Kalgha Homestay-Parvati Valley

Kalgha Homestay – Parvati Valley

Kalgha is a lesser known Himalayan village located at an elevation of about 2,500 mtr on a forested hill near Kasol in the Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh.It is an artistically done cozy mud-house surrounded by apple orchards & coniferous forests. It offers a 360 degree of snow-clad mountains & landscape vistas. Take a walk in the village, scout the wilderness & unearth flora-fauna a minute away from the house. Hike up to the meadows and bathe under waterfalls. Keep yourself warm at nights with bonfires. Star gaze endlessly with a hot cup of cacao. Forget all your worries in this serene space. 

The house has 5 rooms out of which 4 are on level 1 ideal for groups and 1 is on level 2 ideal for couples. The level 1 has 2 units, each unit is a duplex with 2 rooms interconnected from inside by a wooden staircase and has a total of 6 mattresses. The room on level 2 is a private double occupancy room. The house can accommodate a total of 14-15 people comfortably. The house offers 2 separate washrooms outside of the main arena.

Location: 1.2km from Barshaini Bus Stand,
Number of Rooms: 5; Total Occupancy: 14

How To Reach

Barshaini is the nearest road head and Kalgha is about 2 kms from there. Bhuntar is the nearest Airport at around 50 kms. Driving all the way from Delhi is also a good idea if you enjoy driving. It is 538 km from Delhi. Road trippers can take the HRTC bus to Barshaini which is the last stop in Parvati Valley. 

Tariff

Classic Room: 1000/-
Extra Person: 500/-
Includes: Room Only

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

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

Facilities

Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Library • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Laundry Service (Paid) • Board Games • Indoor Heading in Common Area • First Aid Kit • Wine Glasses • Kettle • Outdoor Furniture • Hammocks • Board Games • Music Instruments

Food

Sadhya provides a wide variety of food options, starting from local to continental. Breakfast options are poha upma, sandwiches, rolls, paratha etc. along with tea, coffee or shakes. Amongst a few must try local dishes are Madra, Thudkiya Bhat, Papad Ki Sabzi, Tadka Macaroni and Kale Chane Ka Khatta.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Fishing • Trekking and Camping • Star Gazing • Walks to the Waterfall 

Local Attractions

Bhandak Tatch • Pulga Village • Tulga Village • Nakthan • Tevla • Bhun Bhuni • Bhishkeri • Tosh  

Excursions

Kasol (18 kms) • Malana (37 kms) • Manikaran (14 kms) • Kheer Ganga Trek • Sar Pass Trek

Know Your Host

Sadhya Sharma is a nature lover and has been living here in the mountains since 2019. It has been his conscious choice and an endeavor to live amidst nature with peace and quiet surroundings on a daily basis. Bidding adieu to conventional lifestyle, he is leading a minimalist life here. He proudly says that it has been an exhilarating learning curve for him. Enjoy a nice conversation with him while sharing a hot cup of coffee. He will do his best to turn your stay into a memorable experience.

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