WanderLust by MettāDhura- A Treehugging Cabin

“Not all those who wander are lost”. Each one of us is searching the meanings of our life and experiences. We wander far and near yearning in pursuit of the familiar amidst the unknown. Welcome to WanderLust, a small Treehugging Cabin house amidst a lush green orchard with a Himalayan view and a bit of homely comfort. Its ideal for those seeking adventure and experience of verdant woods with birdsongs in the misty dawns, music of the cicadas in the dusks and the occasional call of the wild. The space MettāDhura is an experiential homestead built in a quaint little sub-alpine Himalayan village Merdhura in Jalna Block, Almora.MettāDhura has a studio SoulSpace a cozy chalet Inspire amidst an orchard of deciduous fruit trees and evergreen pine and oak trees spread over an acre. We, a group of nature lovers (under the banner of Kumaon Elements) have built this small place in the hills to unwind from the drills of our modern-day urban lives. A space for rest, peace and mindfulness built on the Buddhist practice of “mettā” or “maitrī”, loving-kindness and compassion for all beings. Our cottages are built with locally available material by local artisans and syncs with the serene atmosphere of the village and the forests nearby. Our farm and orchard are occasionally visited by a family of a barking deer and her fawn, butterflies, porcupines, and by monkeys during the harvesting. Every day starts with birdsongs and ends with their lullaby. Guest access Guests are welcome to enjoy 300sq.ft solo living space, The Inspire and its designated sleeping areas, restrooms, balcony and seating areas and kitchenette areas. We aim at experiential tourism and giving our guests a homely feel. They can enjoy the serenity and beauty of the place at their own leisure in the patio or balcony on the first floor. Guest can roam & relax around the orchard, take walks in the forest trails within & around the property. The surrounding forest & nearby hills with the snowcapped Himalayas as the backdrop creates a lovely frame to lose oneself. The last 750 mt. of the approaching road is kuchha country road and driving vehicle should be avoided if it rains or snow. Guest should be prepared to walk this distance and come prepared for both rains and cold as in mountains weather can change quickly. Guests are requested to carry any essential medicine/food item that they cannot do without, being situated in a rural and remote area these may not be available locally. Other things to note 1. We serve traditional meals at our own dine area, Bon Appétit (Additional Rs. 1500/head/day for all meals). Serving food apart from evening tea at house is chargeable separately. On the other hand if you love to cook, you can having basic kitchen amenities and specific items ( Rs. 700/ day). 2. Our home is set up in an orchard that encourages harmless co-existence of so may birds, insects and other living things around. At the same time we live close to forest which is habitat of few wild animals as well, which co-exist harmlessly. 3. The rough hilly terrain can be a challenge and discomforting for some guests, especially toddlers or small children, elderly and persons with mobility or visual disabilities. Please be informed and consider these before reservation. 4. We would prefer your driver to manage own accommodation available at nearby market (7km from MettāDhura) with a reasonable rate. 5. For winter and guest need , fireplace and room heater is provided in night. Also, outside fireplace can be arranged and charges for all these are payable separately. 6. We request our guests to be respectful of the local culture, lives, nature and our natural environment. 7. We will love to see responsible living. Your love & affection to MettāDhura will help us to keep it always beautiful and ensure its tranquillity to all the fellow travellers.