Happy Haze Homestay-Sirmaur

Happy Haze Homestay – Sirmaur

Tucked away on the slope of the hills above a quaint village Narang in Sirmaur district, Himachal, this serene homestay is just 3 hours drive from Chandigarh airport and 2 hours from Kalka station. It is an ideal place for birdwatchers, writers, artists and people wanting to discover their inner self.  The only sounds you hear are that of the birds and the wind. Availability of high speed internet makes it ideal for workation as well. Imagine a warm summer day, surrounded by loved ones, with a gentle breeze carrying the sweet scent of blooming flowers – that’s what staying at “happy haze” feels like!

There are two bedrooms for guests with a common living area and kitchen. You can cook your own food using organic vegetables from the garden or enjoy home cooked local food. The rooms open out on the verandah and have attached bathrooms. Wake up to the music of chirping birds, savor your morning cup of tea surrounded by flowers, foliage and forests that cover the sloping mountain sides all around and witness a glorious dawn breaking over the hilltops. After a sumptuous breakfast, go on nature trails chasing butterflies and birds that inhabit the surrounding forest. Spend the evenings in the garden chatting or reading, observing the valley sloping below and the hills rising in the distance as the setting sun creates a kaleidoscope of mesmerizing colors.

Location: Near Mata Nagar Koti Temple
Number of Rooms: 2;, Total Capacity: 10 

How To Reach

It is just three hour drive from Chandigarh airport (102km) and a two hour drive from Kalka railway station (55km). Cabs are available from there or can be organized by the host.

Tariff

Classic Room: 3500/-
Superior Room: 4500/-
Extra Person: 300/-
Complimentary: Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

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

Facilities

WiFi  Parking • Running Hot Water • Electric Kettle • Television • Washing Machine • Kitchen for Self Cooking • Bonfire • Open Seating Areas • Library • Pet Friendly • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Simple home cooked meals are served that are prepared using organic produce from their own farm. Breakfast options include paratha, poha, puri sabji, butter toast omelet etc along with tea/ coffee. Regular north Indian food is served in lunch and dinner that includes seasonal vegetables, dal, curries, rice, roti, curd etc. as per the guests preferences. Pickles and local chutneys are a part of the spread. Both vegetarian and non vegetarian meals are available. 

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Hiking • Making Jams and Preserves in Fruit Season 

Local Attractions

Menri Monastery (16km) • Sirmaur Waterfall (22km) • Naina Tikker (22km) • Jatoli Shiv Temple (20km) • Solan (26km) 

Excursions

Bhurshing Mahadev Temple (30km) • Tiger Hill (27km) • Sarahan (33km) • Barog (35km) • Golf Valley (38km) • Ghat Ki Ber (40km) • Parwanoo (52km) • Rajgarh (45km) • Kalka (65km) • Chail (48km) • Nahan (68km) • Renuka Lake (66km) (118km) • Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary (63km) • Gurudwara Paota sahib (113km)

Treks:– Churdhar Trek  • Bhurshing Mahadev Temple Trek

Know Your Host

Arun Kirpal, the host, has retired to this village after living in Delhi for 44years. He works in association with niit foundation to teach local children spoken English and basic computer free of cost. He also organizes eye camps and other medical support for the villagers.

You may like to check more of our Homestays in Himachal