Monday, January 26, 2009

Himalayan Village, Sonapani

Location: Sonapani, Uttranchal, India

Stay at: The Himalayan Village, Sonapani

"No phones in the rooms. no television to distract. there's only music - of the cool mountain breeze. complimented by swinging of the leaves. and the birds flapping their wings in unison. it is no wonder that those who experience this once, return again and again. to a special sunrise. a special walking trail. a special place to sit and finish the novel one has been reading for six months now! ...returning to moments suspended in time. "

Access: the nearest railway stn is at Kathgodam (from Delhi take the Ranikhet Express / Departure -10:45 pm Arrival - 6:10 am) OR you can reach Kathgodam by road which is around 275 kms from Delhi . From Kathgodam you drive upwards to reach village Satoli (69 kms from Kathgodam) - your holiday begins from Satoli, after a short walk for about half an hour through the village road flanked by orchards,fields and village houses you will reach "The Himalayan Village" . Enjoy your holiday.

Tariff: INR 3500 per room for two adults (complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea) If you need an extra bed in the same room for a third adult then you will be charged INR 1150 with all comp meals. Your drivers/helpers/maid are charged INR 400 per day for food and stay.

Weblink -
http://www.himalayanvillage.com/