Explore
Hanging around the cottage all day, makes for the perfect break, but should you need to venture out there is a lot happening around to keep you engaged
HIKING
Around the property :Hardly 2 mins from the property, a scenic walk through the forest awaits you. There are many small paths with beautiful white flowers and the smell of sap and pine wafting in the air. We can pack a small picnic basket should you want to enjoy the outdoors with a little bite
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Mukteshwar : For fitter blokes, a 1.5 hour trek to Mukteshwar which passes through some untouched pine forests is advised
WATERFALLS
Bhalu Gaad : A 50 min drive and then a short walk, brings you to the Bhalu Gaad falls . The small 2 Kms trek to reach the falls, is exciting in its own right. The water cascades from a fair height into a pool at the bottom. A great place to visit
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Dhokaney : A short drive brings you to Dhokaney waterfall which is a quiet , hidden gem. The cascading water creates a small pool and wading in in the Summer months can be especially enervating
TEMPLES
Kapileshwar Dham : A 40 mins drive brings you to this relatively unknown gem. Built in the 6 AD, the temple is at the confluence of 2 streams. Charming, serene & spiritual - it has all in ample quantity
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Kasar Devi: Near Almora (1.5 Hrs) from the cottage is the Bageshwar temple. Touted as a source of high magnetic energy, meditating here is supposed to be highly productive. Also has stunning views and rock formations
SIGHT SEEING
The Lake District : Bhimtal, Nainital, Naukuchiatal, Sattal - all are within driving distance. Head over to any of these lakes and enjoy a day paddle boating, kayaking or just lazing lake side
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Almora, Bageshwar, Katarmal : Or you could head further North and spend the day at Almora & the surroundings of which the temples of Katarmal & Bageshwar are serene & relatively pristine
DINING
Options : Need a change from our home cooked, fare, head out to Mukteshwar for a host of dining options from Continental , Indian, Chinese - its got them all!
Closer home, a short hike takes you to the Satva Cafe which serves Barista coffee and tasty food. Ek Satoli near the Satkhol Ashram is our go to for their delicious pasta and coffee
OTHER STUFF
The scenic drive through the IVRI forest leading to Mukteshwar will surely take your breath away. A pristine untouched forest its pretty much how all of the Himalayas were a century ago!
During the night one can hear the calls of the animals & some have even been lucky enough to see a leopard.
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Board games, books, TV, Wifi should keep you connected and engaged