Things To Do

Things to Do at Vaatalya

🌅 Morning · Awakening

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Sunrise

Watch the first light rise behind the mountains — sit, walk, sip chai, and let the day arrive.

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Cow Milking

6:30 AM / PM

A simple village ritual where children especially love learning how milk comes from the source — the natural way.

Outdoors

Perfect for families. Watch as the cow is gently milked by hand — a ritual that connects you to traditional farming and where food truly comes from.

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Personalized Asana & Pranayama

A private practice tailored to your body, age, lifestyle & goals

PAID Wellness

Includes

• 60 min Asana
• 30 min Pranayama
• Tailored to your body, age, lifestyle & goals

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Bird Walks & Slow Nature Trails

Walk forest paths, spot birds, identify plants & insects, pause often, move slowly.

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Binoculars

• Bring your own (highly recommended for birding)
• Or rent from us — ₹500/day
• Request one day prior

☀️ Mid-Day · Slow Living

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Forest Walks

Surrounded by three reserve forests — we point you in the right direction, the walk is yours to discover.

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Explore at your own pace. We provide maps and suggestions, but the experience is entirely yours.

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Do Nothing

Take the complimentary jute mat from your room, find a sunny spot, and simply be.

DIY

No agenda. No purpose. Just you, nature, and time. This might be the most valuable experience you have here.

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Swings & See-Saw

No age, no rules — just open skies and the simple joy of playing again.

Outdoors

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Village Walk

A slow, immersive walk through nearby Himachali villages — meet locals, understand mountain life, farming rhythms, homes, water systems, and stories rarely seen by travelers.

PAID Outdoors

Not sightseeing. A real village life experience. Connect with the community and understand what life truly looks like in the mountains.

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Lunch

Grandmother's kitchen style — simple, soulful, traditional.

Wellness

🍃 Afternoon · Rest & Recharge

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Nap / Rest

Afternoon rest encouraged — nap on a charpai, in the sun, or under the shade.

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Mystic Water Body Hike

An hour's scenic drive + a gentle 15–20 min forest walk to a hidden sacred water body — quiet, historic, powerful, and deeply grounding.

PAID Outdoors

Perfect as a post-lunch or post-check-out experience. A journey that shifts something within.

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Nāda Yoga (Sound Bathing)

A guided sound journey using mantra & vibration to calm the mind and release stress.

PAID Wellness

Experience the healing power of sound. Let vibrations work through your body and mind.

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Chai & Play

Board games on the house · small snack menu available.

🔥 Evening · Nature's Theatre

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Sustainability Walk

Guided walk through our off-grid systems & research

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Appointment required 24 hrs in advance. Learn how we've designed our operations to live in harmony with nature.

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Sunset & Sundowners

As the sky changes colour, pour a drink, play soft music, and let the conversation flow.

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BBQ Evening

22-inch Weber charcoal grill · traditional Himachali marinades · no packaged sauces

PAID Outdoors

Pre-order required · setup charges apply. Gather around the fire and enjoy food cooked with care.

🌌 Night · The Cosmos

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Dinner

Warm mountain comfort food under the stars.

Wellness

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Stargazing

Use Stellarium, lie on the lawn, and watch the sky.

DIY

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Comfort Upgrade

Bring your own sleeping bag (highly recommended for stargazing) or rent an Astro Chair / Sleeping Bag from us — for the ultimate view.

PAID Outdoors

Astro Chair: ₹450
Sleeping Bag Rental: ₹700
Chair + Bag: ₹1,000

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Rest & Wind Down

Early to bed. Early to rise. Let the mountains reset your rhythm.

Wellness

The Digital Toolkit (Optional)

Download before you lose signal — they make it easier (and more fun) to see, understand, and enjoy what's around you.

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PeakFinder

Identify surrounding mountain peaks

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Stellarium

Explore stars & constellations

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eBird

Discover Himalayan birdlife

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iNaturalist

Identify plants, insects & flowers

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The Digital Toolkit (Optional)

PeakFinder

Stellarium

eBird

iNaturalist

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