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Experience village tourism when you stay in these remote fully furnished house which are easily accessible by road.Discovering Himachal tourism is an experience which is not only unique but the taste of the experience shall linger on for a while. Himachal Pradesh tourism includes charming & tolerant, Himachalis for whom looking after guest is not just a trend but an obsession. God fearing with variety of rituals, traditional fairs and festivals, customs, craft and fascinating landscapes. For some, its a romantic hide away for some quite and peaceful ideal second honeymoon spot. Where normal day tension are hard to find Himachal where love flows, gods dwell, excitement and fun, galore.
To sum it Adventure Hills offers you a great escape and opportunity to reveal in your freedom. Stay in homely comfort and get to know hospitality even better.
Orchard House (Dianli)
Fancy an out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon? If yes, then this getaway at Dianli in Himachal could be your private haven. Though the drive from Shimla is longer than what comfort dictates, the flashing scenes of steep hills covered with a jigsaw of soft moss and snow, and the leggy pines towering to the skies, are more than ample compensation.
As you drive past the bend, bypassing Nerwa (5 km), taking the steep road to Dianli, you stumble upon a fairytale house set amidst acres of thick forests, with steps of verdant lawn dotted with vibrant flowers.
Just perfect for some much-needed R&R (rest and relaxation)! Sit back in a recliner and watch the love-play of a pair of dragonflies as they dip and swoop through shards of sunlight. Lie beneath the natural canopy of pines watching the graceful eagles soar where no man can venture. If you crave some action, walk down the gradual steps of the hillside, skip across a trickling stream and explore the whispering forests of Dianli.
Clear glass framed in natural finish wood with views of the rolling hillside; green lawns dotted with patches of yellow-white lilies from which a fat bee sips busily; slate roofs, wooden floors and a glowing angeethi — that's Dianli in all its splendor.
A 40-year-old house, which has recently been renovated, is where the action is. Three bedrooms with attached baths, a sitting-cum-dining area and a kitchen is the accommodation on offer.
Each room is different in terms of décor and size. The furnishings are simple and basic with the accent on comfort. The kitchen is easily accessible with doors leading inside the house and outside to the garden. Your privacy remains intact as the cook whips up a meal and leaves quietly, with you wondering where all that food came from!
The charm of the farmhouse lies in the picture-perfect glimpses of the valley and forests and the woody 'feel' of the house, warmed by a simmering angeethi. The cozy ambience is quite unlike anything you have experienced before and if you're lucky, you get a chance to snuggle inside as the rain drums heavily outside.
The garden, laid out in steps, is a riot of color with flowers, plants and beds of coriander and chillies. Two wooden swings, which face each other, are just perfect for some sizzling eye-to-eye flirting! So get close and personal at Dianli where the service and hospitality ensure that you return for more. Each day brings with it ample chances for leisurely strolls, impromptu naps and whatever else you are in the mood for!
Steamed rice, pungent purana meat and some lassi is what makes dining at Dianli a special experience. Green is the color topping almost every dish at the table. The abundance of homegrown coriander and chillies has to show up somewhere! So see green, eat green but feel pink!
Breakfast is usually stuffed parathas with chilled curd. Those needing conventional eggs and toast to kick-start their day would need to specify the same at the time of booking, as the provisions have to be purchased at Nerwa. Lunch and dinner are Indian in selection with the usual lentil, vegetables, salad and rice. The traditional hospitality and care shines forth making each meal different. Chicken lovers might go hungry, as fresh supplies are not available.
Purana meat is a local delicacy and even the most stoic Himachali lights up with enthusiasm at the mere mention of it. In lay terms it is a leg of mutton wrapped in salt and hung to dry. The finished product is similar to beef jerky, however it's simpler to eat in a curry form rather than dry since the smell might be too much for you.
This holiday spot might not be crammed with activities. However, if you want a dose of living Himachal-style, then this is the place to be.
The lazy lovers should hit the gentle jungle trail with a picnic basket to explore the numerous secluded niches that the hills abound in. A leisurely lunch followed by some serious sky gazing is just what every cozy couple needs.
For the walk alcoholic, the hills are criss-crossed with options. Though the undulating terrain calls for some careful footwork, don't let that daunt you! Instead, bundle up and get going. The length and incline of each trail calls for different levels of stamina and fitness, so choose the one most suited to your comfort levels. Carry a sandwich for the in-between hunger pangs along with sinful chocolate bars to raise those flagging energy levels. Eat well when in the hills as you easily burn off the calories. An empty stomach can be disastrous, as a wobbly walker is often an injured one!
Water lovers can drive down to Lalpani (15-20 mins) for a day by the khud, swimming in an emerald pool, or simply snoozing on sun-baked rocks If your nerves are frazzled, your back is aching, your head is pounding and you are not craving for adventure at every turn, then Dianli is where you can simply lie back and relax!
Apple Country (Rukhala):
A sharp incline marks the pitted road leading to the green and red farmhouse that echoes the colors of the forests and the apples. In the heart of the prosperous Kotkhai belt in Himachal, Rukhla is a combination of startling scenic beauty, delectable , apples, quaint customs and age-old hospitality. An ideal getaway for the couple seeking solitude, this Adventurehills hideaway, comes complete with long walks through shady avenues, picturesque niches for that 'secluded' picnic, a cozy swing where the sunset spills to your feet and much more.
