2. Dining Services: On-site dining at multiple restaurants: River's Edge Restaurant (signature Indian, Chinese, Continental cuisine), Wild Side Alfresco Restaurant (outdoor grill/tandoor), Cedar Lodge plateau restaurant, and Hideaway Tiffin service. Revenue from buffet and à la carte dining experiences.
3. Events and Weddings: Corporate meetings (10-1000 guests), weddings, banquets, and special events. Revenue from event space rental, catering services, and event planning coordination. Deposit-based payment structure with 25% initial deposit at confirmation.
4. Safari Bookings: Jungle safari bookings at Jim Corbett National Park managed through partner safari operators. Commission or service fee for booking facilitation.
5. Activities and Recreation: Adventure activities including horse riding (Rs.500 per 30 minutes), cycling, spa treatments, and Fun Zone entertainment. Additional revenue from recreational services offered to in-house guests.
6. Pet Accommodation: Dedicated pet-friendly rooms with Rs. 2,500 per night per pet charge including taxes (without meal). Revenue from pet accommodation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aahma operates three resort properties in Uttarakhand's Nainital district—Riverside by Aahma (flagship on River Kosi since 1989), Cedar Lodge by Aahma, and Hideaway by Aahma—offering accommodation, dining, adventure activities, and event/wedding venues. The company provides direct access to Jim Corbett National Park, targeting leisure travelers, wildlife tourists, and corporate event clients with stays ranging from budget rooms to luxury suites.

Product overview

Aahma is a hospitality company operating three distinct resort properties in Uttarakhand's Nainital district: Riverside by Aahma (premier luxury resort on River Kosi since 1989), Hideaway by Aahma (eco-resort in Sub-Himalayan forests connecting to Jim Corbett National Park), and Cedar Lodge by Aahma (wooden cottage retreat in Nainital with Himalayan views). Each property offers multiple room categories and dining options. Riverside by Aahma serves as the flagship with five accommodation types (Standard, Deluxe, Riverfront Rooms, Tigers Den Suite, and Mangolian Cottages), two restaurants (Wild Side Alfresco and River's Edge), plus spa, adventure activities, and event/wedding venues catering to 10-1000 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Riverside by Aahma Premier luxury resort located on the banks of River Kosi in Jim Corbett National Park since 1989. Features five room categories (Standard, Deluxe, Riverfront, Tigers Den Suite, and Mangolian Cottages), multiple dining venues, spa, and event/wedding facilities for 10-1000 guests. The only resort stretching 1 kilometre along the riverbank with private access.
• Hideaway by Aahma Eco-resort nestled in the Sub-Himalayan belt of Uttarakhand's Nainital district, occupying an entire hill bordered by dense Sal forests connecting to Jim Corbett National Park. Offers Standard and Deluxe room accommodations with nature-focused experiences.
• Cedar Lodge by Aahma Two-story wooden-clad cottage retreat in Nainital with stunning Himalayan valley views. Features Standard and Deluxe rooms, complimentary WiFi and private parking, organic farming, and fine cuisine served at a plateau-side restaurant.
• Wedding & Events Venue (Riverside by Aahma) Corporate meetings (10-1000 guests), banquets, and wedding events at Riverside by Aahma with lush lawns and flexible venue options. Includes event planning coordination and catering services with multi-deposit payment schedule.
• Dining Services (Riverside by Aahma) On-site dining at multiple restaurants including Wild Side Alfresco Restaurant (outdoor grill/tandoor with live music) and River's Edge signature restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine. Buffet and à la carte dining experiences available.
• Adventure Activities & Recreation Adventure and leisure activities including Jungle Safari, Spa treatments, Cycling, Horse Riding (Rs. 500 per 30 minutes), and Fun Zone with indoor/outdoor games. Available to in-house guests and visitors.
• Jungle Safari Bookings Jungle safari bookings at Jim Corbett National Park managed through partner safari operators. The resort facilitates booking on behalf of guests for a commission or service fee.
• Pet Accommodation Service Dedicated pet-friendly rooms with Rs. 2,500 per night per pet charge including taxes (without meal). Includes access to ground floor rooms; pet meals available separately through in-room dining.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tiger population reportedly increased by 30% in Jim Corbett, making it optimal time for tiger safaris
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Safari Partner (Unnamed)minorOthersPartner manages jungle safari bookings at Jim Corbett National Park. The resort facilitates booking on behalf of guests but has no control over government policies, safari experience, or partner operations. No refund applicable for safari cancellation.
• Adventure Activity Partner (Unnamed)minorOthersThird-party partner manages paid adventure activities at the resort. Activities subject to availability and managed independently. Resort has no control over the experience rendered by the activity partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corbett Leela Vilas: Heritage-style luxury resort near Jim Corbett offering accommodation and dining similar to Riverside by Aahma. Direct competitor in the upper-tier Corbett hospitality segment.
• The Riverview Retreat: Riverside resort property in the Corbett region with comparable wildlife tourism positioning. Competes for similar safari and nature-tourism guest segments within Ramnagar.
• Jim's Jungle Retreat: Independently operated riverside resort inside the buffer zone of Jim Corbett National Park. Directly comparable as a Corbett-area nature lodge competing for the same wildlife-tourism and safari-booking guests.

Broad incumbents

• CGH Earth (Coconut Lagoon / Brunton Boatyard / Spice Village): Indian experiential hospitality brand operating eco-focused luxury resorts across India. Comparable on sustainability-led, nature-immersive positioning and destination-led offerings.
• Orange County Resorts: Indian boutique luxury resort brand operating nature and heritage properties. Comparable positioning to Aahma in delivering immersive, design-led nature stays with multiple revenue streams including dining and spa.
• Taj Corbett Resort & Spa: National luxury chain's Corbett property offering upscale accommodation, dining, and spa in the same geography. Overlaps in target segment but benefits from chain-level distribution and loyalty.
• Club Mahindra (Mahindra Holidays): India's largest timeshare and resort operator with extensive Uttarakhand presence. Broad incumbent competing for the same family-leisure and weekend-getaway segments via membership model.
• Sterling Holidays & Resorts: Large Indian resort chain with multiple nature and hill-station properties including Uttarakhand destinations. Competes indirectly for the same domestic leisure-tourism demand pool.

Regional players

• Naukuchiatal / Bhimtal Resorts (e.g., The Naini Retreat): Heritage Nainital-area hotel offering mountain-view accommodation in the same Uttarakhand district. Indirectly competes for Cedar Lodge's leisure-tourist demand pool within the Nainital region.

Emerging players

• Vana Retreats: Premium Indian wellness-and-nature retreat operator with similar eco-conscious, immersive-stay philosophy. Comparable in attracting high-end travelers seeking nature-led experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/staywithaahma
• Facebookfacebook.com/aahmahospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thecorbettriversideresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/aahma_hospitality

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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