Double Room With Attic

Nainital, Uttarakhand, India

Excursion and Day trips

Almora: Almora is located around 45 Km from our Cottage. It is a picturesque district in the Kumaun region, East of Uttarakhand, with a breathtaking panoramic view of Himalayas. Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, and magnificent wildlife.

Bhimtal: Located at a distance of 40 km from our Cottage, is a pretty little hill station Bhimtal, named after the mythological Bhima of the Mahabharat. Bhimtal is a serene town, good for relaxation and an enjoyable boating experience. Ideal for a day picnic.

Binsar: Binsar wild life sanctuary is about 70 Km from our Cottage. The Sanctuary gets its name from Binsar Mahadev temple devoted to lord Shiva built around 9-10th century. The walk becomes musical with birds chirping and the sights of these faunas will engross visitors throughout the journey. For the nature lover tourists with photographic interest, clicking pictures or making videos of birds adds to the fun. 180 species of birds visit Binsar every year.

Golu Devta Temple: The temple near Bhowali is at a distance of about 35 Km from our Cottage. Golu Devta Temple is always in news for the unique rituals performed here. One such ritual is that devotees make petitions at the temple, using stamp papers, to seek the desired decree in litigations. On accomplishment of their wish, the deity is shown gratitude by hanging bells or making animal sacrifice.

Jageshwar: Jageshwar temple is around 80 kms from our Cottage and is believed to be among the twelve Jyotirlinga or the holy sites of Shiva in the country. The cluster of Jageshwar temples depicts the ancient culture and design. The beauty of the place is enhanced by the Deodar trees and the Jata Ganga which meander its way into the temple complex. Most of the temples have the stone lingams and very impressive stone images around the altar.

Mukteshwar: Mukteshwar is a popular scenic spot and known for providing views of the Himalayas and its other ranges. This hill station is most popular for the Mukteshwar Temple that is located at an altitude of 2315 m and is reached through stone stairs. Mukteshwar is surrounded by dense coniferous forests and fruit orchards. This hill station is at a distance of about 22 Km from The Calm Cottages.

Nainital: Based around a lake, Nainital is a small town with steep mountains covered with green forests. This is around 45 Km from our Cottage. This beautiful hill station of Uttarakhand has the number of sightseeing attractions popular among tourists. Sightseeing in the town includes boating, mall road, zoo, elevated peaks of Himalayas, lake and tree-covered hillsides.

Naukuchiatal: Naukuchiatal is at a distance of around 45 Km from our Cottage.It is a picturesque lake village situated in the foothills of district Nainital , evidencespopularly known as Nine cornered Lake. This place is famous for the mesmerizing beauty of terrain and green landscapes with different varieties of trees and shrubs, giving it a picture perfect look for nature lovers.

Ranikhet: Well known for the views of the mighty Himalayas, Ranikhet is at a distance of around 65 KM from our Cottage. The word Ranikhet stands for Queen’s Meadow. As per the folklore, Queen Padmini of Kumaon was so enamored by the natural beauty of this tiny hill paradise that her husband, King Sukherdev, built a palace for her at this place and named it Ranikhet. Even though there is no archeological or evidence available to prove that a palace was erected here, the name as well as the story lives on.

Sattal: Sattal, at a distance of about 45 KM from our Cottage gets its name from seven interconnected freshwater lakes. Some of the tourist attractions of Sattal include Butterfly Museum, Sattal Mission, Methodist Ashram and Subhash Dhara. The Butterfly Museum is an effort to preserve some rare species of butterflies which were found in India.

Attractions (In and around Nathuakhan)

 Untouched beauty In the Lap of Nature
Orchards ( Plum, Peach, Apple, Pears, step farming with seasonal vegetables)
Bird Watching
Panoramic view of Himalayan Peaks
Rejuvenating walks
Explored and unexplored Trails
Absence of Traffic and Pollution
A River nearby ( Enjoy an hours trek or a drive of 6 km )
Natural Springs
Pluck fresh fruits/Vegetables ( Seasonal)

Visit local Kumoan houses and mix with the locals and join them in

Milking cows
Cutting/Sowing/Ploughing