Life at Vaatalya | House Rules

🏡 Community Living
-This is a shared space — you’ll see our team, local families, dogs, sometimes children or cows.
-Treat everyone and every corner like a good home.

💧Water is Gold
-We rely on spring + rainwater. Please use mindfully.
-Do not wash clothes in the room. Laundry facility available for stays over 5 nights (on charge).
-Drink as much as you like and stay well hydrated, it's fresh and free to any charge.
-Each room is stocked with water. For refills, ask us anytime or bring your bottles to the dining hall during meal hours.

🥗 Food
-Homestyle vegetarian meals, cooked fresh.
-All meals are served in the dining hall at fixed times.
-Meal timings: Breakfast 9:30 AM | Lunch 2 PM | Dinner 8 PM | Snacks 4:00–6:00 PM.
-No in-room dining or service. Kitchen & common dining space closes at 9 PM.
-We do not offer meal service outside the dining space or meals to be taken inside the rooms.
-Cups/plates taken outside (e.g., to the sunset point not to the rooms) must be returned to the dining area
-We do not serve junk food like Maggi or packaged meals and there is no provision for them to me made in the rooms.
-No outside food is allowed, except small packaged snacks (like chips etc) if you wish — though we encourage staying away from packaged foods during your time here.
-The kitchen is not open for guest use, but long-stay travellers (15+ nights) may be welcomed into it.

🍵 Early Morning Chai
-Please request a day in advance (ideally around dinner) so we can make a note.
-Served the next morning between 8:30–9:00 AM when the kitchen opens.
-Before that, please use your in-room kettle. Tea/coffee sachets are stocked in your room and can be refilled anytime — just ask if you run out.

🍷 Alcohol & Smoking
-Alcohol is allowed quietly and respectfully — please do not disturb others.
-Smoking only outdoors, never inside, near windows, or in common areas.

👶 Children & Discipline
-Children are welcome, but parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring they do not disturb the peace of the retreat & other travellers.
-Any damage caused in/to any part of the property, parents/guardians will be liable to bear the damage costs

🐕 Dogs
-Our Dogs are wild mountain dogs, not pets.
-Do not feed or touch them.

🚿 Washrooms
-Western-style flush toilets & showers.
⚠️ Strict Rule: Do not throw toilet paper, sanitary pads, diapers, condoms, cigs buds, wipes, or any items in the flush — it will block plumbing and disrupt your stay. Dustbins & provision are provided for waste disposal for the above mentioned waste.

🔥 Heating & Warmth
-No heaters by default.
-Hot water bags and heavy quilts provided in every room.
-Room heaters available at ₹650/day if needed.
-We do not host bonfires (cutting wood is illegal), but BBQ evenings are arranged for warmth and gathering.

🧹 Housekeeping & Laundry (IMP)
-Our team will never enter your room unless you ask us to.
-Rooms are cleaned before arrival with fresh linen and towels.
-Daily housekeeping is minimal to save water and resources.
-For stays over 3 nights, request housekeeping — or we’ll provide equipment if you prefer to tidy up yourself.
-Biodegradable bags are provided for diapers, sanitary pads, etc. Place them in the bag, then into your bin, and ask us to clear it.
-Ask us anytime to refresh your cups for tea or coffee — we’ll wash and replace them for you.

🔇 Quiet Hours
-After 10 PM, please keep noise/sound levels low so all can rest peacefully.

⚠️ Guests must not enter the jungle at night, drive in heavy rain, leave doors open, or stray into no-network forest areas. Vaatalya accepts no liability for any harm, loss, or consequences resulting from such actions.