Woods At Sasan

What Woods At Sasan does

Woods at Sasan is a 38-key luxury boutique resort built within an 8-acre mango orchard (280+ trees) on the fringes of the Sasan Gir forest in Gujarat, India, the last remaining sanctuary of Asiatic lions. Founded in 2018, the property is the flagship of 1000 Island Hotels and Resorts (Thousand Island Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd) and operates under a 'destination-first' design philosophy using biophilic architecture, local stone, lime plasters, bamboo-based materials, and floor-to-ceiling glass, achieving reported 26% energy savings and an environment with 33% less CO2 than average. The integrated offering spans four accommodation tiers (Woods Studios, Woods Studios with Terrace, Woods Pavilions, The Woods Villa), four restaurants (Swadesh vegetarian thali, Terracotta, Alfresco, Mango Bar), the Som Wellness sub-brand (Ayurveda, Vanaushadhi forest medicine, Yoga & Meditation, Holistic Therapies), the digital 'In Search of Som' well-being program, curated experiences (Gir safaris, village tours, Somnath temple), and Woods Bespoke Affairs for corporate retreats and destination weddings across five event venues. The target customers are affluent leisure travelers, wellness seekers, families, corporate groups, and intimate wedding parties sourced through a direct-to-consumer model (website, central reservation office, Ahmedabad sales office) supplemented by OTA channels (Kayak, staahmax, swiftbook), with pricing delivered via curated Experience Boards packages rather than publicly listed room rates. Revenue and ownership details beyond the parent company structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Woods At Sasan

Legal name

Thousand Island Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd

Website

https://woodsatsasan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Woods at Sasan is a 38-key luxury boutique resort in an 8-acre mango orchard adjoining Gir Forest, Gujarat, offering biophilic-design stays, four restaurants, the Som Wellness Ayurveda/Yoga sub-brand, curated safari and cultural experiences, and Bespoke Affairs events for affluent leisure, wellness, corporate, and wedding guests under parent 1000 Island Hotels and Resorts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wilderness Luxury Resorts (THAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safari Lodges & Tented Camps (THAAAHAC), Rainforest & Jungle Lodges (THAAAHAD), Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique resort
• Ayurvedic wellness retreats
• Forest nature hospitality
• Wildlife safari experiences
• Corporate event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Gir Forest Sasan

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation - Stays: 38 luxury independent living spaces across four categories (Woods Studios, Woods Studios with Terrace, Woods Pavilions, Woods Villa), each with private garden, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and views of gardens or forest.
2. Dining - Four Restaurants: Four on-site dining venues: Swadesh (ethnic vegetarian thali), Terracotta (Indian specialties and international classics), Alfresco (wood-fired pizzas and pasta), Mango Bar (poolside detox drinks and light bites).
3. Wellness - Som: Som forest wellness retreat offering Ayurveda, Yoga, Vanaushadhi therapy, and holistic treatments under expert practitioners. Also includes digital 'In Search of Som' 3-week program (INR 4,500 including taxes).
4. Experiences: Curated local experiences including Gir safaris, jungle journeys, village day outs, Somnath temple tours, vintage car rides, railway safaris, destination lunches in forest settings, and nature walks.
5. Events - Bespoke Affairs: Corporate retreats, intimate weddings, romantic getaways, and private gatherings hosted at multiple venues (Woods Social Hall, Orchard Lawn, Event Lawn, Alfresco Poolside, Som Garden).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Woods at Sasan operates a 38-key luxury boutique resort set within an 8-acre mango orchard on the fringes of Sasan Gir forest in Gujarat, India. The resort offers four accommodation categories (Woods Studios, Woods Studios with Terrace, Woods Pavilions, The Woods Villa), four on-site dining venues (Swadesh, Terracotta, Alfresco, Mango Bar), the Som forest wellness retreat with Ayurveda, Vanaushadhi therapy, Yoga and Holistic Therapies, curated destination Experiences including Gir safaris and cultural tours, and bespoke event planning through Woods Bespoke Affairs. The integrated offering also includes the three-week digital well-being program In Search of Som and curated seasonal packages via Experience Boards.

Product overview

Woods at Sasan is a 38-key luxury boutique resort within an 8-acre mango orchard adjoining the Gir Forest in Gujarat, India. The resort operates as a unified hospitality offering with four distinct accommodation types (Woods Studios, Woods Studios with Terrace, Woods Pavilions, and The Woods Villa), four dining venues (Swadesh, Terracotta, Alfresco, and Mango Bar), and integrated wellness (Som Wellness with Ayurveda, Vanaushadhi, Yoga & Meditation, Holistic Therapies) and experiences (safaris, cultural tours, culinary experiences) services. Additional offerings include the digital well-being program 'In Search of Som,' event planning through 'Woods Bespoke Affairs,' and curated packages via 'Experience Boards.' The resort is the flagship property of 1000 Island Hotels and Resorts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Som Wellness: Forest wellness retreat offering Ayurveda, Yoga, and Inner Wellbeing treatments founded on ancient Indian principles of holistic living.
• Swadesh
• In Search of Som

