Himalayan Homestead is an eco-friendly boutique homestay offering rustic, comfortable, and cozy cottages in sylvan surroundings. The crisp mountain air, the tranquility of the forests, the unending greenery all around, and the bird songs are bound to overwhelm you and instill a sense of calm and joy and connect you with your inner self.

 

Natural farming, sustainable and minimalistic living and being one with nature epitomizes life in the Homestead. The Homestead grows its own vegetables and fruits. The bakes are all in-house. What doesn't grow here is sourced from the adjoining villages. Built with pure love, heart and soul, every part of the homestead holds a story to tell.

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The homestead has four tastefully designed cottages. The cottages have been designed to enjoy the ambience of the existing orchard and the bordering forest. All the cottages have earthy elements, and on a clear day, majestic view of the snowcapped Trishul, Mrigthuni, Maiktoli Nandadevi and Nandakot peaks is a sight to behold.

 

Nirvana

Nirvana - a state of perfect happiness, harmony and freedom is the essence of the cottage. Nirvana is an independent cottage ideal for a couple. Broad windows in the room and a covered wooden deck offers the view of the Himalayas and the upcoming orchard in the homestead. The wooden balcony can also double up as a yoga deck. 

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Divinity

Divinity is a family suite with four beds. Rest, learn, play, detox, meditate, commune with mother nature in a spacious ambience. The room is big enough to accommodate a big family. Locally sourced material, wooden floors and mud-plastered walls give you all the warmth to bond with your friends and family. 

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Bliss

Bliss gives a feel of being in a treehouse. A covered wooden deck makes you one with the outside. A private, stylish, cottage with large glass windows all around, overlooking the orchard and valley with the Himalayas in the backdrop is an experience. Bliss has three beds, suited for a small family.

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Serenity

Serenity is a cottage tucked away on one side of the main building. It is a haven for those who wish to enjoy their sojourn undisturbed and relaxed. Serenity has three spacious beds, ideal for a small family. Wooden floors and mud-plastered walls add charm to the place and will give you a feel of living in a village house with all amenities at your beck and call.

 

Dining

 

• We serve only vegetarian food. We have egg servings for breakfast and some of our dishes (cake, curries and biryani) use eggs.

• We do not have room service. All meals are buffet and we don't have an a la carte menu. 

• We also have outdoor seating in the midst of our garden for those who would like to enjoy their meals in the open, under a pear tree or the wild cherry tree amidst the cacophony of birds.

• While staying with us, you are likely to experience the yeasty aroma of the freshly baked bread and the intoxicating buttery aroma of freshly baked cakes and muffins wafting through. The bakes are all in-house. The luscious jams, jellies and spreads are all made from the organic fruits from our orchard and in our kitchen. 

• We don't serve alcohol.

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Location

 

• The Himalayan Homestead is located in village Sasbani, Mukteshwar District Nainital, Uttarakhand.Once you reach Kalapatal, leave the main road, and take the road going downhill to village Sasbani, At approx. 2kms from this point you will reach a cluster of shops. Call us when you reach Kalapatal. Our team will come on the road to guide you.

• A cobbled road through oak thicket brings you to the Homestead. Nearest Railway Station is Kathgodam and Nearest Airport is Pantnagar.

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Things to do

 

The pottery studio, a place to let out your creative juices and add value to your much needed vacation. There can never be a dull moment for the adventurous soul in the Homestead.

 

Yogesh, the creative head of the Himalayan homestead is a passionate potter. The fire for pottery led to exploring and learning pottery at Andretta and the Golden Bridge. The journey finally fructified in setting up Himalayan Pottery at the homestead.There are plans to conduct multi-level courses for people interested to discover and dabble with pottery while enjoying a peaceful getaway

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The Homestead has a dedicated baking studio. All the breakfast breads are baked fresh. Namita, a passionate baker, recipe creator and author of an award-winning baking blog, known for healthy and innovative bakes, heads the baking unit.

During your stay, you will get to enjoy a variety of freshly baked exotic breads.Baking classes can be conducted on request for breads, cookies, cakes, and muffins for beginners and enthusiasts. You will enjoy learning baking during your sojourn in the Himalayas. We also bake goodies on order for your journey back home.

 

Pottery and Baking sessions will be paid sessions

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Nearby attractions

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Into the nature and utmost adventure near by the Himalayan Homestead for the trekk-shoe lovers:

• A trek to the adjoining Oak forest for bird watching or forest bathing will connect you to nature leaving you refreshed and energized. 

• A short trip to Bhaalugad waterfall to wash away the stress.

• A day’s hike to the IVRI forest to breathe in the crisp surroundings.

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On the wheels

• Ranikhet: Situated just 50 kms away, it can be reached within a couple of hours. Enjoy the famous meadows amongst pine forest and a himalayan view of Nanda Devi, Trishul and other sacred peaks

• Kainchi Dham: Located just 30 kms away from the property, its a great place to visit and find peace. Notable people like Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts, and Mark Zuckerberg have been some of the people who visited .

• Katarmal Sun temple:  Visit the famous sun temple built in 8th century.

• Plan a trip to the rustic farms of Chanfi.

House Rules

•  At the Homestead, we only light bonfires in the severely cold weeks between December and February. Please do not request a bonfire during other months.

• We provide 'electric blankets' during cold months. Beds get decently warm with electric blankets. Room heaters are not provided.

• Moving out of the property after dark or late at night without being escorted is strictly prohibited. The hosts shall not be responsible for any unforeseen events if due precautions are not taken from the guest's side.

•  We are not a pet-friendly property.

•  Playing the music of any sort, in the outdoors, is not permissible. Sound levels in the rooms too have to be kept low so that it does not disturb any other guest or neighbors.

•  Strictly no smoking inside the room or in any common area.