The Ekaant Badidhar
The lawn at dusk with a fire pit lit, the building glowing and the valley beyond

Badidhar · Solan · Himachal Pradesh

A quiet mountaintop stay, three hours from Chandigarh.

Five rooms with private balconies, run by a local पहाड़ी family. All inclusive stays, from ₹13,800 per room for two, 2 nights.

Google
4.8from 191 reviews
Altitude
6,750 ft360° views

Curated stays

Every package includes your room, all three meals and taxes, with no hidden charges.

Snow peaks of the Himalaya at first light above the blue ridges2 nights 3 daysAll inclusive stay

The Breather

All inclusive stay

From₹13,800per room for two, 2 nightsAll inclusive stay

A guest sitting on the ridge, watching the sunset glow over the hills3 nights 4 daysAll inclusive stay

Slowing Down

All inclusive stay

From₹20,100per room for two, 3 nightsAll inclusive stay

A walker pausing among misty pines5 nights 6 daysAll inclusive stay

The Long Pause

All inclusive stay

From₹31,500per room for two, 5 nightsAll inclusive stay

How booking works

Chat with us on WhatsApp and confirm your booking there.

To confirm
25% advanceBy a Razorpay link, sent on WhatsApp
The rest
Paid at the stayTaxes included, no hidden charges
Minimum stay
2 nightsNo walk-ins allowed
Refund
7 days beforeLess a ₹500 fee, none after

All stays and what is included

Five rooms, two kinds

Compare the rooms

Come for the view. Stay for the feeling.

The mountains are only the setting. What guests take home is quieter: slower breathing, a lighter head, and the feeling of being looked after.

A walker on a misty forest path

Quiet

A silence so complete that it takes a moment to register. Then you notice how slowly you are breathing.

Clouds in the valleys at sunset, seen from the ridge

Above it all

At 6,750 ft the clouds drift in the valleys below you, and at night the sky fills with stars.

The sun rising over the mountains, framed by the room window

First light

The sun rises over the ridge, straight through your window. Only five rooms, and a family that hosts you like home.

Where

Solan is our district, not our town.

We are far up in the hills, on the remote outskirts of Solan district, well away from the town.

Many guests expect

45 min

from Chandigarh, the way Solan town is.

The real drive

About 3 hrs

100 km from Chandigarh, up into the hills.

  1. ChandigarhStart
  2. Chandigarh–Manali highway (NH 205)Via Kiratpur Sahib, towards Bilaspur
  3. BilaspurTurn onto the Bilaspur–Shimla road
  4. Bilaspur–Shimla roadAbout 35 km
  5. Link road to BadidharAbout 20 km, the last 9 km via Piplughat
  6. The EkaantYou have arrived
Chandigarh
100 km
3 hours
Shimla
55 km
2 hours
Delhi
375 km
7.5 hours

Set your map to our GPS location, not to Solan town. Open in Google Maps

Badidhar, Arki, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173235

The green valley and the far ranges below the property, under a wide cloudy sky

Full route and map

Moments at Ekaant

A great photo
Watching the day end from the ridge
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Cloud drifting through the valley below us
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Little ones on the swing
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Stars above the balcony
A great photo
Meeting the calves at the farm
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Happy faces in Badidhar
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Our organic fields below, seen from the house
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Tea with the pines
Around the property

The place through the day

01MorningFirst light to breakfast3 moments
  • First light

    The first rays reach your window

    Sunrise is visible from the rooms. For a wider view, it is a 200 m climb straight up.

  • Morning

    Fresh greens for the day

    Greens and vegetables for the day's cooking are picked in the morning and brought to Ekaant.

  • Breakfast

    Your breakfast is made

    Cooked fresh in our kitchen.

    Included

02AfternoonChoose by the mood of the day3 moments
  • Late morning

    Choose by the mood of the day

    Nothing is scheduled. Pick one, or none.

    • Temple hike
    • Forest bathing
    • Bird walks
    • Read on the lawn
    • Waterfall day trip
    • Hidden water body
    • Farm tour
    • Village walk
    • Swing on the lawn
    • Mystic water body hike
  • Lunch

    Lunch at Ekaant

    Your lunch is part of the package. Anything beyond it is on the menu.