Winter, spring, summer or fall, revel in the myriad seasons at Rukhla. Summer brings golden hills with trees standing bare and desolate. In spring the verdant valleys get covered in fluffy blossoms of pink, white and purple. Soon the fruit-laden boughs bend to kiss the ground, as the air is redolent with the smell of luscious apples, ripe cherries and juicy apricots. Winter is accompanied by frosty winds and stark landscape; trees with iced limbs stretch to reach the sun.
The Apple Story: Apples are the main money-spinners in this region, with popular varieties being Royal, Golden and Granny Smith or Ruspippen. The season stretches through the year from sowing seedlings in December-January to harvesting ripe fruit in August-September. Surprisingly, in the month of March, crisp weather and low temperatures are needed for the green shoots to sprout. Good rains, no pests, ample sunshine and a healthy dose of luck results in an annual bumper crop. So buckle up and drive to Rukhla to romance the apples!
A fairytale farmhouse on a hillside complete with sloping roofs, wooden floors, rafters and fireplaces. Echoing the typical hill architecture style, the house is a duplex with many windows and a wide verandah at the front. The farmhouse offers three spacious bedrooms, each with picture postcard views, a dining room with an open kitchen, and a sitting area that overlooks the garden. A quaint arrangement, which makes you feel at home.
The warmth of the kitchen infiltrates each room, driving away the chill. As you climb to the first floor, the house groans reassuringly, settling deeper in its foundations! The dining-cum-sitting room has a fireplace as well as an angeethi to keep you warm. It's quite a thrill to see the pines being whipped by frozen winds as you sit pretty, warm as toast! One bedroom has the luxury of a fireplace while the other two juggle heaters and extra quilts to ward away the cold.
The garden is a burst of color with a Radha-Krishna temple occupying one corner. A wrought iron swing is prominently placed, overlooking the apple orchards.
The interiors are simple with an accent on local materials and colors. Nothing screams flamboyant, as the theme is homely and cozy. You can dive into thick quilts for a cuddle as your glowing cheeks mirror the red embers in the fireplace. Or enjoy a mid-morning drink in the garden as the sun warms your back and the wood smoke-tinged air tempts you to catch 40 winks.
Dig into the wholesome 'sidcoo', a delectable local specialty you just won't be able to resist. They are steamed wheat cakes stuffed with a mixture of lentils, opium seed paste and spices that are eaten hot and fluffy with oodles of ghee. For a variation you might want to try the sweet ones that are stuffed with jaggery. Sidcoo freaks swear that when accompanied by a glass of chilled chhach and a bowl of hot lentils, it rivals the best gourmet selections!
Start your day with a selection of fruit (when traveling in fruity season) and a glass of lassi. The Himachal version of this popular yogurt drink is milder and less bodied than its Punjabi counterpart. Lunch is simple fare, usually vegetables, dal with roti and rice. Dinner is on the lines of lunch with few local dishes included for variety. Food is vegetarian with an odd egg thrown in. Hardcore meat-eaters would have to forgo their staple.
Though a cook will prepare all your meals, you can on occasion turn chef and whip up special surprises for dinner. Picture this, a table set for two, bathed in candlelight and a fire licking the grate -- it doesn't get more romantic than this. The best is yet to come. No chopping and grinding, no dishes and you don't even have to clean up that after-dinner mess. Surely you will agree that things are never so easy back home!
Meals are generally fixed with little scope for last-minute delights. Any special selections would require advance notice, as the supplies would have to be brought from Theog or Shimla.
What does a couple look for when planning a honeymoon? A beautiful location, good food and lots of solitude! At Rukhla you have the wish list plus good weather and oodles of fresh air. You have crisp morning sunny afternoons and dusky evenings. The days stretch out before you endlessly and each option is more pleasant than the last.
When you feel like company, walk a kilometer on a curving road to a tiny temple that is dedicated to a serpent. The locals will gladly regale you with legends to do with the origin of the shrine, if you wish. Pay your respects, then turn around to gaze at the most beguiling landscape.
The area abounds in lovely locations just right for an informal meal. Carry a basket with sandwiches, fruit and something to drink. Spread that cloth and tuck in. Simple food never tasted so good. With the velvety moss beneath you and the sun on your back, a nap just has to follow!
The adventurous can try a 1-km jungle walk, which cuts through the forests to reach a rambling forest rest house. Though the path is steep, it is short enough to attempt. Stop as many times as your lungs demand en route as the scenery never fails to thrill.
The water babies can drive to Chagaunti (12 km/ 25 mins) -- the point where the rivers Giri and Chagaunti meet. Spend the day by the frothy river and if hungry, dip in those fishing rods for some fishy delights.
For those staying more than 2 days, a full day trip to Chambi-Kuppar (40 km/ 2 hrs) is suggested. The gushing waterfall tumbling gently over rocks can be the perfect shower during the summer months. So carry a pair of shorts and a tee -- you can have your fun under the rushing streams of the waterfall.
Slip into the traditional mode and get the blessings of the local deities. Devote half a day for exploring the ancient Kiari Temple (10 km/ 20 mins) and the Deori Temple (12 km/ 30 mins). The former is a 300-year-old monument dedicated to Durga, while the latter houses an incarnation of Durga and an idol of Langara Vir. The structures with monastery-like conical roofs and bold carvings in both stone and wood are indeed worth a visit.
Note: The temples are not open to non-locals. And even residents who don't belong to Rukhla are not allowed inside. Women are not permitted to enter the interiors, so they place their offerings at a window ledge on the side.
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