Float Homestay- on private terrace in foothills

On the first hills of Nainital mountain range, in a clean, quaint, green village; forested hills on 3 sides, river valley on the 4th; soothing breeze, pure air and clear night skies. We welcome you for a peaceful and rejuvenating stay for all senses. Jim Corbett, Nainital at comfortable driving distance. 2 rivers nearby. Multiple hikes, walks, 1 trek, birding. Veg home-cooked meals available. Breakfast is complimentary. Private kitchen-dining. Kotabagh market- 2km. Host lives on property. The space Two rooms at opposite ends, a kitchen-dining/ recreation room in the middle, built on our terrace. Running along its length are flowering vines, acting as a green wall in front and canopy on top. The rooms are airy, sunlit, neatly furnished, and have multiple windows. The recreation area has a fully functional kitchen, dining space, a collection of books, board games. There are a number of outdoor seating/ dining/ working options, and a terrace with panoramic views. We have a 100 MBPS fiber internet connection. At the back is a kitchen garden where we grow organic and seasonal crops. On an average day you can spot/ hear at least 10 different bird species. There are a number of scenic walking and cycling trails cutting through forests. The area is rife with wild flora, which makes season changes starkly noticeable. 5 hr drive from NCR. 3 and half hour drive from Bareilly, which is well connected by air to a number of cities. Topography Kotabagh is a block in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It begins at the periphery of Jim Corbett’s forests, with expansive valleys. A gateway to The Himalayas, silhouettes of the Shivaliks can be seen in the distance. Moving North, the elevation gently increases, giving way to the first hills of the Nainital Range. The Dabka river to the West and Baur river to the East traverse along its length. This varied topography allows for adventure activities, detoxifying locales, birding opportunities & diverse wild flora and fauna. The valley is lined by farmlands and orchards, while the hills have contour farms. This geography is known as Bhabar– a belt of 8–16 km lying parallel to the slopes of the Shivaliks, where the rivers descending from the mountains deposit pebbles and disappear into permeable sediments. Ecoregion- Himalayan Subtropical Broadleaf Forest. Home to indigenous litchi, varieties of mango, gooseberry, jackfruit, turmeric, ragi & ginger. Activities Titeshwari Devi Mandir trek, Brahmasthali Mandir trek, Dabka river hike, Baur river hike, Sitavani hike, paragliding, birding, skygazing, pahadi cuisine. Popular Attractions Jim Corbett National Park, Nainital, Kainchi Dham, Sitavani Reserve, Bhowali-Ramgarh-Mukteshwar, Jim Corbett Ecopark, Himalayan Botanical Garden, Shri Hanuman Dham, Garjia Mata Mandir, Mahadev Mandir. Lakes & Waterfalls Nainital, Bhimtal, Sattal, Khurpatal, Naukuchiatal, Jim Corbett waterfall, Kotabagh waterfall, multiple seasonal waterfalls. REACHING KOTABAGH Road 5-hour drive from NCR. The roads are safe and well-paved. Accessible round the year, without any fear of landslides. Ideal routes- Moradabad – Kashipur – Ramnagar – Kotabagh Moradabad – Bazpur – Kaladhungi – Kotabagh Bus Depots Haldwani- 40 kms Ramnagar- 30 kms Local buses to Kotabagh Bus Stop ply from both these locations. Railway Stations Kathgodam/ Haldwani- 45 kms Ramnagar- 30 kms Airports Pantnagar- 60 kms Bareilly- 180 kms Guest access Honda Activa is available on property for hire. Free open parking on property. Other things to note This is a quiet village. You are requested to be soft. No music after 10 PM. Please consume alcohol responsibly. Not apt for parties. Govt laws mandate the maintenance of a Visitor's Register. You are requested to fill it upon arrival and provide Govt. IDs (Aadhar/ Passport/ DL) MANDATORY DISCIPLINE Let us turn off all electric points, water taps, air conditioners before leaving the room. Let us keep mesh doors always closed. Let us not smoke inside rooms and kitchen area. Let us keep volume of music low. Let us turn off all music instruments by 10 PM. Quiet hours-10 PM to 7 AM During winters, let us pre heat the room before sleeping, if required, and turn off the heaters before sleeping If you do not plan on doing the dishes, please use disposable plates. They are provided in the kitchen.