Experience Nature and luxury at its best

Suitable for – all ages

Approximate cost – Rs. 35,000 to 45,000 per night for the entire place

About the Property:

Superbly appointed Himalayan villa near Ranikhet – a home away from home. Wonderfully tranquil and peaceful.

The space:

Set in a remote village in the Kumaon Hills, the house is a place to unwind, relax, and re-discover yourself. Friends, family, peaceful contemplation, wandering through the mountains, catching up on reading and music – choose your pleasure.

When visiting for a long weekend, most visitors prefer to just stay at home, relaxing and catching up with each other, getting pampered, playing pool, staying fit in the (small but adequate) gym, reading, or catching some TV.

Long walks along the country road are enjoyable, with some beautiful valley and snow-capped Himalayan views in the winter – you can spend hours just soaking these in…

For the more adventurous, there are mountain trails winding through small villages all the way down to the stream at Garampani. Our staff can help you decide what you’d like to do, and arrange for local guides if needed.

If staying longer, the villa is well situated for trips to local destinations. Nainital is due south, a little over an hour away. Similarly, Ranikhet and Almora are about 40km away, further north.

Various other local sites – such as Bhimtal, Naukuchiyatal, Mukteshwar, Sitla, and other Kumaon destinations – are all within easy motoring reach, allowing for comfortable day trips. Their staff can arrange for local taxis to travel in the hills, at very reasonable rates – just ask!

Rooms:

Each bedroom on the property has its own attached bathroom with a shower and solar as well as electric water heater.

During the winter, the heated floors in the bathrooms and drawing room in the Main House keep you warm. They also provide electric blankets to keep you cozy and snug, and heaters if required.

There is a wood-burning stove and an open fireplace in the drawing room. Of course, double brick and insulated walls mean it’s always warmer inside than out…!

In the summer, on the other hand, there are many windows to let the breeze in, and fans to keep the circulation going. Outdoors, you can sit in the shade and enjoy a cool drink with the gentle summer breeze.

Amenities and things to do:

Pool table
Message room
Gym
Trekking
Bird watching

Food:

The food is simple and hearty, and cooked to your liking by a dedicated full-time cook in their large family kitchen. Enjoy Breakfast, lunch and dinner and snacks as per your taste. One can enjoy some nice pakoras and kebabs around the bonfire in the evenings…!

A limited choice of soft drinks is available for purchase, so please do carry up with you any special requirements you might have. The same applies for any special dietary needs.

Processed meats, whole wheat bread, special flours, juices and fruit, etc. – we’d suggest you bring all these with you when you come – all of which will be stored for you in the fridge and freezer in the kitchen.

Carry up any wine or alcohol you’d like to enjoy – there is a very limited choice of beer and alcohol here.

Guest access:

The entire property is easily accessible by wheelchair for those with mobility challenges.

Other things to note:

The home has all the basic amenities that one can desire and more that would make your holiday perfect in the mountains. Equipped with an HD satellite dish and TV, in house gym, pool table, and well-covered by mobile data networks (Vodafone, Airtel and Jio), you won’t feel out of place, in fact, it’s home away from home.