Situated in a small Himalayan village, between a mango and litchi forest and perched right above the mystical Alaknanda River. The Mandala House is a destination to witness the age-old culture and myths of Himalayan holiest life within a contemporary restorative atmosphere. With the huge number of temples and shrines dotted across the landscapes, the land here is introduced to as the “abode of the gods.” It is a destination where spiritual and sages have adored the divine for ages.
It’s a destination to concentrate on your creative passion or heal the heart that is grieving. It can be a chance to deepen your intimacy with a beloved or reflect and discern where you are going next or where you have been. The Mandala House is a place for several things; however, sometimes, it is only a place to rest, restore and recoup. Mandala is a boutique village resort home that provides undiluted peace to hear the wisdom of Gaia.
Room Facilities
The rooms of Mandala House are spacious with all the required facilities. With only three rooms and two eco-mud cottages, Mandala is a special container that mixes modern facilities with artisanal craftsmanship. There are different types of rooms available in the Mandala House as per your requirement and budget.
1. Groove Suite:- The Groove suite is situated on the lower deck; this room overlooks the rives and the orchard grove. The most spacious suite is floored away from any other guest rooms. With a deep commitment to the local community and the artisanal craftsmanship of India, this room is filled with traditional woven rugs, hand-carved furniture and cane wicker artifacts that all celebrate the unique tradition of the Himalayan.
This room has a spacious separate terrace and an adjacent private study to a river-facing garden. A broad soaker tub and rainwater shower combine more lenient comforts to this vast suite.
2. Cottages:- Cottages include the convenience of a modern space but are set against a mythical backdrop. Combining sustainability, aesthetics, charm with ecology, love with the celebration it motives to build an encounter that offers a chance to connect with nature. The cottages are enclosed by fruit trees and the wildest foliage that draws the most colorful birds and butterflies.
Made of cow dung, mud, turmeric, wheat and lime husks, they follow the conventional building techniques that have been used here in the village for ages.
3. Terrace Suites:- There are two rooms on the second floor, which open up to a shared spacious terrace. These immaculate and spacious rooftop rooms are accented with locally made cemented floors that smoothly transition into built-in beds. Both rooms have their en-suite bathrooms outfitted with rainwater showerheads and are tiled with river rocks sourced right from the Ganga.
Space In The Mandala House
From several window seat loungers to a comfortable library, to the calming contemplation deck or from the outdoor pool or garden terrace, there are many spaces to be present to the charm of majestic life and make area for insight clarity and kindness. The peace of this space is amazing. It is not only the privacy of the property that aids deep reflection-it is also the power of the area that has been home to seekers for ages that greet visitors to rest and relax down.
Space was designed to encourage reflection, meditation and contemplation. There are many areas inside and out to stay, recover and unwind with this in thought, such as the living spaces, Pool, Under the mango trees, a traditional mud cottage shala, and a small temple.
Things To Do In The Mandala House
1. Meditation, Yoga, Prayer and Peaceful Contemplation : There are three components at the core of the Mandala experience. First, spending time in peace, involving in significant discussions and bestowing time traveling nature and the tradition. In the Mandala House, the day typically begins with either a morning contemplation by the river or a yoga kriya at the shala. Evenings can be spent reading or journaling in the yard or take a meditative walk in the orchard grove. All the activities are intended to increase interconnectedness and livelihood transformations and inner shifts.
2. Further Afield : The enclosing region is complete of experiences and beautiful visions. They deliver the preferences and religious culture that this unique land has held for many years. The Mandala house welcomes you to encounter the surprise and delight of both the beautiful and the ingenuous.
3. Mountains Tour : The Himalayas prompt us to visit, watch, listen, and breathe. There is a soulfulness to the landscapes here that is made together by the power of its life and the holy of the ideals and sages who once walked upon it.
4. Visit The Holy Confluence : Just a short walk far from the Mandala House, the birthplace of the Ganga is to be found. Ritual bathing here has been and still is a vital part of the Hindu culture, and hence, many travelers make their way here every year.
5. Explore Village Life : You literally have to hear, view and breathe the village to encounter its completion. However, you could walk or cycle to the village, however, do not be astounded if a herd of sheep determines to guide you along the trail.
Food
The Mandala House uses fresh, sustainably farmed ingredients that pay homage to this land’s local flavors and old culture. Food becomes a medium by which nature and tradition converge and form a unique expression of seasonality and heritage. Mandala’s cuisine is vegetarian; however, they do use dairy products. Meals are served buffet-style with many unique dishes on offer at every meal. In adherence to social distancing recommendations, they have many separate private dining areas where meals can be enjoyed alone or together with your travel companion.
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