Silence n Solitude Homestay-Kainchi Dham

Silence n Solitude Homestay – Kainchi Dham – Bhowali

Kainchi Dham is a small village 15km from Bhowali in Uttarakhand. This place has achieved recognition owing to the ashram of the famous Neem Karoli Baba that was established in the 1960s. It is tucked away in the foothills, with lush greenery surrounding it and serves as the perfect image of silence and solitude.  Nestled in a calm and serene environment away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, this independent modern homestay is one of the best places to stay near Kainchi dham. Surrounded by oak and pine forest, it has ample spaces around to enjoy solitude amidst nature. Picturesque views of the Shipra river and the valley from each room is a sight to behold. The nearby forest is a few steps away, which leads to various short and long hiking trails. There are many Himalayan birds that you can see from the homestay and in the forest trails around.

Host stays on the ground floor and the first floor has 4 guest rooms with twin sharing beds, attached washrooms, and private balconies. The first floor comfortably accommodates 8 people. An extra bed can be arranged in 3 bedrooms at an additional charge. Common areas include a large living room, dining area and an open space on the front side of the homestay. You can spend countless hours in the common areas – reading, writing, painting while enjoying the mountain views.

Location: 1.5 km from Neem Karoli Baba temple and ashram
Number of Rooms – 4; Total Capacity – 11 

How To Reach

The nearest airport is in Pantnagar (71km) and Kathgodam is the nearest railhead (37km). Regular road services are available from Kathgodam and Haldwani to Kainchi Dham. You can hire a Taxi or bus to Kainchi Dham.

Tariff

Classic Room: 4700/-
Extra Person: 1200/-
Complimentary: Wifi, 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)

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

Facilities

High Speed Wifi • Parking • Running Hot Water • Bonfire • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Library •  Smoking Allowed in open area only • Washing Machine (Paid) • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

You can relish delicious home cooked north Indian food thoughtfully prepared from locally procured organic vegetables, cereals, pulses and spices. Meals include regular North-Indian food like seasonal vegetables, Dal, Rice, Chutney, Salad etc., Chinese or Continental. Local Kumaoni food can also be prepared. Some of the local dishes are – Bhatt (black bean curry), Thechvani (radish and potato curry), Pahadi chicken curry, Mandwa chapati (Ragi) and Millet cereal. Non vegetarian food can also be prepared on request.

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Stargazing • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Hiking • Trekking 

Local Attractions

Neem karoli Baba (1.5km) • Ghorakhal Golu devta Temple (12km) • Bhowali (15km) • Ramgarh (15km) • Sattal (18km) • Bhimtal (18km) • Nainital (18km) • Aerial Ropeway (20km) • Khurpatal 

Excursions

Tiffin top (21km) • Naukuchiatal (22km) • Sariyatal (28km) • Sitlakhet (39km) • Ranikhet (40km) • Mukteshwar (43km) • Haldwani (44km) • Almora (46km) 

Treks:  Tiffin’s Top • Kunjakharak • Naini Peak Pangot • Guano hills • Land’s End • Snow view Peak

Know Your Host

Siddharth Tiwari along with his father Bhuvan Tiwari will welcome you here. Spending time with his grandmother and the local kids in Kainchi is amongst some of his fondest childhood memories. After much introspection, he decided to return to his village with the desire to create a home away from home. Brainstorming with his father helped him in shaping this homestay. He usually goes for long walks in the nearby forest and thoroughly enjoys camping and birding. He happily can guide you on forest walks and local treks. Cooking outdoors and capturing moments in pictures is something that brings him joy. Through this stay, he wishes for people to have a great time and cherish moments thereafter. If you are a keen trekker, Siddharth can plan and lead multi-day treks for you.

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