Aaranyam - It's a Vibe. - Ranikhet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Diholi, Uttarakhand

Kalika Temple40 min drive
Ranikhet Golf Course41 min drive
Nainital Lake78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

AGNI

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

LINGA

1 King Bed

PRAKRITI

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Aaranyam - It's a Vibe.

An imaginative stay in an antique century-old Kumauni house, devoted to prosperous art and inheritance of Uttarakhand. Located in one of the remote villages of Almora district, Deholi and altogether managed & restored by the natives of village Diholi.

- A 111 years old, vintage paradigm of Kumaoni Architecture.

- Pathans from Afghanistan were summoned to design and build this shelter.

- Huge Rosewood, Sal, and Oak Wooden planks installed inside the house were transported back from Ramnagar (104 kilometers) through Bullock Carts.

- The house was uninhabited for the last 60 years.

- This abode was a hidden habitat for several freedom fighters in the course of pre Independence Era.

- Stones used to construct the structure of the house are 10 to 15 feet long and hand carved so neatly that seems kind of impossible in the current time period.

- Doors and Windows of the house have wooden carvings of different gods & animals dating back 100 years.

- As an Indian tradition we do not charge for food from our guests, also we are remote and with a purpose, we do not have a kitchen where you can order À la carte. A lot of our vegetables, fruits, spices, pulses, jams, etc. are grown organically by the villagers in the village only.

Property manager

Kumar Shivam

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Mountain view

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

As an Indian tradition, we do not charge for food from our guests.

Be very gentle with the walls and antique props.

We believe in self Service.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ranikhet

Located in Ranikhet, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dwarahat Village and Tarikhet are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dhokaney Waterfall and Someshwar Range. Sadar Bazar and Goddess Naina Devi are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Diholi, Uttarakhand

What's nearby

Kalika Temple - 40 min drive
Ranikhet Golf Course - 41 min drive
Kainchi Dham - 53 min drive
Nainital Lake - 78 min drive
Mall Road - 80 min drive

Restaurants

The Cafe - 35 min drive
Eleven Lounge Cafe - 25 min drive
Baba Sweets Amd Chart - 47 min drive
Anant Rasa -An Amritara Private Hideaway - 43 min drive
Kalika Forest Rest House - 40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aaranyam - It's a Vibe. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Aaranyam - It's a Vibe.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aaranyam - It's a Vibe. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Dhokaney Waterfall, Someshwar Range and Kalika Temple. Kainchi Dham and Ranikhet Golf Course are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Kumar Shivam

An acknowledged filmmaker, an enthusiastic traveler, a deep-rooted storyteller, and a fiction writer. Born and Brought up in the Kumaon Valley of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. An Advertising professional with over 10 years of experience working with prestigious names in the industry. Currently engaged in assembling the lost pieces of Uttarakhand’s rich Art & Cultural Heritage, a problem arising due to cursed Migration.

Why they chose this property

Over 5 lakh people have migrated out of Uttarakhand in the past 10 years, there are
734 ghost villages in the state. Eventually, the prosperous art, culture, music, craft, language, and festivals of this Himalayan state is on the verge of extinction. But these deserted villages of Uttarakhand are springing back to life as migrants return to the hills after decades. Some 0.33 million workers have returned to the state after the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown. It states that Pauri-Garhwal and Almora districts witnessed maximum reverse migration.

Beginning with the village Diholi.

Initially to stop a few of these reverse migrated people from migrating again to the cities in search of jobs, by giving them an additional source of income and an avenue to explore other job opportunities without leaving their homes. Saving a Village from turning into a Ghost Village and thus keeping its rich Art and Culture alive.

What makes this property unique

- Breathing your days & nights in a hundred and eleven years old house overflowing with numerous stories.

- Follow the paths & tracks deep inside the jungle once taken by East India Company Officers during times of their summer vacations.

- Perceive the authentic meaning of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand by listening to their regional folk tales associated with numerous local and folk gods like Golu Devta, Gwaala Devta, etc.

- Dive into a humongous storehouse off Uttarakhand, overflowing with a rich variety of herbs, medicinal and aromatic plant species.

- Dig into the rich Art, Culture, and Architecture of the Kumaon Kingdom established around the 7th century and remained an independent sovereign kingdom until 1791.

- Invest your Dawn to Dark wandering far and wide in the old Himalayan village, getting lost in streams, collaborating with local villagers, analyzing the expansive world of traditional Himalayan step farming, and enjoying the evening feast served with some local Kumaoni tunes.