Satobari Homestay – Mcleodganj

Satobari, Mcleodganj

Satobari is a quaint little village located hardly 5 km from Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh. It is a beautiful place surrounded by pine trees away from all the chaos and rush yet is easily approachable. Nearest airport is Gaggal (22 km) and nearest railway station is Pathankot (90 km) from here and Chandigarh is around 250 km. It is the base many treks like Kareri Lake Trek and Guna Devi Trek. Locals say that the place got its name because of Strawberries (wild or grown by the British at one time). Some people also refer to it as the Strawberry Hills.

The Homestay

It is a compact homestay having four rooms on the first floor; all with attached bathrooms and an independent balcony for each room. There is a common terrace which can be used by all to soak in the sun or enjoy the evening breeze. The ground floor has a big common room with reading and playing area. It also has a small kitchen with a stove, water filter, refrigerator and some utensils. There is another room with an attached bathroom and a small dining room facing the backyard. All rooms are well ventilated and extremely clean.

Location:  2 km from Dal Lake Mcleodganj.
Number of Rooms -4; Total Capacity –12

Tariff

Single Person: 1450/-
Double Room: 2450/-
Extra Person: 850/-
Complimentary: Breakfast, Morning and Evening Tea
Lunch/Dinner: Veg. 200/- pp. Non-Veg. 250/- pp.

Child Policy
Upto 8 year: Complimentary (no extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

WiFi • Power Back-up • Kitchen for Self Cooking • Geyser • Room Heater • Seating Areas • Bonfire • Parking

Food

You are offered pure healthy and homemade food here. Breakfast mostly includes Paratha, Eggs, Butter Toast, Bread Omelette and Tea Coffee. You may expect Dal, Roti, Rice, Seasonal Vegetable, Flavored Curry and other local dishes in dinner. Do try the seasonal Saag that is the specialty of Himachal.

Activities

Trekking • Rock Climbing •  Rappelling • Nature Walk • Village Walk • Hiking • Bird Watching • Star Gazing • Cow Milking • Farming • Reading • Badminton • Board Games

Points of Interest

Bhagsu Falls • Dalai Lama Temple • Chamunda Temple • Chinmaya Tapovan Ashram • Kunal Pathari Temple • Tea Gardens •  Mcleodganj Market • Sunset Point Naddi • Dal Lake • Norbulingka Institute • Bir-Billing

Excursions

Triund Trek (7km) • Guna Devi Trek (5km) • Balh River Trek (3km) • Kareri Dal Trek  (20km)

Know Your Host

Som Kapoor is a very soft spoken guy who connects with his guests like a friend you’ve known for a long. He is quite knowledgeable about in-and-around of the region and can guide you well in planning your tour around. The caretaker-cum-chef sets up nice bonfires and cooks great food.

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