What to know before you go:

- Te Aroha offers guests the opportunity to experience the finest hospitality amidst the scenic surroundings of Dhanachuli 

- This is a perfect destination for avid birders

- Their library is  a great place to spend time in

About the property:

A colonial-style summer house.

Aptly called ‘a place of love’, Te Aroha is a boutique resort, designed to recreate the magic of the olden times, embrace the serenity of the mountains and surrender to the charms of Dhanachuli, a small village in Uttarakhand. And, if you have a penchant for the literary world, go there for the first Kumaon Literary Festival, an annual literary festival to be held in October 2015.Everything from its colonial-style architecture to the glorious collection of antiques reflects a personal touch, which strikes a chord with guests pronto. Perhaps the most endearing aspect of Te Aroha is that it’s been crafted with lots of passion and diligence, out of the personal collection of the owner - Sumant Batra. Huge decks and terraces, massive glass windows and the high ceilinged lobby speak volumes about the era that’s still alive there.Te Aroha has an inspiring quality, too. You would find yourself engrossed in a book that you have been putting aside for a long time. The Tea Lounge is where you can sit and just have a conversation with yourself. There’s also an interesting space in the resort, where old Hindi film photos have been curated. So, you have a lot to admire and soak up at Te Aroha.Dhanachuli, however, wouldn’t let you stay indoor for very long. Your itchy feet would get going to explore its hidden treasures, exchange a few pleasantries with its charismatic folks, lay down a mat on the lush grass for picnics and wander on the unknown trails.Te Aroha makes you come to terms with simple joys of life with an air of elegance.