Best Homestays in Kanatal

About the space and location:Check-in Time: 12:00 PMCheck-out Time: 11:00 AMThe heavenly scenery, luxuriant vegetation, and bountiful adventure activities away from the urban hassles - a trip to Kanatal offers this and much more. Just a short drive away from main Mussoorie, a luxury wooden architectured cottage offering 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayas, surrounded by lush green forest, and full of natural vistas is exactly what you need for a staycation. The rooms here offer a cosy warmth with their decor featuring pinewood and local stone. The cottage has been recently renovated to offer a boutique experience with 5 bedrooms each with a large window offering the snow-clad mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, a private garden, and a large deck overlooking the Himalayas - perfect for a family vacation or some amazing time with friends amidst comfort.About the cottage:Wake up to breathtaking views of the Himalayas from your bedroom here. The magic that unfolds right in front of your eyes cannot be expressed in words. The stay offers 5 spacious and cosy bedrooms done in wooden decor, each with attached washrooms and modern amenities. Each of the rooms can accommodate a max of 3 guests.About meals:A kitchen with a view that where you would want to cook up an easy meal for yourself. While breakfast is included in the package, home-cooked lunch and dinner are available at an additional cost on an a-la-carte basis. While here, do try the "pahadi" dal that tastes wonderful in the cold weather.About activities:- Take a stroll around to enjoy panoramic sights of enormous Himalayan range from an altitude of 8500 ft- Enjoy the pine forests of Tehri Range behind the cottage and the beautiful trekking trails that start right next to the cottage- Have fun with a set of indoor games like playing cards, tambola, carom or with outdoor game sessions such as volleyball, football, badminton and cricket at the stay - Soak in the enthralling sunset views over the Himalayas while sipping a tea/coffee sitting on the deck with family/friendsSuggested activities:- Visit the Surkanda Devi Temple dedicated to God Sati. The 2 KM long comfortable trek to this place is beautiful.- Explore nearby areas like Chamba and Dhanaulti with a day trip for picturesque sceneries- Indulge in valley crossing, rock climbing, rappelling, etc.- Go for jungle safari at the Kodia forest to spot amazing wildlife hereAbout access to common areas:The guest can access the entire propertyAbout safety and hygiene:- The retreat has increased the frequency of cleaning public areas (including the lobby, doorknobs, common washrooms, etc.)- Hand gloves being used when carrying out cleaning work and when handling waste- The rooms and the entire stay is deep cleaned before every check-in and post every check-out- There are antibacterial hand sanitizers available throughout the property- Social distancing is maintained- Daily temperature monitoring of the staffAbout accessibility:The cottage is in Kanatal, around 44 KM from Mussoorie, 77 KM from the Dehradun Airport, and 73 KM from the Dehradun Railway Station. Guests can easily reach the stay using any public/private transfers.

Tehri Lake, blessed with mesmerizing scenic beauty and cottony clouds on mountains offer a great spot for an ideal vacation. Sursingdhar, situated 25 kms from Kanatal, with its large mouthed valley and a set of shafted pine trees, shoot up from hillsides is capable of getting the nature lovers some amazing memories. About the HomestayThe Tehri Retreat in the Himalayan village of Sursingdhar lets you explore the view of the Himalayan Peaks from your window along with the second highest mountain, Nanda Devi. The homestay comes with three options of accommodation with great comfort which are Deluxe Rooms, Premium Rooms, and Family Cottages. You can experience the multi-cuisine exotic meals and local delicacies in buffet style with paying additional charges on spot. Also, you can enjoy a set of fun-filled land and water activities such as Rock and Rope Activities, Nature Walk, Guided Sunset hike, Cycling, Sightseeing (Mussoorie, Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Tehri Dam & Lake), Village Visit, Team Building activities and fun game, Day Picnic with a special menu, Bonfire with light music, Water activities at Tehri Lake, Half/Full Day Treks by paying extra charges.10 Deluxe rooms, 10 Luxury rooms and 5 Family Cottages overlooking the valley, Tehri Lake and Himalayas. How to Reach The homestay location is based at a distance of 90 kms from Haridwar and 25 km from Kanatal, and can be easily reached through private and public transportation. Duration: 2 Days, 1 NightNote: Rate Mentioned are for Double Occupancy Per Night

