Oasis of Calm Homestay, Agoda-Uttarkashi 

Oasis of Calm Homestay, Agoda – Uttarkashi 

This homestay is located in village Agoda, 19 km from Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. Agoda Village is a beautiful hamlet which lies enroute the emerald lake of Dodital. It is the first village that you’ll come across on Dodital Trek and an ideal halting point for people who wish to explore this scenic village and engage with the locals.

This eco-friendly homestay is built of oak wood in traditional Garhwali architecture style. The homestay has 4 spacious well furnished rooms, all on the ground floor with a shared balcony facing breathtaking views of the mountains. Two of them have attached bathrooms, while two have private bathrooms just outside the rooms. Large windows frame the breathtaking view, allowing guests to indulge in the splendor of the Himalayas from the comfort of their rooms. There’s also a comfortable porch—great for families or groups of friends to lounge around together, whether it’s beginning the day with a cup of coffee or having meals while appreciating the soft green hills or snow-clad peaks.

Location: 800mtr from Dandalka Durga Maata Temple
No. of Rooms: 4, Total Capacity: 12

How to Reach

Located at around 18 km from Uttarkashi city, it is well connected by motorable roads. Jolly Grant Airport (187 km) is the nearest airport and Dehradun Railway Station (158 km) and Haridwar Railway Station (207 km) are the nearby railway stations. Bus, shared jeeps and private cabs are available from major cities like Rishikesh, Dehradun and Haridwar to Uttarkashi town. From there you can get cab to Agoda. The homestay is 300mt walk from the roadhead.

Tariff

Classic Room: 1800/-
Extra Person: 600/-
Complimentary: Breakfast, Tea/ Coffee 

Note: This tariff does not apply during festivals and holidays.

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with 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

Parking • Internet • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Toiletries • Bonfire • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Electric 

Food

At the homestay, you will have a traditional home-cooked food prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables cooked using local Pahadi masalas. Meals include options of mountain specialties like fiddlehead ferns and wild mushrooms during summer, accompanied by dishes like kandali ki kaabli, chounsu, and aloo ka thechani, with an assortment of fresh, green leafy vegetables. Amaranth green ki roti, manduye ki roti, and ghehu ki roti are traditional breads that are accompanied by jhangore ka bhaat, red rice, dal, rajma, gehat, and bhatt ki daal, providing a complete and delicious taste of local Himalayan food. Non-vegetarian food is also provided on a paid basis with prior notice. For special diets or packed meals, just inform the host a day in advance. 

Activities

Bird Watching •Reading • Star Gazing • Hiking • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Shopping • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling • Fishing • Adventure Sports •  Trekking • Exotic Brown Trout (Fish) •  Garhwal Cultural Activities • Organic Farming • Hidden Gems Of Agora

Local Attractions

Gangori (15km) • Uttarkashi (18km) • Shakti Temple (19km) • Kaashivishnath Temple (19km) • Kuteti Devi Temple (20km) 

Excursions

Khedi Waterfall (23km) • Maneri (23km) • Sameshwar Devta Uprikot (38km) • Dayara bugyal  (51km) • Harsil valley (86km) • Gangotri (108km)

Know Your Host

Suman Panwar will personally welcome you to the homestay. A hardworking and versatile individual, he manages the property while also working as a farmer, certified mountaineer, and trained wilderness first aid responder. Warm, genial, and caring by inclination, Suman makes every guest feel comfortable and cared for. He resides with his family in the ground floor of the same building, always within reach to assist or regale with a tale. Having an intimate understanding of the area as a neighborhood guide, Suman is also more than willing to introduce guests to secret paths, viewpoints, and cultural gems off the beaten track that most travelers overlook.

You may like to check more of our Homestay in Uttarkashi.