AppleFarmstay
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Himachal Pradesh
Gaonwaas
PROPERTY OVERVIEWÂ
A 100-year-old restored heritage bungalow situated at 6500 feet above sea level and nestled on the edge of the serene Himalayas and orchards of Kothkai known best for its apples and undulating landscape. The Apple Farm Stay is enfolded by lush mountains playing hide and seek with the clouds and with fresh water streams sparkling in the sunlight and flowing down the mountain slopes and around the apple orchards at the farm. Just a 60 km drive up the hills from Shimla this is the perfect place to experience the old-world charm of Himachali architecture.Â
STAY
The structure of The Apple Farm Stay was built in 1920 by the honcho great grandfather late Shri Thakur BalaNandwho at that time was the wazir of Ranvirgarh state in Himachal, Which he is following till date by the admirable amalgamation of the olden, golden and the modern elements you can find in his farm stay, a place which is quite exquisite in its very nature. But that’s not all to this place. The stay has 2 double rooms that are well spaced out.
WHAT TO EAT
The food here will hand down the best homemade organic meals you will get in the region. With most of the vegetables being sourced from the local region or grown on the neighboring farms, the fresh and healthy ingredients will surely make you move to the mountains and live a simple, healthy & beautiful lifestyle. During season time you can always go plucking walnuts or some of the juiciest and freshest fruit produce like apples, plums, and peaches for your breakfast porridge.
EXPERIENCEÂ
You can engage yourself with a host of activities at the farm to get a first-hand taste of what it takes to be a true 'KHAADU'.-From local sightings, nature walks, bonfires,snow drive expeditions (in winters) to living the rustic village life as you feeding milk the farm animals or watch the Gaddis herd their goats in the neighborhood pasture land.
HOW TO REACH
By Railway-from Delhi to Shimla by train would be to start the journey at Kalka, and reach Shimla. The homestay can be reached either via Shimla or via the Rajgarh route. Via Shimla, the place is 60 km away whereas the route via Rajgarh is accessible all throughout the year even during extreme winters in Himachal. It is best suggested that on booking you get in touch with us and we can then guide you with the best option to reach us at that time of the year.
By Road-The homestay can be reached either via Shimla or via the Rajgarh route. Via Shimla, the place is 60 km away whereas the route via Rajgarh is accessible all throughout the year even during extreme winters in Himachal. It is best suggested that on booking you get in touch with us and we can then guide you with the best option to reach us at that time of the year.
By Air-The closest airport to Shimla is at Jubarhati, Shimla the place is 60 km away whereas the route via Rajgarh is accessible all throughout the year even during extreme winters in Himachal. It is best suggested that on booking you get in touch with us and we can then guide you with the best option to reach us at that time of the year.
ABOUT THE HOST
The host has always aspired to live in an isolated yet beautiful place away from Shimla, living a simple life with his family he has associated with NOM a few years ago in the hope to bring authentic local experiences to travelers.
Bookings will only be confirmed on a 1 pax or 6 pax basis.