Check-in time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PMCheck out time: 12:00 PMSituated above 8200 ft on the mountains this homestay offers the most beautiful views of the lush green mountains and Kaudia forest. As the name suggests the stay is situated away from the hustle-bustle of the city and has everything largely recycled or reused. The stay offers 3 humble traditional cottage built in mud and stone albeit with huge glass windows that frame the phenomenal views. With an aim to minimize the carbon footprint of the traveller, the stay runs on the concept of no electricity, no televisions and no Internet. As the stay, apart from the kitchen does not have any electricity by design, it gets lit up on candles and kerosene lamps in the evenings.For outdoor enthusiasts, a guided exploration of Kaudia forest trail is a must. It is just 3 km from the stay and here they pass through one of the richest agricultural and goat belts in areas where people are still involved in their ancient & indigenous ways of living. Guests can take the goats for grazing, milk them, harvest the food from these farms, and cook & eat with the farmers.One can also trek to Khurath/Kaniyun. The guests are provided with wholesome local Garhwali meal, which includes Harshil rajma, homegrown leafy vegetables, hot mixed grain rotis, and red rice, etc. all produced in tune with the retreat’s eco practices. Later, end the special day with a bonfire and watching a beautiful sun setting in the mountains.How to reach:The homestay is around 77 km from Dehradun Railway station and 90 km from Dehradun Airport. Guests can use any public/ private transfers to reach the village, from where they'll have to walk for 800 meters following the signboards to reach the stay.

Check-in time: 1:00 PMCheck out time: 10:00 AMPerched at over 8800 ft, this homestay is situated in a quaint little Himalayan hamlet offering clear views of the Snowclads from Kanatal to Kedarnath peak. The property is home to apple and plum trees, gardens, and a scenic view of the mountains where one feels lost amidst these mystic mountains as they create a parabola effect that automatically amplifies any sound that is made. The stay offers 2 rooms with attached washrooms and a balcony along with a kitchen, dining area, a drawing-room.The property has pine forests of Tehri Range nearby the stay and there are beautiful trekking trails that start right next to the stay. Guests can explore the beautiful trails with a trekking guide to the viewpoints which offer breathtaking views of the Himalayas. On the trail, enjoy the company of some exotic birds, wander on Jungle trails and feel the crisp mountain air to fill yourself with life and some lazy loitering among the daisies. Apart from the hike guests can also visit the organic farms, organic orchards on request. There, guests can pick their own fruits from the orchard and try some pure organic produce. At the stay, guests can enjoy book reading or play some indoor - outdoor games such as carrom, cards, board games, or archery and darts with friends or family enjoying the sunset views of the west side valley.How to reach:The stay is in Kanatal, around 40 km from Mussoorie, and 95 km from Dehradun Airport. Guests can easily reach the stay using any public/private transfers.

About the Experience:Fixed dates: 24th December, 25th December, 26th December, 27th December, 28th December, 29th December, 30th December and 31st DecemberMake this Christmas and New Year marvellous with a different set of experiences at Pahadi House in Kanatal, Uttarakhand. Select any day from 24th December to 31st December and partake in the celebrations of the native people.Pahadi House is located at an altitude of 700 meters and from here you would be able to enjoy a 360 degree view of the Himalayas which is really pretty.Here, you can select any type of accommodation; either Earth Cottage or tented accommodation.There are 3 cottage rooms and 6 tents available.Earth Cottage is a convenient room for two or three people and the tents are arranged amidst the beautiful mountains. 2-3 people can conveniently stay in one tent.On the day of arrival, you will get tea and snack and at night a tasty Barbecue and delicious local food.Short hikes, nature walks, pleasant climate, traditional music, good food and awesome people around will make your festive season beautiful.Check-in around 11:00 AM and check-out by 12:00 noon.