An Enchanting Himalaya Tour

Unknown to many, Kumaon region of India is stunning beautiful surrounded by majestic peaks of Himalayas, which are snow capped all the year round. The green Deodar and rhododendron forests, the symmetrical terraced fields , the fruit orchids lends an ethereal beauty to the whole valley unparallel to any other destination in India. While embarking on Himalaya tours you must consider the experience of walking through this picturesque region. To make your holiday a success we at Kalmatia Sangam have worked out a suitable itinerary to take you through these quaint little villages by foot. We recommend at least 6 days fully enjoying the experience.

To get a glimpse into the local lifestyle it is important that you stay overnight in one of our renovated village houses. These village houses are modified to suit our guest’s comfort without compromising the essence of the original construction. The village houses that are built for the guests are made in traditional way using wood, slate and stone. They have thatched tiled roofs and the interior is painted with mud and lime. This helps to keep the rooms warm in winters and cool in summers. The bathrooms are not attached to the main house as it was built similarly in the traditional way but each is provided with western toilet, fresh towels and organic soaps which are locally produced. Instead of hot shower you are provided with a hot bucket of water for your bath.

The village houses are often located at a height and are surrounded by oak, pine and rhododendron trees.  After a day’s walk through the terraced fields and green forests you will truly enjoy the enchanting views from the veranda outside your village house. You can have a cup of tea while admiring the view in this peaceful environment. At night you will be served tasty local cuisine by our local chef. The vegetables are locally grown at the backyard which is used to produce these meals. As for water, you will be served mineral water.

While you are on your Himalaya tours we plan a three overnight stay in three villages while walking from one village to other during the day. At the end of your village walk you return totally rejuvenated and happy to make your holiday a success.

A Natural Holiday Destination

Getting away from the hustle bustle of daily life seems like an attractive proposition during the holiday season. Cool weather, clean air to breath, greenery all around and absence of traffic is our aim when we think of a holiday. Almora a small city in Kumaon offers an ideal option. Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya resort is the exact destination for this purpose. Set on a hill top with a backdrop of mighty Himalayas we offer you a luxurious holiday to refresh and relax you.

The view is breathtaking when you look around after reaching the resort. All the cottages that we offer for accommodation have a view of the snow capped Himalayas from their veranda and most of the famous Himalayan peaks are visible on a clear morning. Your sense of wellbeing gets heightened when you walk into the sunlit terrace to have your first meal of the day. Breakfast on an open terrace with tall Himalayan peaks all around you is a sight unparalleled to any that you have experienced in your life.

Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya resort is a mix of natural and modern lifestyle. While we offer to take you on a walk through Kumaon village with traditional living, our cottages are equipped with every modern amenities that you may require during your stay with us. The food that you eat in our Sangam restaurant is a mix of traditional and continental. While we have our spicy Indian menu, we also offer Thai, Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine.

We have special offers for our guests depending on the duration of their stay. We have a special discount for retired army officers. They get 20% off on all meal plans and accommodation. We also have special offers coming up from time to time depending on the duration of your stay. As of now we offer a night stay free with 5 nights of your stay on occupancy of some of our cottages. Children below 5 years get to stay free. Also your breakfast is free including taxes. Another attraction of our resort is that if you are a pet lover and is travelling with your pet, we offer free pet accommodation!

We plan your holiday in such a way that you have maximum activities with the nature. There are large number of birds which frequent this area and you will get to see a quite a number of exotic and unusual species.  Also a trip to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is an opportunity to see the fauna that exists in this part of the country.

Kumaoni Way of Life

The northern hilly region of Kumaon offers one of the best holiday destinations in India. This region gives you an opportunity to stay close with the nature. With the abundance of flora and spectacular view of the Himalayas you will experience a kind of peace that is vastly missing in the cities. From mid September till April is the best time for Himalaya tour.

Kalmatia Sangama boutique resort near Almora is the best place where you can stay while you get familiar with the region. We at the resort organise a Kumaoni village trek to give you a glimpses into their way of life. While walking from one village to another you will experience the friendly nature of the people of this region.

Jageshwar Temple

The Kumaoni people are sturdy and hard working mostly working in the fields. They are also engaged in hand crafted artifacts which is a specialty of this region. Availability of variety of fruits also gives them an option to make jams etc. from fruit extract. Within their simple lifestyle they welcome guests and look after them with utmost hospitality.

The presence of a large number of temples show that they are religiously inclined people. The interesting fact about these temples is that they were built hundreds of years ago showing some unique architecture of that era. The most famous is the Jageshwar temple which is actually a cluster of number of temples.

