The Gaadi Ghar is a unique artistic earthen home with an equally gorgeous bathroom, straight out of a fantasy. With an SUV car as its entrance and stairs leading down to the cosy luxurious cottage, it's a sort of trailer home with a twist. Nestled within the reserve forest of Nainital, with a stream flowing alongside, majestic mountains views and birdsong as your alarm, it doesn't get better for a romantic getaway or a peaceful workcation.The cottage is a 900 mtr easy hike from the road. The space Gaadi Ghar is a part of the acclaimed Geeli Mitti campus in Nainital district. Geeli Mitti is a Centre of Excellence for sustainable living solutions, permaculture and extensive natural buildings built of earth, lime, stone, bamboo, wood...And yet the cottage feels completely separate from the campus, private and peaceful. The space is 20kms away from the main Nainital city and 5kms away from Pangot. There is common street-side parking about 900 metres away from the property. From there, it's an easy hike of 15-20 mins. Ensure that you reach by 5 p.m., since therafter no porter would be available to help you guide your way up and carry your luggage. Do not bring huge bulky suitcases as it gets very difficult to carry them up to the premises. The cottage has an organic sculpted bed, big enough for 2 adults. The attached bathroom has hot and cold water available 24/7. You will have a study table and chair for a workcation, and spacious window seats at multiple levels to admire the beautiful mountain views. Or you could just soak up the sun lounging in your rooftop garden and patio while listening to the stream flowing. An electric heater as well as a wood-fired bukhari is there to keep you extra warm. There is a separate shared kitchen space where you can cook only vegetarian meals/snacks and will have to wash your own utensils. No non-vegetarian food/snacks is allowed inside the premises. Provisions can be ordered from Nainital with a day's notice or carry along with you. We don't serve snacks. Breakfast will be provided complimentary, timings are 8:30-9:30 a.m. You can also get morning tea complimentary in the common dining area from 8-10a.m. Simple home-cooked vegetarian lunch/dinner is also available for Rs.300pp. with advance notice. Lunch time is 1-2 p.m. and dinner is 7-8 p.m., unless you want to cook yourself. We don't allow having meals inside the cottage. Do bring along your essential toiletries, medicines, snacks and drinks. Remember, there are no departmental stores or wine shops around so ordering anything will take a day. The common areas are additionally stocked with musical instruments, yoga mats, board games and books. The space is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful off-beat location to spend quality time with nature and friends. Or you are a digital nomad/writer looking for inspiration while working. If you are interested in learning about and experiencing sustainable living systems and earthen homes, this is a place not to be missed. Do not book if you are looking for touristy attractions, shopping, crowds, parties. Guest access Booking this space will give you automatic access to the Geeli Mitti campus, its facilities and the then ongoing activities in the farm. Though being offered complimentary with the Cottage stay, day visits to Geeli Mitti campus are normally charged @ Rs.2000 pp. Other things to note Jio, Vi and BSNL mobile networks work, but Airtel does not. There can be unexpected power outages which is the perfect opportunity for even more star gazing! However, emergency lights, candles and mobile chargers are available. Below experiences are available with prior notice and subject to availability: 1. Village tour with tea at a local's house @ Rs.500 2. Bird-watching with guide @ Rs.2000 3. Basket weaving session with local artisan @ Rs.600 4. Trek of 2 hours (easy to moderate) @ Rs.500, 4-6 hours (moderate) @ Rs.1000 5. Firewood for Bonfire set-up @ Rs.400. Can be inside the cottage in bukhari or outside in common area. 6. Movie screening at designated cozy spaces, with popcorn @ Rs.500 7. Session on mud building with a fun mud mixing experience @ Rs.800