Head To This Traditional Boutique Homestay In A Quiet Himachal Village & Spot 'Flying Squirrels!'

On the one side, where the hills are located, you’ll hear the beautiful birds and the waters of the Tirthan River, and on the other side, there is the rustle of the wind through the tall Deodar trees.

Every time you go on a vacation, you want to completely get away from everything that is happening in the city, and maybe even the world. And, with the pandemic around, we could all use that kind of vacation. Brace yourselves, as we've found a pretty awesome homestay called 'Kudrat' nestled in the village Bandal in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, adjoining a beautiful forest, full of Deodar (Cedar) trees and wildlife.

Kudrat means 'nature' in Hindi and that's exactly what this property offers to its guests. It is located at an altitude of 6200 feet and faces the snow-capped Tirthan peaks in the Great Himalayan National Park, which is also a UNESCO Heritage Site and provides distant views of the famous Tirthan river.

The beautiful property is located bang on the edge of the village that gives access to the great outdoors. All their rooms are rustic yet plush, so you can definitely have the best of both worlds here when it comes to leisure and comfort.

On the one side, where the hills are located, you’ll hear the beautiful birds and the waters of the Tirthan River, and on the other side, there is the rustle of the wind through the tall Deodar trees. But, when you walk towards the backside of the house, you have the chance to enter the beautiful, quiet and lush deodar forest.

Since you will be amidst nature (quite literally), if you're lucky, you might also be able to catch a glimpse of numerous wildlife species like red fox, flying squirrels, mountain goats, and even leopards.

The design of the house is similar to that of a Himachali traditional home, but from the inside, it's equipped with all modern amenities, so you wouldn't be struggling to live an isolated or hassled life in the woods.

So, if you've been looking to really GET AWAY from everything, and be one with nature, we suggest you head here for a weekend getaway soon!

Price for one night: Starts at Rs 6,000

Book here.