Mangoli Homestay – Nainital

Mangoli

Mangoli is a tranquil village 16 kms before Nainital in Uttarakhand, if you are coming from Delhi. The hills of the village give a mesmerizing view of lush green forests of Corbett and Ramnagar. This place is a birding paradise and you may also spot some wildlife. It is a great get away for people from cities as it brings back the calm that everyone desires to experience in their day to day lives. It is a beautiful drive of 39 km from Kathgodam railway station and 70 km from Pantnagar airport.

Homestay

This 100 years old house is renovated into an art retreat by an artist himself. Located in Mangoli, 16 km south west of Nainital in Uttarakhand, it stands alone on the entire hill.  The porch of the house overlooks lush green forests of Corbett and Ramnagar. This place is a birding paradise and you may also spot some wildlife. It is a great get away for people from cities as it brings back the calm that everyone desires to experience in their day to day lives. 

There are 2 rooms for the guests with an attached washroom, a common living room, dining area and a fully accessible kitchen. A section of the house is dedicated to reading and writing. There is a fully equipped recording room for musicians who are planning to get away from the noise of the town and want to create music. There is also a small collection of LP’s and an old LP record player that belongs to the host’s grandfather. It is a perfect getaway for writers, musicians, painters, storytellers and artists of all sorts and genres.
No. of Rooms: 2, Total Capacity: 6

Know Your Host

Angad Katari is a true musician. He decided to move to the hills in 2019 and converted his family holiday home into an Artist Residency. He and his partner along with their four legged friends stay here. They take care of the guests personally along with their helpers and make sure the guests feel at home.

Food

Vegetarian home cooked meals are served to the guests. Food is another highlight of this place as they make delicious pizzas, pastas and other continental food. There  are many options for North Indian food lovers as well. 

Facilities

Internet • Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Television • Toiletries  • Library • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Recording Room • Music Listening Room • Smoking Allowed

Activities

Reading • Hiking • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Cycling • Music Production • Excursion to Nainital

Tariff

Double Occupancy: 5000/-
Extra Person: 1000/-
Entire Homestay: 8000/- (max 4 guest)
Includes: Breakfast & Morning Tea
Lunch or Dinner: veg. 350/- pp non-veg. 450/- pp

Cost for the driver is 900/- including stay and food.

Child Policy
Upto 5 year: Complementary (no extra bed)
6-12 Year: 500/- (with extra bed)

Points of interest

Cave garden (14 km) • Nainital lake (17 km) • Mall road (17 km) • Hanuman Garhi (18 km) •  Hike to Naina Peak

Excursions

Kaladungi (19 km) • Corbett falls (23 km) • Bhimtal (40 km) • Corbett National Park (48 km)  • Mukteshwar (64 km) 

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

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