Nestled atop a pristine Kumaoni village, the property includes luxuriously cozy tents set up in a clearing surrounded by oak and rhododendron trees.

The property offers a unique opportunity for travellers to interact with the locals. One will not find barbed wires or fences demarcating the property from the village, and guests are encouraged by the hosts to talk to the locals who pass by on their way home from cattle grazing or the market. In this way, one truly gets a chance to not only observe, but also immerse oneself in village life. Uttarakhand has been struggling as its local village folk have been steadily leaving for the cities for better education, healthcare and lifestyle. This has resulted in people abandoning their fields and family homes in search of something “better”.

The property is located at the edge of one such abandoned village and its overarching aim has been to design a setting that offers locals a chance to improve their way of living. Locals are provided opportunities as caretakers, cooks, guides and the like to improve employment rates while also keeping the vibrant and spirited Kumaoni culture alive through exhibiting their art, craft, food and festivals.