The people of Kumaon are fond of festivals. They celebrate Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, Basant Panchami, Janmashtami etc. Sankranti is a festival which is celebrated with great fanfare during the harvest season. This festival has the attraction of holding village fairs too. A special mention should be made of the Ramlila plays that are performed during dussehra.

Village House

While on the Himalayan tour you will experience a great deal of Kumaoni cuisine. They are simple and are mostly made of pulses and vegetables. Most of the dishes are made from locally grown vegetables. Aloo ke gutke is a popular dish made with potatoes, whole coriander and spices. Papad ki sabji is made with colocacia leaves combined with spices and chick pea flour. Jhloli/Bhaat is also made with chick pea flour mixed with curd with pieces of radish cooked in the gravy.

The village walks through the interiors of Kumaon will show you the beauty of the place, cultivated fields in the hills, the prehistoric rock paintings and the spectacular site of the snow capped mountains right from your village house.

Relishing Holiday Cuisine at Kalmatia Sangam

There is no substitute for a holiday that is comfortable, free of stress and a promise of delicious food to tickle your taste buds. There are plenty of holiday destinations that promise to give you a dream holiday fulfilling all your wishes. India resorts in Himalayas in the picturesque town of Almora offer to give you an inspiring holiday amongst the grandeur of the majestic Himalayas. These resorts and hotels offer breath taking view of Himalayas while giving you an experience of rustic Kumaoni life.

India resorts like Kalmatia Sangam is one of the most luxurious retreats nestled in the green hills surrounding the city of Almora. With ten individual cottages we ensure that you spend quality time with us and leave feeling happy and contented already planning a comeback in the next season.

We believe that the best part of the holiday is the kind of food that is served to you wherever you are staying. Keeping this in mind we try to bring you delectable cuisine from all over the world including our local recipes.

Sangam restaurant is the heart of our resort offering great dining experience. We make sure that you should enjoy our food in style and comfort. The breakfast is served in open terrace with morning sun with the view of the peaks of Himalayas. What can be more perfect than the sun warming your back while inhaling the fragrance of freshly baked bread and muffins. Take your pick from a wide range of menu from fresh bread, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, muffins, local fruit preserves and so on.

The next meal is the lunch which is served as buffet. You get to choose from a range of dishes to suit your mood. The food is spiced up with variety of herbs that we grow in our garden. We also use organic vegetables from the local villages. Be it European, Mediterranean or Indian we serve all of them.

Dinner again is a grand affair with mouthwatering dishes that are exotic as well as local. It consists of Lebanese, continental and Italian with enough Indian delicacies for those who prefer our spicy desi flavor. The local Kumaoni dishes are quite a hit with the guests. They have their own distinct flavor and we recommend you to try out Kappa made with spinach or alu ke gutke or typical Kumaoni bread- Lesu to be eaten with ghee or butter.

A Healthy Body- A Healthy Mind At Kalmatia Sangam

With the holiday season round the corner you might decide to run far away from the maddening crowd! The idea to visit a place with no crowd, clean fresh air, plenty of greenery and natural beauty can be immensely tempting. Kalmatia Sangam, a Himalayan hotel can offer you all of this and more.

Perched on a hilltop, 10 km away from the nearest town Almora, Kalmatia Sangam offers a luxurious holiday ensuring that you enjoy the natural beauty of its surrounding as well as spend your holiday achieving maximum health and happiness.

To make your day more interesting, we at this Himalayan hotel arrange a number of activities which are mostly walks and excursion to the nearby places through the lush green forests of cedar and rhododendron. In case you are feeling lazy you can retire to your cottage room with a book from our well stocked library. If you are in a mood to pamper yourself, visit our spa for Swedish body massage and foot reflexology. Both these therapies induce a sense of calm relaxation which rejuvenates your body and mind.

 

Swedish Body Massage:

It is one of the oldest forms of massage therapy which aim at improvement of reflexes and complete relaxation of the body. This massage therapy is undertaken by trained licensed massage therapist. It is performed by applying oil to the body for lubrication prior to the massage. The therapist follows various strokes, light or deep according to your choice to relax your muscles. Generally the strokes are long and gliding following the direction of the blood flow to the heart. This form of massage increases oxygen level in your blood. Apart from that the massage is a great stress reliever, manages pain and even lowers your blood pressure.

