A Recycled Ecostay in Kanatal
Kanatal is an offbeat destination located near Mussoorie. Leading by example, this eco-stay has everything recycled and reused, from rooms to its doors and windows, old bronze utensils to glasses from a dismantled Audi showroom. Although, to your satisfaction, hygiene has not been compromised at any cost.
How to reach
It is 321 kms away from Delhi.
Nearest airport: (International): Delhi
(Domestic): Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Nearest railway station: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Nearest bus stop: Thangdhar, Uttrakhand
Two hours forty five minutes drive by bus/car from Dehradun to this eco-stay. You have to get down at Thangdhar and walk for 800 meters to reach this Eco-stay. One can also hire a pony (Khachhar) if you are unable to do the trek.
Buy local produce/handicraft: Fresh plucked apples, Red Rajma, White rajma, Soyabean, Jhangura, Mandua, Urad lentil, Gahat pulse, Red rice, White rice, Himalayan Peas and many more
Activities
Complimentary Activities:
Hiking in the hidden Kodia forest
Escorted bird walks or forest hikes into the surrounding jungles with a naturalist.
Pluck and relish fresh apples from the orchard inside the eco-stay.
Touch the soil and have a feel of Organic farming.
Play with the farm pets dogs and sheep.
Interaction with local villagers living in high altitude remote areas.
Village tour
Camp fire.
Village tour