Foothills Himalaya is Rushil Shergill’s sprawling farmstay in Kotabagh, a quaint hamlet close to Corbett National Park, the place the legendary Jim Corbett grew up and wrote his jungle lore. Flanked by dense sal forest on one aspect and the Himalayan foothills on the opposite (the place the homestay will get its identify from), this lovely dwelling away from dwelling makes a great escape for metropolis dwellers craving to be in the wild. Foothills Himalaya has two separate constructions. The Laurie Baker Cottage has three unbiased rooms unfold over two flooring, with creative spiralling pillars and excessive arches making it seem like one thing out of a fairytale. The smaller rooms are on the bottom flooring, whereas the most important room of the property is on the primary flooring, superb for greater teams. The second cottage was Shergill’s authentic vacation dwelling. Made out of uncut boulders, it has two rooms with a lounge and a eating room. Each room overlooks massive fruiting bushes like fig, mango, and chikoo, and the Kumaon hills in the space. With stone partitions and a cosy hearth in the lounge, this charming cottage provides an old style but elegant setting for visitors to assemble and unwind. You’ll usually discover Sherry right here, regaling visitors with tales of Jim Corbett and his days in the Army. From hikes to nature walks, biking trails by means of the undulating valley of Kotabagh, and the quintessential jungle safari at Corbett National Park, Shergill plans an itinerary for visitors relying on their pursuits. Doubles from Rs 12,500. — Shweta Dravid
Sage Cottage, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Kalpana Misra’s dwelling, Sage Cottage, is a homestay in Uttarakhand located in Jangalia Gaon. With excessive ceilings, cosy furnishings and three bedrooms, this 2,515sqft house can accommodate a most of 5 individuals. It has a completely outfitted kitchen, ought to the visitors need to whip up a meal for themselves. The massive floor-to-ceiling glass home windows with picket frames overlook the backyard crammed with pastel-coloured flowers and crops. You’re greater than welcome to deliver your furry buddies to this pet-friendly homestay. The place additionally provides the heat of a fireside, good to twist up with a ebook, a glass of wine or have conversations over espresso. The finest time to plan your vacation is when the pink cherry blossoms are in full bloom – round November simply as winter is approaching and in February with the appearance of the spring season. For nature lovers and wildlife lovers, there are a selection of walks and treks across the space which may be taken with the assistance of an area information. The pine forest is a good picnic spot, and in case you stroll a few kilometres in the opposite course, the sundown level with a view of the Naukluchiatal Lake is mesmerising, as are the emerald inexperienced terraces in the valley under. Day journeys and drives will also be deliberate to Nainital, Bhimtal, Mukhteshwar and Naukluchiatal with transport services simply accessible in the world. Entire villa from Rs20,600 at a two-night minimal. — Maahi Shah