Kalgha Homestay – Parvati Valley
Kalgha
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 surrounded by mountains and offers a 360 degree view of the entire valley. The gorgeous apple orchards, green fields, forests, open pastures, and birds make Kalgha a piece of heaven. It is one of the two base villages for doing the Kheerganga Trek. The natives of Kalgha mainly depend on apple farming and animal husbandry for their livelihood. However, several residents also run cafés within the premises of their old wooden homes to earn some extra living.
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.
The Homestay
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
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.
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.
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
Activities
Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Fishing • Trekking and Camping • Star Gazing • Walks to the Waterfall
Tariff
Single Person: 700/-
Double Occupancy: 1000/-
Extra Person: 500/-
Includes: Room Only
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.
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
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