EXPERIENCE LOCAL LORE AND CUISINE
Majkhali, a small village in the state of Uttarakhand is a green paradise, with clear water falls, local food like Pahari bhatt dal, chicken. It is also dotted with small cafes and colonial style cottages amidst the village homestay with a Kumaoni family.
Village stay is a spectacular classroom to learn backcountry skills and an opportunity to observe first hand, a community and lifestyle that is vastly different from yours. Book a village stay and see and learn a unique experiential learning environment with new perspectives for approaching the environmental, social, and economic issues which face our global societies today.
Build a new way of living for a short time. The reasons you should explore this are:
- Stray from the tourist trail: Visiting Majkhali means coming to a village that is nestled in the hills of Uttarakhand. It overlooks the Dhauladhar range and provides a unique and memorable experience
- The Village: Majkhali is a traditional hillside village which you can access by footpath. It has a small market which caters to the local needs including a bank and a pizzeria for people wanting a change in cuisine
- Gain local perspective: Staying in traditional homes will provide a local flavour and an enriched visit learning the local culture and soaking in the village stories. Also, have the opportunity to join local games and activities
- Accommodation & Hospitality: The village stay is in clean, comfortable private rooms within a family home and the people are warm and hospitable. They regularly get visitors to stay and welcome them to attend local festivals, weddings or ceremonies.
- Community Support: Staying at a village home will support the local community to continue their livelihoods in the village and not move to the city for earning.
You will also be exposed to some aspects of Indian culture in general and the Kumaoni Himalayan culture in particular. This course will encompass: natural and cultural heritage and history; rural economy and livelihoods focusing largely on the womenfolk of the region; decentralisation and village level democratic governance; indigenous knowledge in agriculture and natural resource management; art, craft and architecture; festivals and customs; local deities and mythology; basic introduction to the various religions in practice, basic course in yoga with a peek into the theoretical aspects; introducing the practice of nature contemplation; Gandhian philosophy and environmental leaders, campaigns and movements in the Kumaon/ Garhwal Himalaya.
Facilities available at village homestay
- Neat and clean room and bathroom (not attached)
- Home cooked local food
- Interaction with Kumaoni family
This village homestay is about learning to care for yourself, each other and the environment. Book a village homestay with us for a memorable trip.
For more details, please contact us.