Birds’ Nest Cottage, Pangot

  In the midst of the oak clad Shivaliks, Choudhary Dhir Singh and Saroj’s home, the Birds’ Nest Cottage, is a perfect retreat for a languid holiday. Overlooking the Ramnagar, Kashipur and Corbett National Park, the orange skies quickly light up with stars in the winter evenings. A breathtaking view from all the seven cottages […]

Mountain Quail Camp,Pangot

    Isolated from the regular touristy clamour of Nainital, Pangot is a refreshing change for those who are looking for some serenity. The Kilbury Road from Nainital leads up to the alluring hills of Pangot from where a spectacular view of the Garhwal range and the valleys of Ramnagar, Kashipur & parts of Corbett […]

The Garden Valley, Niglahat

Tucked below the oak trees of Niglahat, Garden Valley is an idyllic place to submerge oneself in the various shades of green. Facing the reserve forest on the mountain in front, this white and green ‘erstwhile village cottage’ has been restored beautifully. A short drive away from Nainital, this is one place which many might […]

The Cottage, Jeolikot

As a little girl studying in one of the oldest convent schools of India, Mrs. Bhuvan Kumari always dreamt of having her very own little white walled cottage with a red tin roof, in the valley of Jeolikot. She passionately reminisces about her scouting for the 200-700 years old typical Kumaon wood carved doors and […]

Haldua Farms, Ramnagar

  Named after the forest barrier for precise co-ordinates, Haldua Farms is stands on 4 acres of farm land off the main road from Kashipur to Ramnagar. Only about 15 kilometres from the Corbett National Park, Jaggi & Guddi have made the farm their home for the past 40 years. Away from the clamour of […]

Emily Lodge,Nainital

  Many books of Jim Corbett mention an elusive Doctor Stevens; there were discussions with doctor by the fire or the doctor had tended to his aides after an encounter. Over a hot cup of tea in the drawing room, Siddharth slowly unfolds the story of this mysterious doctor. Neighbour to Jim Corbett in his […]

Camp Corbett, Kaladhungi

  As one leaves Kaladhungi to take the climb up towards Nainital, a charming sign board with tiger paw marks meets you right at the bend. The first resort to aid visitors venture into the national park, Camp Corbett, is spread over 4 acres of thick vegetation.  The morning sun, filtered by the abundant growth […]

Divar Island Guest House, Goa

Goa has been flooded by resorts and hotels over the last decade, but there are few elusive places that are worth your time for the fresh perspective they throw on staying. Jan and Aarti came to the old Goa adjacent Divar Island and instantly fell in love with an old typical mansion. They set about […]

Eco Habitat, Coorg

With relatively close proximity to Bangalore, yet in the verdant surroundings of Coorg, Eco Habitat is Som and Chethana’s home & passion in the foothills of Nilgiris. Exemplary hosts in all aspects, their home is sure to make a perfect stop over for an indelible holiday. A long drive-way to the two private pool villas […]

Parnasaala, Alappuzha

Set in an exotic lush green surrounding of a snaking tributary of thePampaRiver, Parnasaala definitely lives upto its Sanskitised name, ‘Abode of leaves’. The hundred and twenty year’s old house is elusively tucked away with acres of the Kuttanad paddy fields (famous for rice cultivation upto 8 feet under sea level) and thePampawaters on the […]

Akkarakalam Memoirs, Alappuzha

To Jobin and his family, Akkarakalam Memoirs is not only a family relic, but an opportunity to keep alive the grandeur and tradition of his Syrian Christian roots. This archaic structure stands majestically by thePampaRiveron the Alappuzha – Changnacherry road.  The 150 year old house has history embedded in every wooden wall and brick laid […]

Ambady Estate, Munnar

As passionate & energetic spokesperson for conservation of the depleting exotic flora of Munnar, Dr. Rajesh Madenan and his wife are driven to make their homestay a stimulating experience for guests. Their more than 75 acres estate, sprawls boundlessly behind the century old smoking house, which is still used to dry and process the cardamom […]