    Included

  • After lunch

    A slow afternoon

    Relax, or set out on an adventure.

03EveningThe last light, and the grill2 moments
  • Sunset

    Walk up for the sunset

    Breathtaking sunset, moonrise and 360 degree mountain views. The spot is about 800 m ahead, 20 to 30 minutes on foot.

  • Dusk

    A barbecue on the lawn

    Grilled at dusk. A setup charge applies, and dishes are charged as per the menu.

    Extra ₹1,500 setup

04NightThe fire, dinner and the stars3 moments
  • After dark

    The bonfire

    Two to three hours around the fire on the lawn. One session is included with Slowing Down and The Long Pause.

    Extra ₹1,000 a session

  • Dinner

    Dinner

    Dinner is part of your package, cooked here from what the farm gave that day.

    Included

  • Late night

    Then the stars

    A sky full of them, and nothing else to do.

What to do here

Fresh food, 8 AM to 9 PM

Stay guests eat breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of the price. The kitchen is open to everyone from 8 AM to 9 PM.

There is no restaurant or shop that serves food within 15 km of Ekaant. Whatever you eat will be cooked here, which is why our stays are all inclusive.

A dinner of grilled dishes on a round table on the lawn, with candles

The package meals follow a set menu. Everything else on the menu is a la carte. Much of our produce comes from our organic farm, and the milk from our own cows. Some ingredients are bought in.

See the full menu

What guests say

Google 4.8 from 191 reviews Checked 6 October 2026

“An absolute gem! We stayed here with family during our last trip, and it exceeded all our expectations. The property completely lives up to its name, offering wonderful comfort and atmosphere. But what truly elevated our stay was the exceptional staff - they went above and beyond every single day to ensure we had a fantastic time. Thank you for the outstanding hospitality!”

SanjeevGoogle · July 2026

“Amazing experience! The view from the hotel is absolutely beautiful and made our stay even more special. The staff was very kind, polite, and helpful. I have a 4-year-old child, and when I needed milk for him, they happily arranged it for me. Such a thoughtful and caring gesture!”

ShilpaGoogle · August 2026

“Amazing experience with Ekaant. Amazing food and hospitality with amazing views. A must visit place if you are planning to visit Badidhar Mahadev temple.”

NarenderGoogle · May 2026

“Nice service, nice food and great view. Must visit place. Worth visiting.”

PrerikaGoogle · July 2026

“The place is very peaceful and cosy, love the place. Recommended to everyone.”

DiveshGoogle · May 2026

“Great stay and wonderful food. Mountaintop location, definitely would be coming back with friends again.”

SandeepGoogle · May 2026

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Your host

Sant Ram, our host, at the front of the house

We are a family from Badidhar, and we run Ekaant ourselves, with a small team from the villages around us.

Our WhatsApp front desk answers questions at any hour, and our team personally calls every enquiry before you book. From the day you arrive to the last cup of tea, you are looked after by us, in person.

Meet the family

Common questions

Is it in Solan town?

No. The district is Solan, but we are in Badidhar village, in the hills, about 100 km and 3 hours from Chandigarh.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes, 2 nights. Slowing Down starts at 3 nights and comes with a complimentary bonfire evening. The Long Pause starts at 5 nights and adds a guided walk to the sunset point and a guided farm tour.

What is included in the price?

Your room, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and taxes. An extra guest above the base occupancy pays a set amount for the whole stay, by age, and gets a mattress and bedding. The amounts are on each stay page.

Do I pay everything at booking?

No. A 25% advance confirms your stay, through a Razorpay link. The balance is paid at the stay.

How do I book?

Message us on WhatsApp. We answer, send a Razorpay link for the 25% advance, and our team calls to confirm.

When is the best time to visit?

Any time of year. The peace and fresh air are here all year. Winter brings snowfall, summer is mild, and the monsoon brings clear views and waterfalls.

All questions

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1

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