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The Nest Farm Stay

Farm Tour and Experience included

The Nest is our family’s initiative which grew from the desire to share our simple, farm life with others. The idea is offer an opportunity to others to enjoy a few days of living in tune with nature and feel the farm experience.

Comfortable accommodation is offered in four aesthetically designed, wood paneled rooms constructed in the traditional stone and mud style, typical of the Himalayas. Two single rooms and one family set are available on prior booking. Each room is spacious and well furnished, with attached bathrooms and overlooks our high density apple orchard. Far beyond are the spectacular views of Pangna and its rolling mountains.

We live on the farm, with three over friendly dogs, cows, goats, chickens and lots of Himalayan birds for company. This is where we grow apples, pears, apricot, cherries, kiwi, plums, prunes, pomegranate, walnuts, almonds and persimmon, exotic and seasonal vegetables - all grown organically. Come and live with us for a few days.

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Price

2000 Rs Per Person / Night

No Charges

Children Below one Year Of Age

Cost Includes

ALL THE ACTIVITIES OF FARM TOUR AND EXPERIENCE
SIMPLE FARM grown ORGANIC BREAKFAST, LUNCH , DINNER TEA AND SNACKS

Activities

You can also plan to use The Nest as a base for hiking and trekking through the mountains, but our advice is that one should be ready to change plans at short notice. Because The Nest is the kind of place where you may just want to sit back, soak in the tranquility of the mountains, indulge in the warm hospitality and delicious food, and spend your time with animals and or tour the farm. Or you can do nothing, except breathe in the cool fresh air during the day and count the stars at night. However, should you be inclined to indulge in some activities there is plenty to choose from.

Additional Activities at extra cost

North of Karsog is the peak of Shikari Devi crowned with a temple. It is a 7-8 hour trek one way through beautiful meadows and forests. Local legends say that even during the heaviest snowfall, the top of the temple remains free of snow due to blessings of the Pandavas who are believed to have lived here at one time. Ancient hunters prayed to the goddess for success in their hunts. It is a nine kilometers hike on a zig zag foot trance from the village of Bakhrot. A rest house of the Forest Department at Shikari can be availed for a night halt.

Is a centuries old temple near a lake. It can be reached by a 35 kilometres breathtaking drive through lush green forests of cedar, spruce and larch. This is followed by a four kilometers steep trek from the village of Rohanda. A visit to Kamru Nag offers an other wordly experience that takes us back to the times of mystics and sages.

Is a fun two hour hike just to check your fitness. You can choose a foot path to walk to from the Nest to Churag, one way six kms.

Is another mountain top that lies at one end of the Karsog Valley. Its temple is worshipped by childless couples. It is a 48 kilometres jeepable drive through a lush green mountain track and tiny hamlets. Park your vehicles at the village Mahavan and hike the remaining distance of four kilometers to reach the Tibba top. A fabulous view awaits you there.

Is another ancient temple built in 1664 AD by Raja Shyamsen a popular Rajput ruler. Dedicated to Lord Karna from the Mahabharat, the temple is widely revered by Himachalis and the resident deity – an incarnation of Karna - is believed to possess magical powers. A bracing drive through 25 kilometres of mountain roads will take you to the bottom of the Mahunag hill. The temple of Mahunag is a two kilometer hike.

From traditional Himachali and Garhwali food to fusion continental and North Indian recipes, you will find the food at ‘The Nest’ to be wholesome, fresh and finger licking good!

Breakfast typically consists of organic Indian dishes like stuffed Himachali Bhaturu, paranthas, organically produced local eggs , fruits, bread and spreads, farm made jam and chutney. Homemade snacks and soups are served the in late evening. Lunch and dinner are a mix of seasonal veggies that you harvest during day and non-vegetarian dishes, sourced from local market in the village. Specialties include seasonal fern (lingad) , which grows wild in the forest and takes a keen eye to identify, and rajma (kidney beans) grown on our own farm. You can choose between “kode ki Roti” made of (finger millet), normal wheat rotis and Makki ki roti with either sarson ka saag or kachaloo ki sabji. There is also fresh Goat Milk, our own homemade cottage cheese, ghee made from cow’s milk, Apple Cider and Apple wine, for travelers to sample.

What’s more, you can even pick your own basket of organic fruit and vegetable and take it home for a nominal price.

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