ESQAPE GEHNA

2 bedroom, pet friendly British-era stone cottage in Mukteshwar

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    2 Bedrooms

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    Upto 6 Guests

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    Entire Cottage

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    Secluded Location

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    Himalayan View

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    Private Orchard

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    10mins Walking from Parking

THE DESTINATION

A birder’s paradise, if you want to live in nature, slow down
time and reset your mind, then come to Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand
Mukteshwar is a sleepy little hill town, unlike the popular hill stations.

 

There is no crowded mall road, no shopping or busy public spaces. Besides
some casual sights, waterfalls a few cafes, there is not much for sightseeing in Mukteshwar.

 

Mukteshwar is a place to enjoy nature, while away your days in peace
& sit next to a warm bonfire with your family and friends.

THE COTTAGE

A two bedroom cottage located in the sleepy Kumaoni village-Gehna, Esqape
Gehna is a secluded, British-era style cottage in Mukteshwar for couples and families.

 

Nestled inside a pear, peach and plum orchard, we are located about 1 km off the highway
on a kacha village road with panoramic views of the Himalayan snow-peaks and the sunset.

 

We serve delicious, authentic Kumaoni cuisine and
farm-fresh home-cooked meals from our kitchen.

 

Lounge in the garden, read a book in the orchard or
enjoy the beautiful sunset from our veranda.

 

Reminiscent of the Dak Bungalows or the forest rest houses of the British era,
at Escape Gehna traditional Victorian architecture meets warm Kumaoni hospitality.

THE BEDROOM

The cottage has 2 large, equally sized bedrooms with attached bathrooms,
surrounded by a large covered veranda, a garden and a fruit orchard.

 

There is no living room, dining or kitchen. Meals are served either in the bedrooms,
the covered veranda or in the orchard. Guests do not have access to the service kitchen.
Bedrooms are not interconnected from the inside, but from the covered veranda.

 

You can enjoy panoramic views of the Nandadevi peaks and catch a
beautiful sunset right from the veranda or the garden in front of the cottage.

GALLERY

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AMENITIES

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WiFi

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Attached Bathrooms

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In-house staff

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Clean & comfy beddings

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Towels & toiletries

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Farm to table meals

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Smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime & TataSky

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Room heaters

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Bonfire

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Yoga mats

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Hot water kettle, Tea/Coffee sachets

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Garden Furniture

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

Meals:

  • Meals are NOT included.
  • Meal charges:
    • Breakfast Rs 250pp.
    • Lunch/dinner: Veg Rs 350 pp, Non-veg: Chicken Rs 450pp, Mutton Rs 550pp.
  • We have a cook who will prepare delicious home-cooked meals and local Kumaoni dishes.
  • The kitchen is NOT available for guest use.
  • Please let the staff know about your food preferences or allergies if any.
  • Bill for F&B needs to be paid the night before check-out.

House Rules:

  • Check in: 14:00
    Check out: 10:00
    Please respect the Check-in and Check-out time. We need 4 hours to reset the cottage. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to charge and the next booking.
  • No Noise: You are welcome to enjoy your time at the cottage, but we do not allow loud music or unruly behaviour of any kind.
  • Staff will be available till 22:00.
  • Pet friendly: Small dogs and other pets are welcome (cats not) and please let us know beforehand if you are bringing a pet.
  • The rooms are strictly non-smoking. You may use the gardens or outside areas.

Accommodation:

  • Book privately: We accommodate 1 set of guests at a time and we charge for a minimum of 4 guests. Please select the exact number of guests while booking.
  • No of Guests: We can accommodate up to 6 guests. 4 on double beds and 2 on extra beds.
  • No AC: We do not have an air conditioner at the property as none is required.
  • Not a Hotel: It is our best effort to give you the highest level of service, but you are booking a cottage in a secluded location, about 3 hours away from any big towns. Repair and other services can sometimes take many days to reach. Please remember this before booking.
  • We have a Smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime & TataSky.

Getting There:

We are located about 1km off the main Mukteshwar Sargakhet highway. The final 1km is kacha village road and the last 300 meters is not motorable and you have to walk down to the cottage on kacha road.

  • Car: We are about 380 kms from Delhi NCR and 80% of the route is in the plains. Haldwani/Kathgodam is the last town in the plains, after that about 70kms is a very gradual hilly road.
  • Rail | Bus: Kathgodam is the railway station/bus station 70kms from us, with 3 trains and many buses running daily from Delhi. We recommend the Ranikhet Shatabdi. We can arrange a pick and drop service to both at charge.

Air: Closest airport is Pantnagar about 90kms from the cottage.

Wifi and Mobile networks:

  • We have a dedicated 10 MBPS wi-fi, good enough for WFM and video calls. If you require more bandwidth, that is also possible at extra cost.
  • All mobile networks work better than the plains for calling and data.

Parking & Access:

  • There is parking for 2-3 cars, 300 meters from the cottage on the village road. It is a safe place to park.

THINGS TO DO IN MUKTESHWAR

  • Birding: Mukteshwar is a birder’s paradise with more than 100 resident and migratory birds inhabiting the forests around the cottage.
    You don’t need much, a good binocular, a field guide of your choice and start right at your cottage.
  • Studying local flora: If you are interested in plant life then Mukteshwar can keep you occupied for days.
    Each coming season brings its unique beauty to the landscape with lush green monsoons to rust red autumns and vibrantly colorful spring and summer.
    January to March is a unique time to witness the blooms of the Himalayan Rhododendron trees that cover the forest floor in crimson red.
  • Treks, hikes and walks: All around the cottage there are beautiful hikes and treks you can enjoy, from a casual walk to a day long intense trek.
    Not only good for your health, but these hikes around the cottage into the oak forest are truly the essence of Mukteshwar.
  • Local sightseeing: Mukteshwar Dham temple, Chauli ki Jaali and KMVN snowpeak viewpoint, Bhalugarh waterfalls are some of the popular sights, but we recommend avoiding visiting on the weekends as they get really crowded.
    The travel guide will have Google locations and details of all sightseeing in Mukteshwar and nearby.
  • Swimming in natural spring water: One of the most unique experiences of Mukteshwar is a relaxing swim in one of its waterfall pools. The Himalayan spring water gushing down the hills is an amazing way to wash away your stress and stiffness.
    Check with us about some of the secret spots to enjoy your swim without crowds.
  • Fruit picking: You can lend a hand and help us pick the fruits in the orchard if you happen to be visiting during harvest season. No discount for your day’s labour though 🙂

ESQAPE MUKTESHWAR TRAVEL GUIDE

Once you confirm the booking, we will send you a detailed travel guide with
recommendations for stoppages enroute to Mukteshwar,
the best sightseeing and most delicious food in
and around Mukteshwar and much more.

 

You need nothing else but our guide
to make the best of your visit.

GUEST REVIEWS

The whole place was an experience! Loved the location, the property, the food and the staff.

Ritu Swraswat

A Five Star Rating! The whole place was an experience! Loved the location, the property, the food and the staff.

Bindiya Deora

Beautiful property surrounded by lush greens, quite nicely maintained and away from all the hustle, with breathtaking views of Trishul and Nanda Devi.

Heena Arora

We were determined to take this property through Airbnb when we first saw it. And were struggling to book the dates as it was packed every single day. That made us more curious about it and we kept checking on an hourly basis then.

Himraj Singh

The cottage is very cute with a splendid view of the snow capped peaks. Just don’t miss the sunrise. And also, the beautiful waterfall down the village for which we had to take this lovely trail through the forests and villages.

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