Originally built out of stone, wood, and mud in the mid-’60s for the forest officer of Himachal Pradesh, the lodge is a typical Himachali home that has been tastefully renovated and restored to include modern amenities. The surrounding mountainscapes of the Pir Pinjal range will activate your senses while surrounding waterfalls and alpine meadows will make you yearn for exploration and adventure. You can also learn about the arts and crafts of Chamba with local experts. The Forest Officer’s Lodge offers country living at its best, with an old-world charm that will take you back a few decades in time. The lodge is set amidst plum and apple orchards with only the sounds of birds, water, and farm animals for company.
comforts
The house comes with 4 double rooms (with a provision for one extra bed in two of the rooms) and attached bathrooms. In keeping with the ecologically conscious attitude of the hosts, solar energy powers hot water facilities around the clock. During the winter months, room heaters and electric blankets are available too. The lodge has a common dining and lounge area on the ground floor. A cosy sitting room on the first floor which has a covered viewing deck is perfect for bird watchers, writers, yoga enthusiasts and the like. The lodge has a small garden on the outside with a fire pit and a quaint yard in front of the kitchen. The property is pet friendly and functional all year.
food
Meals comprise healthy, authentic Himachali food which is made using seasonal, locally-sourced vegetables and fruits. Local produce is used for meals as well as to encourage and support local farmers and their families.
ideal for
The property is ideal for writers, adventurers, bird watchers, and anglers. Yoga and wellness retreats can be held at the property with prior notice.
getting there
The journey to this 7-acre wonderland is something else! Drive through long stretches of forest, remote mountain lakes and rustic Himalayan villages all whilst viewing the ice-glazed peaks of the Pir- Pangal range. The property is located in an unexplored valley in the Chamba district. Accurate details will be provided at the time of confirmation.
things to do
Apple picking (Aug- Sept), collecting wild honey, viewing migratory birds at Pong dam, Bhaba valley trek, drive to Paddri pass. Get in touch to book in advance.
If you visit in the summer, you spend the days exploring meadows at 10,000+ feet or hanging out by the river. In the winter bonfires and starry skies will be your companions.
prices
Starting at Rs. 2,000 for singles and Rs. 2,500 for doubles.
