Earthly Delights Homestay, Jalna-Almora
Earthly Delights Homestay, Jalna-Almora
Merdhura in Jalna is a sub-alpine Himalayan village around 25 kms from Almora in Uttarakhand. The perfect geographical setting of this village offers spectacular Himalayan views. This experiential homestay is built amidst an orchard of deciduous fruit trees and evergreen pine and oak trees. It is an ideal place for those looking for a break from the humdrum of our daily city lives, take some time off to reflect, meditate, read, write and replenish energies. You can immerse in the local life and culture with forest trails around the place, visits to the local markets and villages nearby.
This tastefully done open studio is built with locally available material like wood, stones and salvaged patals (hand cut local stone slabs) by local artisans and syncs perfectly with the serene atmosphere of the village and the forests nearby. The entire unit can accommodate 4 people. Big windows and skylights draw in the visuals and beauty of the Himalayas and the surrounding woods into the home.
Watch the moon and stars through the skylight or watch the playful colors of the morning skies from your bed. Its minimalist decor with clay and stone walls, inbuilt wooden and stone seating and storage spaces and the bukhari (iron fireplace) to warm yourself up gives it the perfect mountain cabin vibe. Immerse yourself in the solitude of Himalayas. The farm and orchard are occasionally visited by a family of a barking deer and her fawn, butterflies, porcupines, and by monkeys during the harvesting. Every day starts with birdsongs and ends with their lullaby. Soak in the beauty of the majestic Himalayas, be one with nature around you!
Location: 1 km from Jalna village.
No. of Rooms: 1; Total Capacity: 4
How To Reach
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport (124Km) and Kathgodam (89Km) is the nearest railway station. Jalna village is well connected with road transport from Almora, Nainital, Haldwani and Dehradun. Local Taxi Services are available from Railway station.
Tariff
Classic Room: 5200/-
Extra Person: 1800/-
Complimentary: Breakfast
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
Parking • Internet • Library • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Area • Bonfire (Pid) • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)
Food
Enjoy hearty breakfast like butter toast, egg to order, parathas etc while looking at amazing vistas. Lunch is usually vegetarian meal to give flavors of local Kumaoni cuisine. Guest can also make specific request that can be served based on availability.
Activities
Reading • Hiking • Village Walk • Reading • Stargazing • Yoga & Meditation • Bird Watching
Local Attractions
Dol Ashram (15km) • Almora (23km) • Almora Zoo (24km) • Kasar Devi Temple (28km) • Chiitai Temple (28km) • Jageshwar Dham (42km) •
Excursions
Dhanachuli (40km) • Binsar (44km) • Mukteshwar (51km) • Dhokaney Waterfall (43km) • Bhimtal (71km) • Nainital (85km)
Know Your Host
Passionate in Himalayan travelling, Mriganka is a Management Professional, Computer Engineer & MBA in Rural management by training that brought him to a small village named Dhura in Uttarakhand. He liked the place so much that he decided to live rest of his life there. So he created this amazing space and opened its doors to people looking to live peaceful few days in the lap of Himalayas.
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