Products and services

• Luxury Accommodation at Woods at Sasan Independent luxury living spaces across four categories set within an 8-acre mango orchard on the fringes of Sasan Gir forest. Includes Woods Studios with hand-tooled wood and rain showers, Woods Studios with Terrace, Woods Pavilions, and The Woods Villa, each featuring private gardens, panoramic forest/garden views, and biophilic sustainable design.
• Som Wellness Retreat Forest wellness retreat delivering bespoke Ayurveda, Yoga, Vanaushadhi therapy (using herbs from resort's Edible Garden), and Holistic Therapies (massages, body wraps, exfoliation, detox) under certified practitioners for holistic well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
• In Search of Som Digital Well-being Program Three-week digital well-being program delivering one-on-one access to certified practitioners for Prakriti Dosha consultation, Ayurvedic diet recommendations, and personalised guidance on yogasanas and meditation via telephonic and online mediums.
• Dining at Woods at Sasan Four distinct dining venues offering seasonal regional and continental dishes: Swadesh (contemporary vegetarian thali inspired by Gujarat's culinary heritage with live folk music on weekends), Terracotta (all-day Indian specialties and international classics with lawn views), Alfresco (poolside wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, exotic pasta and antipasto), and Mango Bar (open-air poolside café with signature detox drinks, juices, and farm-fresh mango delicacies under a mango tree).
• Curated Destination Experiences Authentic destination experiences including Gir safaris (Asiatic lion spotting), jungle journeys, nature walks, birding tours, village day outs, Somnath temple tours, vintage car rides, barbecue under stars, and forest culinary experiences (e.g., Woods Safari Lunch).
• Woods Bespoke Affairs (Events & Weddings) Bespoke event and wedding planning services using forest and orchard venues for corporate retreats, intimate weddings, romantic getaways, and private gatherings, managed through a dedicated Bespoke Affairs team with event proposal request forms.
• Experience Boards (Curated Stay Packages) Curated special-offer packages combining accommodation, wellness, safari, and dining experiences such as Regenerative Wilderness, Monsoon Stay, Woods Villa Stay, Long Weekend Adventure, and Writing Retreats drawing on holistic well-being, festivities, and local experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10% of hotels worldwide on TripAdvisor
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CGH Earth: Multi-property Indian eco-resort and experiential hospitality operator with properties across Kerala and southern India. Broad incumbent comparable on small-scale eco-luxury positioning, sustainability narrative, and curated nature-based experiences.
• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts: Major Indian luxury hotel group with multiple premium properties including in Gujarat. Broad incumbent comparable on Indian luxury hospitality positioning, though it operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio scope.

Direct peers

• Mahua Kothi (Taj Safaris): Taj Safaris-branded luxury lodge near Bandhavgarh with 12 luxury kutiyas, comparable small-scale luxury safari hospitality model. Direct peer in India's premium wildlife-hospitality category and a benchmark for safari-resort design.
• Vana, Dehradun: Luxury wellness retreat in the Himalayas offering Ayurveda, yoga, and holistic healing programs at similar premium pricing. Closely comparable on integrated wellness IP, residential retreat model, and affluent wellness-seeker target segment.
• Aman-i-Khas: Luxury tented camp near Ranthambore operated by Aman, offering 10 tented suites with personalized wilderness hospitality. Closest comparable on ultra-luxury safari positioning, premium ADR, and intimate experiential design.
• Ananda in the Himalayas: Luxury destination spa resort in the Himalayan foothills focused on Ayurveda and yoga. Directly comparable on wellness-led luxury positioning, multi-day retreat programming, and target affluent wellness traveler segment.
• SUJAN Jawai: Luxury safari-style boutique camp in Rajasthan offering a comparable small-key, high-design wilderness hospitality model near leopard habitat. Directly comparable on scale (~30 keys), experiential luxury positioning, and design-led sustainability.
• Oberoi Vanyavilas: Luxury jungle resort near Ranthambore with luxury tents and villas. Direct competitor for high-end Indian safari/wilderness travelers and a benchmark on premium pricing and service standards.
• Six Senses Vana (now Vana): Wellness-focused luxury retreat in the Indian Himalayas (formerly Six Senses managed) offering Ayurveda and integrative wellness programming. Comparable on immersive wellness retreats, premium positioning, and forested/natural setting.
• Sujan Sher Bagh: Tented luxury camp near Ranthambore (tiger reserve) with a similar small-key, high-service safari-adjacent model. Directly comparable as a premium Indian wildlife-hospitality operator serving affluent experiential travelers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodsAtSasan
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodsatsasan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woods-at-sasan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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