Welcome to the most pristine, off the map, off beat experience of a Himalayan holiday
For the longest time, there was this delightful childhood dream of mine- of a pretty mountain cottage, in the Himalaya, in a remote, quaint little village. With flower lined paths leading from it, wide vistas of the highest snow peaks visible from all windows, and lush green fields and forests around it . Then, at some point in time, the dream started to take shape on ground, as a beautiful, amazing, mesmersing reality ! The site was found, the foundation laid, the walls stood up, and the roof was put in place, the windows and doors were fitted in! And thus BirdsCall, our mountain retreat was born, named for the first sound one hears there on waking up . And then, as often happens with dreams, one thing led to another....and a new dream took hold - of sharing this slice of heaven, this Nirvaana on Earth. To share in the beauty of the pristine location, the warm comfort, the million dollar views and of course the birdscall as well as the sounds of silence. And to go beyond just this one location, to explore and enjoy other unknown, unseen gems that can touch your heart and mind with their beauty, timelessness, and through this connection, give a special meaning to your own unique humanity. And thus Birdsong & Beyond was born, a travel venture offering bespoke sojourns at many many places, a lot of them not so well known, hidden gems, so to speak. These are trips rooted in our own deep and abiding passion for travel that speaks to the senses, heart, soul and mind. We bring to you sojourns that connect people and places in lasting, meaningful ways, by offering refreshing, relaxing, comfortable custom made journeys, with halts at family home stays or small guest houses. We are committed to personalized attention to the little details, local flavors and touches, that make a difference, and to your specific needs and preferences.
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Welcome to the most pristine, off the map, off beat experience of a Himalayan holiday
- 1. A sojourn @ BirdsCall Journey of the soul, voyage for the senses
- 3. The Journey begins In North India, from the Himalayan foothills, along the Ganga river valley, along NH48 highway, in Uttarakhand. Nearly 230 kms from Delhi to Haridwar- Rishikesh, then another 200km to go till BirdsCall, from Haridwar.
- 4. The Journey continues... Greater Cormorants sunning themselves along the Ganga, as seen from the highway
- 5. The Journey continues... The emerald Ganga, by our side for nearly all the way...perfect for a half way halt and some white water activities
- 6. The Journey continues... The milestones and map markers before we turn off-grid! 28 kms from BirdCall
- 7. At home Nanda Devi in full view- a classic sight on a clear morning from BirdsCall
- 8. At home The Cottage in full view- a retreat for perfect repose
- 9. At home Golden rays of sunrise filter through lush greens to caress BirdsCall
- 10. At home The eternal snows in full reflected glory- only at BirdsCall
- 11. At home The valley, the Himalayas and us :)
- 12. At Home Snow Peaks - The designated kiddies room, open to grown ups only when no children lay claims to it
- 13. At home Snow Peaks is also the Sun Room ,with a little sit out balcony, also ideal for stargazing at night
- 14. At home Kaphal - the second room on the ground floor, named after the popular local summer berry. Just as inviting, colorful and soul nourishing
- 15. At home A time for reminscences, lazy readings, merry bonding. All in the inviting, cosy, charming & comfortable nooks and corners at BirdsCall
- 16. At home Peaches is our one of our two ground floor rooms, with a million dollar vista of the grand Himalayas, and also a ringside peep into all the comings and goings of the village....as you will see next :)
- 17. Looking out From the upper floor room, aptly named Snow Peaks by our daughter, Keya.
- 18. Looking out The evening commute back from forest to village homestead, as viewed from the Peaches windows
- 19. For your taste buds Local organic fresh produce, just off the fields
- 20. For your taste buds Local organic fresh produce, just off the fields
- 21. Sights & hikes The Kartiksawamy Trek start point- dazzling views of Chaukhamba peaks.
- 22. Sights & hikes The Kartiksawamy temple ...on ‘razor’s edge’!
- 23. Sights & hikes Village walks...
- 24. Sights & hikes Birding around .....
- 25. Sights & hikes Birding around .....
- 26. Sights & hikes Sunset hues from a nearby temple trek
- 27. A few memories left behind • Delighted to have shared the joys of BirdsCall...our guest’s comments make us happier still :)
- 28. A few memories left behind • The Birdsong & Beyond experience...some more of our guests’ comments
- 29. A few memories left behind • A fellow home-stay owner from Gurgaon had this to say about her stay as our guest-we are so inspired by her !
- 30. Experiences and activities • Birding and nature connect • Overnite or day treks, Camping- Deoarityal, Chopta, Tunganath • Day treks- Kartikswamy, Nagnath, Rajeshwari Devi, ancient archeological sites of Chandnikhal village • Leisurely drives/ Mountain biking on level roads snaking over high ridges, through forests and villages all around with stopover picnics at scenic villages • Full day/ Multi day trips to Valley of flowers, Char- Dham, Hemkunt Sahib, Auli, as per season and inclination