The beauty of Himalayan Hamets are uncomprising and unparallel. It is no surprise that people wants to travel to the lap of nature to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life. Nothing is better than to spend time in the beautiful Himalayas, where the serene atmosphere is disturbed only by the chirping of birds and the gurgling of rivulets. Here are some lovely homestays you can sneak away to for your next vacation.
The White Peaks
Nestled amidst glistening silver oak forests on all three sides, The White Peaks is a charming little private cottage located in the elusive Himalayan hamlet of Gagar in Uttarakhand. The crisp mountain air and the serene atmosphere of the place slowly ebbs away stress, making it an ideal place to slow down and enjoy the simple things of life. A boutique home stay, it is perfect for writers, poets, bird-watchers or those who wish to spend some quiet time away from the cacophony of big cities. With a cozy fireplace and a sun- drenched courtyard that offers a dramatic, 180 degree views of the imposing snow-covered Himalayan peaks, The White Peaks comes with two cozy bedrooms that are warm, intimate and exude a subtle elegance.
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Mukta Niwas
P.O- Gagar, Village Gagar,
District Nainital, 263132, India
+919810050514
The Birdcage
Imagine waking up to the sight of the sun emerging from behind snow clad mountains, while a vast expanse of green hills glimmers incessantly in the foreground. This is exactly the kind of stunning view you get to experience every morning from each of the seven rooms at The Birdcage. This beautiful establishment in Mukteshwar, near the popular hill station of Nainital, is also a great getaway option for eco-conscious travellers. They’ve set up green initiatives like rain water harvesting and solar power, and have their own organic kitchen garden.
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Leti Bunga, Shasbani,
Near Bhatelia Market, Mukteshwar,
Nainital, Uttarakhand , 263132, India
Café Burnash
Cafe Buransh is your perfect base camp for exploring the quaint Sari village, hike to Deoria Tal, trekking to the mighty Chandrashila & the Panch Kedars. If you have a few more days in hand, you can also visit Kedarnath and Badrinath. We can be reached after a fifteen minute hike from Sari Village, the starting point of the hike to Deoria Tal. Sari, at an altitude of 6600 ft and a population of less than 1000, thrives mainly on tourism, farming & livestock rearing. Even with smartphones and television, the village is still fairly untouched by commercialization.
There's something for everyone at Cafe Buransh. If you are the quiet and relaxing kind, you can stretch & meditate at the nearby Shiva Temple, or spend your time at our lounge with your favourite book or board-game, listening to music, while we pamper you with delicious bites and beverages. The ideal hang-out for anyone who love walking, photography, sports or just reconnecting with nature.
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Deoria Tal Trek Route,
Sari, Uttarakhand 246439
Taara House Luxury Cottage
The classy Taara House Luxury Cottage is done up in recycled Burma teak, English oak, and pine wood. There’s elegance exuding from each corner of this two-bedroom cottage and guests will, especially, appreciate the Glass House room, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Manali during the day and spend hours gazing at the stars at night. Whether you’re an artist or a writer searching for a serene place to get your creative juices flowing, a newly wed couple looking for a romantic honeymoon getaway, or just someone craving a much needed break in the Himalayas, look no further than Taara House Luxury Cottage.
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Hadimba Temple Road,
Manali, Himachal Pradesh ,
175131, India
The Retreat
The Retreat is a colonial bungalow from the 19th century with quite a vibrant history. The lovely house is part of a much larger estate which was originally owned by a British administrative officer. When the Imperial reign came to an end, a section of this thousand-acre estate was bought by Frederick Smetacek who had fled from his hometown of Sudetenland (now part of the Czech Republic) during the Nazi era and boarded a ship to India in 1939. Smetacek became a successful businessman in Kolkata and later built The Retreat at Bhimtal as a summer home. An attraction here is the Butterfly Museum and Research Centre. This family-run homestay comes with a whole lot of grandeur and warm hospitality of the owners, who have preserved this beautiful home for years.
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Jones Estate, Bhimtal,
Uttarakhand, 263136, India
Meena Bagh Ratnari
Meena Bagh Ratnari is owner Sanjay Austa’s labour of love and his personal touch around the property is hard to miss. This is one of the reasons why Meena Bagh is such a warm and welcoming place to be in. Built amid a 65-year-old apple orchard planted by Austa’s grandparents, the structure is wood-panelled and consists of mud-plastered walls resembling a traditional home in Himachal Pradesh. As a testament to its commitment to eco-tourism, Meena Bagh resort has been awarded a Gold certificate for sustainable tourism by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Village and Post Office Ratnari,
Tehsil Kotkhai, District Shimla, Ratnari,
Himachal Pradesh , 171213, India
Gone Fishing Cottages
Upendra and Dimple Kamra have always been avid travellers and when their wanderings finally led them to Tirthan Valley, they couldn’t help but set up a home in this enchanting Himalayan region. Thus, Gone Fishing Cottages was born. Visitors who come and stay at the place are more than just guests, as the owners like to call them ‘friends and extended family’. During your stay at Gone Fishing Cottages, you can spend your days hiking around the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, go trout fishing at the nearby Tirthan river, discover quaint villages or simply while away the hours revelling in the scenic landscape.
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Tirthan Valley, Village Deori,
P.O Kalwari, Deori,
Himachal Pradesh , 175123, India
Chalamthang Homestay
As soon as you enter Chalamthang, a small village in Sikkim, the cacophony of cities becomes but a distant memory. This is an ideal getaway if you want to exchange the constant stress and scrambling with a slow-paced pastoral life. Whether you’re picking your own vegetables from the adjacent farm to cook a hearty meal, going for long walks around the pristine hills or exchanging lively conversations with the village residents, a vacation at Chalamthang Homestay will ensure you return home completely rejuvenated.
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Chalamthang Village,
South Sikkim, 737134, India