EXPERIENCE
Whispers of the dancing leaves and Songs of the numerous Birds gently wake and coax one to step out of the cozy bed. Morning forest breeze feels heavenly and rejuvenating. One gets mesmerized as the landscaped spaces with ponds, baths and perches become a stage for Birds to bath and play. Sweet aromas of diffusing Herbs, hot cup of home-blend Herbal Tea and soothing Music of the Flute complete that Mystical Forest Morning.
Days have a lot to indulge in – Play a game of Badminton or Read a Book ; Throw a Dart or Paint a Stone ; Shoot an Arrow or Play the Guitar ; Strike the Carrom or Plunge in the pools ; Hike a forest Trail or Bath in the Stream ; Feed the Cow or watch the Birds play & sing ; Laze in a Hammock or just Share conversations
Evenings bring in the warmth of Bonfire with sumptuous Snacks, and songs coupled with occasional animal calls. Nights make one trust the images of starry nights and the wondrous beauty of our universe. Come and see the magic unfold in the forest nights.
The Lounge
Experience old world charm - An impressive structure made in traditional local architecture with stone, mud, wood covered with a bamboo & thatch roof completed with a fresh paint of cow dung - a truly old world charm.
Comforts of varied seating and lying spaces combined with the aromas of traditional Indian herbs and soothing music in the background, create a relaxing atmosphere inviting you to enjoy your meals, play a game, paint a stone, read a book or just relax and share conversations.
Food and Cuisine
Organic vegetables & herbs from our organic garden or from nearby villages ; Freshly roasted & grounded whole Spices ; Cooked in iron / clay vessels over wood-fired mud-stoves – A truly authentic Indian flavor.
Meals served in Copper utensils on wood-fired mud buffet table – an interesting spread with wafting aroma looks inviting and sumptuous.
Wellness Retreats
We conduct regular Wellness Retreats with Teachers and Practitioners in the fields of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Sound Healing and more. Our location within the wilderness of Manikut Parvat provides the positive vibrations and calm atmosphere and aids Healing.
Lunch in the Wild
An awe-inspiring experience of cooking on gathered wood along a forest stream and enjoying the warm meal in the lap of nature.
Birding
Common sighted Fauna includes Elephants, Deer, Leopards, Tiger & Hornbill
Off Roading
The drive to Van Tarang is an Off-Road Wildlife Safari (10 km dirt road) through the dense forests of Rajaji Tiger Reserve and across numerous fresh-water Streams (Open Gypsy are available on hire to experience the thrill).
Wildlife Safari
Shoot your favorite wildlife in an open Gypsy Wildliife Safari in the Chilla range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve (Common sighted Fauna includes Elephants, Deer, Leopards, Tiger, Hornbill and more).
Nearby
Rishikesh (20 Km – 50 min drive) ; Haridwar ( 30 Km – 60 min Drive) ; Neelkanth Mahadev Temple (15 Km – 30 min drive) ; Vindhvasisni Temple (5 Km – 20 min drive) ; Jhilmil Gufa (10 Km – 20 min drive).
In our journey towards Sustainable living, we now practice Bio-Fencing, Composting, Organic Gardening, low-energy Mud construction with thatch roof, healthy cooking on mud stoves and keep on exploring and learning more.