Gahana Orchards, Mukteshwar

GAHANA ORCHARDS Spread over several acres of mountain terrain, Gahana Orchards located in Sargakhet Village in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, is the ancestral home of the Mehra family. It was built by ADC Bacchi Singh Mehra, aide to the Maharaja Jind of Patiala, from 1942-55. The property, which lies 3 kms ahead of Mukteshwar, was opened to visitors some 20 years ago. It has two guest houses – the Somerset Lodge and Oak Chalet — that are today run by Bacchi Singh ji’s grandson Manoj.

Around is home to wild cats such as leopards and various mountain birds including the Chakors, Magpies, Mynas, Jungle fowl, Babblers and Whistling thrush.

SOMERSET LODGE is a hillside cottage. It has two suites and three rooms, with attached washrooms. Common dinning area doubles as a conference room, with a modern running kitchen on the side. Oozing old world charm, Somerset Lodge is a cosy mountain retreat that was once the family home of ADC Bacchi Singh Mehra, aide to the Maharaja Jind of Patiala, from 1942-55. Some 20 years ago, it was opened to travelers who wanted to enjoy the tranquil environs of higher Himalayas.

OAK CHALET is a secluded guest house nestling deep in the woods. It is a fine example of fast-disappearing traditional missionary art. It has four rooms, each of which offers an uninterrupted view of the Himalayan valley below. The dense forest around is home to wild cats such as leopards and various mountain birds including the Chakors, Magpies, Mynas, Jungle fowl, Babblers and Whistling thrush.

VAGABOUND TREKS Get up close and personal with the natural beauty of Uttarakhand and the upper reaches of the Himalayas. Join us for 4-16 day treks through the green valleys, along the bubbling rivers and the high mountains to the Himalayan glaciers of Kafni, Pindari, Meelamb and Sundar Dunga. See the beauty of the Nanda Devi Biosphere unfold in front of your eyes. We also organize treks to the Valley of Flowers, Darma Valley, the serene Alpine meadow of Bedni Bugyal enroute to the mysterious Roop Kund.

These treks can also be tailor-made for groups of various sizes, depending on the time you have.

ROCK CLIMBING If the thrill of adventure is what you are seeking, stick with us.

Test your nerves and strength with rock climbing (40-80 feet) at the famous Chauli ki jaali at Mukteshwar; rappelling down to 150 feet, jumaring, or practice archery. These are some of the day time thrills we organize for our guests on regular basis.

BIRD WATCHING is an interesting hobby you can indulge in here. The chirping of the Chakor, singing of the magpies, the maynas, jungle fowl, whistling thrush, babblers and not to miss call of the hill crow, all make you realize the natural beauty this region is endowed with.

JUNGLE WALKS / NIGHT WALKS Take time out to explore nature’s bounty, the rich flora and fauna of Uttarakhand, by joining us for mountain walks, along the leopard trail that runs through the hill village of Sargakhet.

Come for a picnic near the brook that runs through our village. The sound of water rushing over the pebbles, will sooth your nerves, give you time for mental contemplation. The beauty of the waterfall located at a distance of 1 and ½ hour trek down the hill will mesmerizes you, who knows, even inspire you to paint or pen down poetry.

Come for silent night walks through the woods on our property that is spread over several acres, with your ear to the ground for the sound of a leopard on the prowl or boar chasing its evening meal.

Tariff Sheet – 2015-2016 (valid till June 2016)

Package Price – per person

Price Include

• Accommodation at the Camp Rafter on twin/Triple share
• All meals as mentioned in the plan, lunch is veg and dinners include non veg dishes
• Rafting as mentioned
• Bonfires
• Supervised body Surfing
• Cliff Jumping
• AM / PM Tea / Coffee supplements
• Light Snacks around the bonfire
• Escorted Hikes and Walks around the camp

Prices do not include

Any personal expenses like soft drinks, sodas, mineral water, tele calls

Any travel or transfer expenses or pre and post rafting transfers

Any insurance or medical costs

Any taxes and service charges – The same are levied at existing precribed and prevailaing govt policies

Any cost not explicitly covered in the list of inclusions