Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Jehan Numa Retreat is located near Van Vihar on Dr Salim Ali Road, Prempura, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462002. Set across 12.5 acres of greenery in the city, our luxury resort in Bhopal borders the Van Vihar National Park, giving it a peaceful, natural setting close to the city.

Jehan Numa Retreat is in the city of Bhopal, approximately 9 km from the Bhopal Railway station, so the centre and its lakes and landmarks are within easy reach. Despite this closeness, the resort's green, forested setting feels a world away from the bustle of the city.

Raja Bhoj International Airport is approximately 15 to 18 km from Jehan Numa Retreat, around a 25 to 30 minute drive. Airport transfers can be arranged on request, so we recommend sharing your flight details when you book so our team can plan your pick-up.

The nearest railway stations to Jehan Numa Retreat are Bhopal Railway Station, approximately 9 to 10 km away, and Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (formerly Habibganj), approximately 9 to 10 km away. Both connect Bhopal to cities across India, and our team can help arrange your transfer to the resort.

Jehan Numa Retreat has a check-in time of 2:00 pm and a check-out time of 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out may be possible subject to availability, so please share your travel plans when booking and our team will do their best to accommodate you.

Jehan Numa Retreat is a boutique resort with 28 rooms, arranged in six clusters of four to five rooms each. The clusters are named after birds such as Francolin, Jacana, Heron, Hornbill, Lapwing and Kingfisher, and families or groups can reserve an entire cluster for added privacy.

Jehan Numa Retreat offers two room categories: Retreat Premium and Retreat Luxury. Both are spacious suites with private decks that open onto the resort's green surroundings, and each blends colonial and ethnic decor with modern comforts for a restful, characterful stay.

The rooms at Jehan Numa Retreat are generous 675 sq. ft. suites, each with a private deck opening to the resort's verdant landscape. Uniquely designed with sloping walls and tribal-inspired detail, no two rooms overlook each other, giving every suite a real sense of privacy.

Both categories at Jehan Numa Retreat are 675 sq. ft. suites with private decks. The main difference is the bathroom: Retreat Premium rooms have a shower cubicle, while Retreat Luxury rooms feature an open-to-sky shower and a bathtub. Both include free Wi-Fi, a television, air-conditioning and a pillow menu.

Every room at Jehan Numa Retreat includes:

• Air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi
• A television and telephone
• A refrigerator and hot water
• A wardrobe and a pillow menu
• A private deck opening to the greenery

Yes, the 28 rooms at Jehan Numa Retreat are arranged in six clusters of four to five rooms, each named after a bird. Families and groups can reserve an entire cluster, making it easy to stay together while enjoying the privacy of individual suites with their own decks.

Yes, every suite at Jehan Numa Retreat has its own private deck opening onto the resort's untamed, green landscape. Thanks to the layout, no room overlooks another, so you may relax on your deck to birdsong and forest views in complete privacy.

Jehan Numa Retreat offers a variety of dining venues:

• Under the Jamun Tree, an open-air barbecue restaurant
• The Coriander Leaf, a fine-dining restaurant and bar
• The Green House Bistro, a cafe set in a greenhouse
• The Citrus Garden Project, a botanical bar

Under the Jamun Tree is the signature open-air barbecue restaurant at Jehan Numa Retreat, set beneath jamun trees with elegant lighting. From its live kitchen come Indian kebabs, curries and royal Bhopali specialities, drawing on the region's traditional shikaar cuisine. It serves lunch and dinner daily.

The Coriander Leaf is the fine-dining restaurant at Jehan Numa Retreat, with a bar and lounge. It serves Euro-Mediterranean and global cuisine made with farm-sourced produce, alongside organic cocktails and house-made beverages. Recently renovated, it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

The Green House Bistro is a casual cafe at Jehan Numa Retreat, set inside a greenhouse filled with plants, vegetables and jasmine. Built around a farm-to-fork, slow-food philosophy, it serves comfort food with global influences, and guests can even handpick produce. It is open daily from noon to 9 pm.

Yes, Bori Safari Lodge offers a Chef's Choice set menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with fixed-menu meals designed to suit varying preferences. The dishes draw on Indian, Oriental, Continental and regional Madhya Pradesh cuisine, prepared with fresh, locally sourced produce.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat serves royal Bhopali cuisine, a heritage tied to the royal families of Bhopal. Dishes such as Bhopali murg rizala and mutton filfora are cooked from recipes rarely found outside the city, and are best enjoyed at the Under the Jamun Tree barbecue restaurant.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat offers bespoke dining experiences. These include a candlelight dinner under the Babool tree, forest meals cooked in traditional chulhas, and dining under the stars. In winter, groups of up to ten can enjoy a bonfire dinner in the forest. Do request these in advance.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat hosts weddings, social gatherings and corporate events at the Jasmine Room, its banquet hall opening onto green lawns. From intimate celebrations to grand occasions, the resort offers custom menus, garden settings and warm Jehan Numa service to make each event memorable.

The Jasmine Room is the event hall at Jehan Numa Retreat, a 2,000 sq. ft. banquet space with an adjoining 1,100 sq. ft. verandah that opens onto lush lawns. Well-suited to weddings, parties and corporate functions, it combines an indoor hall with a green outdoor setting.

The Jasmine Room at Jehan Numa Retreat hosts up to 100 guests. In a theatre-style layout it seats around 100, and in a round-table setting around 60, with the adjoining verandah and lawns adding space for larger gatherings. Per-person catering packages are available for events.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat is well-suited to corporate offsites and conferences. Alongside the Jasmine Room, you may hold outdoor conferences under the trees and team-building activities such as treasure hunts, supported by 28 rooms, a spa, a pool and a golf green for a complete offsite.

For events at Jehan Numa Retreat, the kitchen offers North Indian, South Indian and Continental cuisine throughout the year, along with custom menus for weddings and celebrations. Catering packages are priced per person, and the team can tailor the menu to suit your occasion and guest numbers.

Jehan Numa Retreat offers several outdoor event settings, from the Jasmine Room's 1,100 sq. ft. verandah and open lawns to conferences held under the shade of trees. In winter, bonfire gatherings on the lawns and forest dinners add a memorable, natural touch to celebrations and corporate retreats.

Facilities at Jehan Numa Retreat include:

• The Chakra Spa with sauna and steam
• An outdoor swimming pool
• A fully-equipped fitness centre
• A golf green set within the grounds
• Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat has the Chakra Spa, a wellness centre with indoor therapy rooms offering massage therapies and exfoliating scrubs, along with sauna and steam facilities. Set near the Van Vihar National Park, it is a restful place to unwind after a day of exploring.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat has an outdoor swimming pool set within its green grounds. It is open from 8 am to 8 pm and offers a relaxing way to cool off during a weekend break, a family holiday or a corporate retreat.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat has a fully-equipped fitness centre, open from 8 am to 8 pm, along with sauna and steam facilities. Together with the spa, pool and golf green, it helps you stay active and refreshed throughout your stay in the resort's natural surroundings.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat has a golf green set in a far corner of its 12.5-acre grounds, surrounded by greenery. It adds to the resort's range of leisure options and is a pleasant way to spend time outdoors amid the trees and birdsong.

Yes, Jehan Numa Retreat offers yoga sessions, available seasonally from October to March. Guided by a specialist, the roughly hour-long morning sessions are held by the pool and are offered free of charge. Do register in advance to book your slot.

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