What to know before you go:

— Nice place with well appointed huts

— Take treks and day outings

— Rooms are clean and provide lovely views of the forest and mountains

— No TV in rooms

About the property:

Food for the soul

The endearing thought of making a home in the midst of the mountains does frequent our minds once in a while as we get all exhausted with our fast-paced city-lives. Well, when there is an idyllic haven like Kalmatia Sangam Himalaya Resort to rescue our wearied souls, there is nothing more to ask for. Simply pack your bags and head to Kumaon, an exceptionally scenic region in Uttarakhand.Kalmatia, a resort crafted with much care, persuades you to stay a while and fall in love with its simple charms. Each cottage in the resort is unique and is given names to suit different auras that each one emits, such as Eagles Nest, Himalayan Magpie, Cuckcoo, Hoopoe, Pheasant, Partridge, Owl and Scarlet Minivet.But, the best part of residing at Kalmatia is its intimacy with nature. It’s amazing to find lovely mountain views right from your room, and when you walk out of your cottage, you are greeted by even more spellbinding sceneries that you just want to frame in your heart for ever.Besides, the region of Kumaon has so much to offer that it’s a dream escape for an outdoor person. You have village treks that introduce you to the local life of the Kumaon folks; you get a chance to converse with them and get some lovely photos clicked. And, if that’s not enough, get mesmerised by the beautiful lakes, old temples, colonial architecture and many interesting prehistoric sites. Lastly, don’t forget to shop a bit of the local stuff to take some memories back home.