Foot Reflexology:

Another form of therapeutic treatment that is offered to the guests in our resort is the foot reflexology. This too is performed by trained therapist who focuses on reflexology treatment on your foot by finger pressure. Fingers are used to rotate, hold, rub and knead your foot to stimulate certain pressure points. While just the foot is given the massage, the effect of it is felt through the entire body. The benefits of foot reflexology include relaxation of body and mind, creating more energy for your body, decreasing anxiety, increasing blood circulation and reducing fatigue.

Visit To Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary

Kumaon region in Uttarakhand has some beautiful scenic destinations which will bring you much closer to the natural beauty for which this area is so famous. The thick green foliage, the tweets of variety of exotic birds, absence of traffic noise and pollution is a treat for city dwellers. The plan for a holiday in this region is made possible by Kalmatia Sangam a resort in Himalaya. Here you can easily have a view of the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan ranges.

Set among the abundance of the nature this resort in Himalaya offers you a peaceful holiday with interesting activities thrown in. Spread over 14 acres this property is a boutique resort which tries to combine tradition with modern amenities to make enjoy the best of the both.

We at Kalmatia Sangam arrange some interesting nature walk which takes us through the dense Deodar or rhododendron forests. There are other activities like Kumaon village walk, temple visits and so on. One of the most important activities around this region is a visit to the Binsar wild life sanctuary. Binsar is situated at approximately 2500mts above sea level which makes it an excellent destination for getting a panoramic view of the famous peaks of Himalayas like Nandadevi, Nandakot, Kedarnath etc.

Binsar wildlife sanctuary is a short drive from our resort. This place will offer you a great scope for bird watching and wildlife photography. The place has been declared as important “Bird Area” by Bird Life International.

The birds that frequent Binsar wildlife sanctuary are both native as well as migratory. You could come across close to 200 species of birds here. Popular amongst them are blackbird, parakeets, laughing thrush, magpies, tits, forktails, variety of pheasant species, woodpeckers, Eurasian jay, eagles, koklas, monal etc.

Many types of butterflies and reptiles are also found in this sanctuary. The animals that are found here are fox, black bear, langur, monkey, pine marten, porcupine, leopard, barking deer, flying squirrel, musk deer, serow, goral, chital etc.

It is a treat for the animal lovers to visit Binsar wildlife sanctuary. The natural beauty and the fauna make this place an important part of your activity when you visit Kalmatia Sangam.

A Soul Inspiring Visit- Kalmatia Sangam

Nestled in the foothills of Himalayas, amongst variety of lush green flora, rests the town of Almora. This tiny town of Himalaya has inspired many a famous personalities. Its peaceful surroundings encouraged philosopher like Swami Vivekanand to come here for meditation and peace. The mighty Himalayas act as a backdrop for the travelers who want to come here for a holiday getaway. In spite of its size the city has to offer a lot in terms of tourism.

Chitai Bell Temple

If you are looking for resorts in Himalayas, Kalmatia Sangam near Almora is the place! Spread over 14 acres this resort rests on a hilltop enjoying great view of the mountain. We at Kalmatia Sangam strive to provide a comfortable and stress free holiday with delectable food and interesting activities.

Most of the resorts in Himalyas appeal to your spiritual experience and we at Kalmatia Sangam offer you the same with a visit to the many ancient temples that exists in this part of the country. The temple visit is one of our most interesting activities that we organize for the guests.

 Kasar Devi Temple

The walk to Chitai Bell temple will take you through beautiful green vegetation of fur and pine forests. It is the temple of Golu Devta, the God of justice. People who come here can make a wish by writing on stamp paper or letters to the God. Once their wish is fulfilled a brass bell is hung as an offering for the fulfillment of the wish of the devotee. This temple is characterized by thousands of brass bells hanging on its premises.

The other temple which is within easy reach of the resort is the Kasar Devi temple. It is one of oldest temple here dating back to 2^nd century. The deity who is worshiped here is Kasar Devi. This temple is situated at the gateway of Kasar village and approach to the temple is a walk through Deodar and Pine forest. The area affords us a view of the majestic peaks of the Himalayas too.

Jageshwar Temples

Jageshwar temples are not very far from the resort and can be visited easily. This actually is a cluster of 150 temples built between 8^th and 16^th century. The temples are magnificent and have beautiful carvings. The most important among the 150 are Mritunjaya and Jyotirlinga.  The Dandeshwar temple complex is also nearby for you to visit.

Another temple which is worth visiting is Katarmal Sun temple. This temple is around 800 years old. It is built in such a way that the first rays of the sun falls on the shiva lingam within the temple. The temple is made of stone with pillars with beautiful carvings on them. There are 45 small temples surrounding the main temple.

The temple walk is one of our main activities that we recommend to our guests. These walks are refreshing and soul inspiring.