HOLY WATERS LODGE
Short Stay - Kumaon (Uttarakhand)
About THE HOLY WATERS LODGE
Placed on the Badrinath Highway, the Holy Waters Lodge is a haven set along the river Ganges. A natural swimming pond on the property overlooks the river and requires no chlorine or other chemicals for its maintenance. Instead, aquatic plants filter and oxygenate the pool!
The property also has natural and constructed wetlands around. Fireflies, dragonflies, tiny fish, butterflies and birds, as well as aquatic plants enjoy the pure water created by the wetlands. The water seeps through the soil and trickles down to the river through the porous rock and sand, truly a natural water refuge! Additionally, the water in the bathroom taps is pure mineral water, sweet and free as nature intended it to be. By doing this, the hosts have been truly successful in promoting a natural water table and ecosystem on the property which the locals are educated about too.
Region
Uttarakhand (India)
Best Time
March - May & Sept. - Nov.
No. Of Days
Minimum 3 days
Trip Character
Short stay with activities
Altitude
1500 m2300
Price
INR 4000-6000/ $ 54-81
per double room, incl. breakfast
For WHOM?
This place is ideal for solo travelers and groups alike. The activities offered here are in sync with people who enjoy the water and mountains equally. Yoga enthusiasts and meditators are welcome too!
WHAT TO EAT
Locally sourced vegetables and grains are used to prepare Indian vegetarian meals. The property also has its own chickens and cows, so eggs and milk are always available. However, non vegetarian food is not served here.
WHAT TO DO
Activities that the Holy Waters Lodge can arrange for you include water sports like whitewater kayaking and rafting. Also ‘mountain activities’ such as hiking and trekking, and pilgrimages as well. Additionally, the lodge has a yoga and meditation hall not too far away from the rooms.
ABOUT THE PLACE
Holy Waters Lodge has eight double rooms on the property, all with attached bathrooms and solar-heated water. All the rooms overlook the river and are constructed of rock plastered with mud, using local knowledge and expertise. The traditional construction assures that the rooms stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
The three rooms upstairs have wooden floors and private balconies to laze on. The five rooms downstairs have mud floors and some have a private garden too. All the furniture in the rooms was locally constructed by local carpenters out of a variety of high quality wood such as devdar, teak, sal and shisham.
There is a large hall available for socializing and dining, as well as a small library and a kitchen. The lodge is open all year round, but one can expect different weather conditions during various months of the year. Generally, spring and autumn are the best times to visit the area.
HOW TO REACH?
The accommodation is located five hours from Rishikesh on the Badrinath highway. Accurate details will be given at the time of confirmation.
