The Ekaant Badidhar
Snow peaks beyond the lantern posts and cane chairs on the terrace

Experiences

Nothing is scheduled. Everything is on offer.

Light on the peaks at sunrise, a temple in the oak forest, a farm 200 m away and a waterfall at the end of a drive. Take one, take all, or take none and read on the lawn.

Altitude
6,750 ft
From the sunset spot
360°
Districts in view
12
Guided walks and trips
6
Find your day

What do you feel like?

Every walk here can be done with one of our guides, who know the paths and the stories, or self guided. Once you arrive, we will show you the way.

From the door

Start where you are

No guide needed. These begin at the property, and cost nothing.

Golden sunrise over the ridgeFirst lightfrom your bedSunrise

Sunrise from your bed

Wake to the light touching the peaks.

Draw the curtains and the day starts on its own: first light reaching the ridges, from the bed or the balcony.

  • Among the first places in the area to catch the light
  • Or a 200 m climb straight up for a wider view
A deep blue sky over the valley and the far ranges5 minfrom the doorMountain-top

The mountain-top

The nearest high point, and the one to climb first.

Five minutes from the door, a local high point on the same ridge.

  • Go once in daylight, and again when the light turns
On foot

Walks worth getting up for

A guide shows you the way and tells the stories. Or take any of them self guided.

The sun low over layered ridges, with cloud filling the valleys below20 to 30 min800 m, 200 m climbSunset hike

The sunset hike

Climb up for the last light, and stay for the moonrise.

A short climb to a breathtaking sunset, a rising moon and 360 degree views of the mountains.

  • The peaks of all 12 districts of Himachal, with views of Shimla, Chandigarh, the Dhauladhar and Churdhar, and more
  • Carry snacks from our kitchen and enjoy them there
  • Wild Himalayan berries in season

Guide fee, per group₹400Or self guided

A natural arch of trees on the forest path, with the temple glimpsed beyond45 min to 1 h 15uphillForest walk

The Badidhar temple hike

A sacred way through the forest, with a story at the end.

A climb along a sacred way, with Mahabharata and Lord Shiva history waiting at the top.

  • Hear the story of the place and its link to the Mahabharata
  • Walk the ridge Yudhishthir is said to have passed
  • Sit in the peace of Badidhar and visit the Lord Shiva temple
  • Walk back by the forest, or by the road

Guide fee, per group₹400Or self guided

Friends posing on a mossy rock in the misty forest3 to 4 kma loopForest walk

The forest bathing loop

Slow down to the pace of the trees.

Walk the forest trail slowly and feel a forest reserve as you may never have felt one. No hurry, and no destination.

  • Dense deodar forest reserve, walked slowly
  • Bird watching along the trail
  • A viewpoint on the loop

Guide fee, per group₹400Or self guided

Working in the organic kitchen garden on the farm200 mfrom the stayFarm

The organic farm tour

Eat what you walked past.

Walk around our organic farm and see what is in season, with no urea and no preservatives.

  • Corn, peas, potato, arbi, cucumber, walnuts and herbs, with no urea and no preservatives
  • Feed the cows
  • Pluck a seasonal vegetable
  • Order it for your next meal

Guide fee, per group₹400Or self guided

By road

Down to the water

A short drive, then a walk down to the water. We arrange the drive and the guide during your stay.

A tall waterfall dropping through dark forest45 to 60 minby road, then a walkDay trip

The NB Waterfall

A day out, to the water.

A drive, a walk down to a waterfall over 100 ft tall, and a long stay beside the water.

  • Drive to the hike point
  • Walk down for 20 minutes
  • Enjoy the waterfall
  • Hike up for 30 minutes to the car
  • Drive back to Ekaant

Guide fee, per group₹800The guide fee does not include transportation.

A small waterfall spilling into a clear green pool among rocks and trees30 minby roadDay trip

The sacred hidden waterfall

A sacred pool, tucked into a village.

Drive down to a sacred water body and spend time beside it.

  • Enjoy yourself at the sacred water body
  • Feed the fish there

Guide fee, per group₹500Or self guided. Taxi charges may apply if you are not taking your own vehicle.

After dark

The lawn, the fire and the stars

Dinner is included in your stay. What comes after is yours to add.

The bonfire lit on the lawn at night, with guests around it2 to 3 hourson the lawnAdd-on

The bonfire

A fire on the lawn after dinner, under the stars, with the valley dark below.

₹1,000 a sessionOne session is included with Slowing Down and The Long Pause

A cook at the fire pit at duskEveningon the lawnAdd-on

The barbecue

The grill lit on the lawn as the light goes, cooked fresh by our chef.

₹1,500 setupDishes are charged as per the menu

See what each stay includes

Seasons

Month by month

Spring
Monsoon mist
Snow

Mid-February to April

Spring

Pleasant and comfortable, with cherry blossom in the hills.

May to mid-June

Summer

Mild days and cool nights.

Late June to September

Monsoon

Rain clears to crystal air and the best views. Heavy rain in July and August can slow the road, so drive in daylight.

October to November

Autumn

Cold nights and mornings from October.

December to March

Winter

Snow is possible at this height, as in Shimla. Bring warm layers.

Seasons follow the Himachal Pradesh climate record; the views are our own observation. Heater available at ₹750 a night.

Badidhar is a living village

It is also a sacred place, with a Mahabharata and Lord Shiva history. Music, parties and celebration are not banned, but we ask guests to respect the peace.

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