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Uttarakhand House: Stargazing Camps in the Himalayas

Chopta· 4.9 · 10 stays

“Welcome to our cozy mountain retreat! Nestled in the serene Dilangwar valley, we offer a chance to escape the everyday and reconnect with nature. Our four comfortable rooms provide a peaceful haven after a day of exploring the surrounding trails and breathtaking landscapes. Imagine waking up to stunning views, breathing in crisp mountain air, and enjoying the tranquility of our surroundings. We strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can relax and create lasting memories.”

4 bedroomsSleeps 84 beds4 bathsHouseWifiHot Water

A look around

What's here

The house is set in a location that feels a world away. It’s a place for those who enjoy the simple things, with a focus on connection with nature. One guest raved, "Great place for stargazing." Another noted the "good position" and "very nice" staff behavior. Here, you'll find a retreat powered by solar energy, with a kitchen that uses traditional wood-fired methods. The team offers what's needed for a comfortable stay in an extreme environment. “Nice place for stay food and room on good position staff behaviour also very nice," said a guest. Expect the basics done well, in a setting that encourages you to slow down and breathe.

What guests wrote

4.9· 10 stays

“Nice place for stay food and room on good position staff behaviour also very nice”

Subodh Maithani

“this property are at serene and quiet location. Its situated on the meadows. Great place for stargazing. Staff is courteous and food is also great at that location. It comes under Kedarnath National Park hence bonfire, electricity, loud music etc are not allowed. this property runs solely on Solar power and traditional ways of wood fired kitchen. Hence you g...”

Vivek Pal

Where you are

Chopta.

Best time

Nearest airport

Nearby

General area shown · exact address shared after booking

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

This house is a perfect base for exploring the best of the Western Himalayas.

Tungnath / Chandrashila: (The highest Shiva temple in the world, 4-hour climb from Chopta). The house is a short drive from the trailhead.
Jim Corbett National Park: (tigers, Ramnagar gate, October-June).
Valley of Flowers: (UNESCO, July-September only, Govindghat trailhead).
Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat / Parmarth Niketan: (Rishikesh, every evening).
Mukteshwar Temple & Chauli Ki Jali: (350-year-old Shiva temple, cliff edge).
Auli: (skiing December-March, otherwise oak-rhododendron meadows).

Logistics

Getting there.

The closest airports are:

Pantnagar (PGH) (0km — for Kumaon (Nainital, Mukteshwar, Ranikhet, Almora))
Dehradun (DED) — Jolly Grant (0km — for Garhwal (Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Auli, Chopta))

The nearest railheads are:

Kathgodam (0km — the Kumaon railhead — Nainital, Mukteshwar, Almora go from here)
Haridwar (0km — the Garhwal railhead — Rishikesh, Mussoorie, char dham start here)

Road hubs to note:

Nainital (0km — the Kumaon hub; lake town, summer capital of UP once)
Rishikesh (0km — the Garhwal hub; Ganga, ashrams, rafting, gateway to char dham)
Mukteshwar (50km — from Nainital; quieter than the lake belt, fruit orchards)
Chopta (220km — from Haridwar; Tungnath / Chandrashila base, mini-Switzerland)

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The Western Himalayas are beautiful year-round. March to June offers the clearest skies. September to November is another great time. The monsoon season (July-August) can bring landslides. High-altitude locations like Auli and Chopta close during December-February due to snow.

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