Hidden Heaven Homestay, Aglar Valley-Dhanaulti
Hidden Heaven Homestay, Aglar Valley – Dhanaulti
Located in a little village in Aglar Valley, 40 km from Mussoorie and 44 kms from Dhanaulti, this is one of the most scenic hidden gems of Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by middle Himalayas and is dotted with deodar, oak and rhododendron forest. Home to rare species of butterflies, the place is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. ‘Titli Utsav’ is held here in first week of June, wherein researchers from different corners of the world and nation visits the forest to observe the countless varieties of butterflies and moths. The village is also a base for Nag Tibba Trek.
It is a community-run homestay in a forested location with beautiful landscapes. It offers a peaceful and comfortable stay where you can learn about interesting aspects of nature while actively engaging in local activities. The only sounds you will hear in this peaceful place are sweet song of chirping birds, ding-dong of the grazing cows, the call of the ladies managing the herd of mountain-goats and the refreshing sound of Aglar river. There is one private room (2 people) and two big rooms for shared accommodation (4 people in each). Additionally, the outdoor tents setup can accommodate 8 people. Its tranquility and untouched natural beauty unfailingly captures the heart of every visitor.
Location: 700mt from Devalsari Temple
Number of Rooms – 3, Total Capacity -18
How To Reach
The nearest airport is Jollygrant Dehradun at 92 km. One can easily get taxis from the airport to reach Devalsari/Tathyur. Dehradun is the nearest railway station at 73 km.
Tariff
Classic Room: 3800/-
Extra Person: 1700/-
Complimentary: All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and morning & evening tea/coffee.
Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays
Child Policy
Upto 6 year: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 year: 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
Internet • Open Parking • Running Hot Water • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)
Food
Savour traditional Garhwali cuisine that includes Red/White rice, Seasonal vegetables, local Rajma and other pulses and Paneer dishes. You get fresh cow milk and organic eggs. You must try some traditional specialties like Jhangora Kheer, Diura, Ragi roti, Aska, Patyud and Ghait ki Dal.
Activities
Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Hiking • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Heritage and culture walk • Apiary Visit
Local Attractions
Koneswar Mahadev Temple (1.3km) • Naagdevta Mandir (3km) • Titli Park (4.3km) • Nag Tibba Trek
Excursions
Dhanaulti (45km) • Lal Tibba Scenic Point (43km) • Eco Park (44km) • Gunhill (46km) • Mussoorie (50km) • Dalai Hills (53km) • Sahastradhara (59km) • Kanatal Adventure Park (61km) • Surkanda Devi Temple (60km) • Shikhar Fall (64km) • Dehradun (75km) • Tehri Dam (94km)
Treks:– Lunsu Top Trek • Nag Tibba Trek • Dhanaulti Trek • Surkanda Devi Trek
Know Your Host
Arun Gour, your host here, is an enthusiastic, honest, energetic environmental activist. He has been working in the field of nature conservation for the last 7 years and have been recognised by several organizations including the Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service award (2019). His main focus is on Apiculture and creating livelihood opportunities for the local community in Uttarakhand and work closely with wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists.
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