Nestled amidst the quaint farms of Letibunga village, Aranya Agosh sits at ~7300 ft in the the Mukteshwar hills of Kumaon, facing the mighty Himalayan peaks- Trishul, Nanda Devi, & Panchachuli. Elevated on the first floor of the Ivy cottage, the Ivy Suite offers appealing interiors and bespoke outer seating areas for a family or a group of friends. We encourage you to use our new listing link for a discounted rate: airbnb.co.in/h/shoonya-aranyaagosh-ivysuite The space Indulge in the splendour of the Great Himalayas in the charming village of Letibunga in Mukteshwar. Our boutique stay is spread out in ~.5 acres with over 250 young native trees and features a family suite and three exquisite double rooms, providing a sumptuous sanctuary for up to 15 guests, including children. There are farms, trees, and village trails in the immediate neighborhood. The cottage area is secluded from the nearest houses at ~100 m walk. Most of the houses in the near vicinity are of native folks who are very warm and welcoming. The property faces east with a wide open view of the upper Himalayan range on the north side. On a clear morning, the rising sun and the white peaks can be captured in one frame from the first floor balcony. Climbing up to the gazebo at the top only makes it more mesmerizing. You can lift some weights or do yoga. Or, you can just stay cozy in your bed looking through the glass window at the sun rising up the mountain horizon. Guest access for Ivy Suite: The first floor of the cottage is completely reserved for our guests. There are two rooms - One is the Master bedroom with an attic, kitchenette, closet area, and attached bathroom. It can sleep four people including two in the attic. The other room, living + attic, is connected to the master bedroom. It has a seating area, book shelf, and a TV. The attic in the living room has a double bed and a sofa. Both rooms comfortably accommodate 6 people with three double beds. There is one restroom outside at the first floor level. Guests have access to another washroom at the ground floor (exclusively for Ivy Suite) next to the kitchen area. Distance: The property is at ~7 hours drive from Delhi/Noida, and 9 hours from Lucknow. 2-2.5 hours uphill drive from Kathgodam railway station. Roads are wide, and remain clear during all seasons. During tourist seasons, sometimes traffic runs slow until Bhimtal. We can arrange for a local taxi if booked a day in advance. Fare to be paid directly to the driver. Parking: The parking spot is adjacent to the main road. A ~600m (12-15 min) village trail walk takes you to the property. First 100 m are the steepest: We can drop the needful guests in our car until that spot. From there it is ~200 m flat >> 50 m uphill, not very steep >> ~250m flat and down hill. Our team member/s will provide help with heavy luggage/s. We request our guests to extend their helping hands in carrying light items and luggages such as laptop bags, hand bags, bag-packs etc. Food: - You can order delicious food from our a la carte food menu once the booking is confirmed. The food incorporates a symphony of unique flavours and local delicacies. - We request guests to confirm their food preferences from the shared food menu at least 1 day in advance for a delightfully smooth service. - Veg thali available for driver @ INR 250 Things to do: - Take an evening walk to the scenic and quiet Letibunga Primary school - Visit the Local village temple nestled in Oak (local name: banj) forest - Watch Himalayan birds closely while working or chilling in the balcony with the open view in the backdrop. - Give a helping hand to the locals in the farm fields and taste the hard work. - Take a guided trek through the scenic Letibunga Village to the waterfall down the hill and climb back through the forest. Extra charges apply and vary with different group sizes. - Go for a picnic at one of the best viewpoints of Letibunga. We will set up the tent for you, and get food items delivered to the picnic site. If the day is right, stay till dusk to see the moon rising while the clouds are painted in dramatic colors on the other side over the Mukteshwar hills. Charges: 1,000 INR exc food for group size of up to 4. Charges will vary with different group sizes. - Spend the evening in the common area, Kriti, over your favorite beverage. Have some fun time with friends and family playing board and card games. - Do a jamming session or record your own music in our common area- Kriti. We have got an acoustic guitar, ukulele, scarlet audio interface, and a mic. - Gather around the fire pit when it gets chilly and enjoy your favorite drinks together with hot snacks. Bonfire charges: INR 2000 (~2 hrs) for the stone fireplace (suitable for big groups), INR 1000 (~2 hrs) for the 2 small ones - Enjoy scrumptious barbecue snacks (Food charges extra and can be selected from the barbecue menu) - Find the constellations and see the milky way while the crickets are chirping to break the silence of the night. Pet Guidelines: - We’re excited to welcome your furry companions! While we love pets, our place is not fully pet-friendly in that regard. We request you to please keep them off the beds and linens to maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness for all our guests. - While we don’t have a pet menu, we’ll do our best to arrange your pet's favorite food—just let us know your preference. - If your pet is the adventurous type, please keep an eye on them in the open space, as the property isn’t fenced. Nearby tourist spots: - Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple and Chauli ki Jaali @ 8.7 km - Bhalugaad waterfall @15km - Bhimtal Lake @39 km - Nainital Lake @50km - Kainchi Dham/ Neem Karoli Baba Ashram @47km Guest access Guests have access to the whole property, except the bedroom and a washroom on the ground floor that is reserved for other guests. Other things to note 1. Wi-Fi speed: 100mbps + 2. If you are booking last minute, within less than 24 hours of check-in, we will serve as per the kitchen’s availability on the first day 3. Power cuts are rare, but in case of a maintenance-related outage, please note that the Mrida unit, including our common area, Kriti, does not have a power backup. The Ivy Cottage does have backup power that lasts up to 4 hours; however, geysers will not be operational during this time. Please use our new listing link to book at a discounted rate: https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1148382173024444246?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=3c4a4cb4-6f9c-4ebe-9406-c2e8ef4a35e1