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[anilbisht]

Vanvasa – A Jewel in the Jungle!

Dussehra holiday break brought us all family members together to embark on our much-awaited journey - from a Covid-19 induced stressful confinement - to this amazing and impressive locale. Vanvasa means living in the woods, and it truly lived up to its name! It virtually became our dreamy home for 3 nights! Such is the beauty, equity and allure of this place that the brand Vanvasa in itself has become a prominent touristy destination in this region of Rikhnikhal, Uttarakhand. You ask anyone on your way to Vanvasa and, without being clueless, they will promptly give you the directions! Vanvasa is an expansive estate spread in about 30 acres over a hilltop; a perfect destination for a family visit, especially in large groups of kith and kin. Vanvasa is very well appointed, neat and tidy, and much equipped with all creature comforts. Gorge on delicious food, plunge in the pool, walk around in the verdant forestry landscape, play badminton, carrom, cricket or table tennis. Also, indulge in the in-house adventure activities like suspended Burma bridge, rope-walk, planks-walk, tyre-walk, commando drill etc., which provide much needed fun and adrenal rush in this calm seclusion.

Great weather and cool climate adds to your well-being: clean air, clear blue skies and lush mountains and dense forest all around is a sight to behold. No wonder, nature’s elements are at its best play. The entire estate witnesses an en masse congregation of variety of birds chirping all along the day like singing a melodious chorus to your ears. The nip of the dawn and dusk will uplift your mood manifold. The resort comes alive in the night when all its pathways illuminate with its sequenced lamp-lights. Aside, the multitasking staff will entertain you with their live music and a magic show when dark wraps you up in the cold settings.

The acreage in the central area is developed like an orchard with a variety of fruit-bearing trees and other plantation. A portion of the uneven land next to this orchard is also being developed as vineyard, as I could see many arrays of Y-shaped trellis installed for grape vines to climb and spread around. And, as we exploring the resort further, voila, a private helipad, nestled in the hills, appears from nowhere – a beautiful evened out site to land-in the Chopper from the blue skies and disembark directly at Vanvasa!

I must also endorse the fact that the cottages are as expansive as the estate itself. They are huge, tidy, naturally lit, nicely designed, well laid-out, well-furnished and equipped with appliances including a minibar. Washrooms are as spacious as like a city room, fitted with all the required bath fittings and amenities. Each cottage is having an excellent view of the greens and a large sit-out area (calling it a balcony won’t do justice to its size!). The staff is well-behaved, neat and uniformed, polite and courteous attending to your service needs with great care and speed. A well designed large restaurant - which integrates the local culture, nature’s elements and imbibes the native construction cues - dishes out mouth-watering meals and buffet for your gastronomical delight.  Food quality and taste is so amazing and lip-smacking that it only leaves you wanting for more and more!

 One can also see the rural and agrarian life as a small but a thriving village - Jui - lies in close vicinity to Vanvasa. Guests can go for village tourism activity and buy ultra-fresh organic produce from the villagers. All the produce is pulled out directly, right before your eyes, from their cascading farms and given to you. Spices like ginger, green chilli, turmeric, garlic etc; vegetables like round radish, cabbage, potato etc; and healthy mandua (millet) atta and other fruits and vegetables are available aplenty in this local village. One more aspect of Vanvasa which needs to be highlighted and appreciated is that it has provided employment opportunities mostly to the locals belonging to the nearby villages. They are trained and absorbed at the resort giving much needed impetus to local economy.

And, adding to Vanvasa’s alluring charm, is the long-and-winding adventure filled 60km forest drive passing through the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve (Northern Corbett). A substantial stretch of the road runs parallel to the tributaries of Ram Ganga river which in itself is a much pleasing sight to behold for long. Enroute, at couple of places, you will witness small waterfalls and spring water erupting and splashing on the road as you drive through in serpentine motion. The forest is so dense that sunlight barely touches down, and most of your drive cruises under the cool shade and the silence of the jungle giving you ample opportunity to wildlife encounters. We had our moments to see up-close and personal the spotted deer pack, foxes, apes, partridges, and a crab crawl-crossing the road near the streams while we were returning back from Vanvasa.    

Kudos to the staff for their impeccable service!

And, much applause and appreciation for the affable Owner for his grand vision and tenacity in creating Vanvasa the way it is – like a grand and intricate piece of ‘Jewel’ all in the wilderness perched on a hilltop with a commanding view. Take a bow, Mr. Satender Rawat!

Overall, a perfect place to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. And, truly, Vanvasa’s sheer beauty and offbeat allure has casted a magical spell on all of us. A quintessentially mesmerising place to visit over and over again!

 © Anil Bisht

anilbisht@rediffmail.com

[rahulberi]

Uttarakhand Diaries -

A beautiful journey starts, lived and then gets entered in a journal.. these days..its uploading photos on social media... writing reviews on different portals..and more photographs. This entire process then becomes a Memory...

My partner... Who took me to these heights and ensured smooth travel was my i20...

Stay in Maidawan Village and the drive from home (Ghaziabad) to Maidawan -- Nainidanda -- Dhumakot -- Sald Mahadev -- Ramnagar and then back to base.... The entire journey for 650 kms in those 3 days was another experience.. the greenery, the views, were a treat to the eyes. There were 2 routes to reach Ramnagar via Maidawan, wherein I preferred the mentioned route because I had my i20.. and did not wish to take the risk of using it where SUVs can do better and with ease. It's not that i20 cannot take the load of off roading.. it can.. but I did not take chances to make sure the entire drive and stay is peaceful and rejuvenating..

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25 killed , Several More Feared Dead In Pauri Bus Accident

25 killed , Several More Feared Dead In Pauri Bus Accident

Dehradun: At least 25 people were killed and several more feared dead as a bus carrying a marriage party fell into a deep gorge in Timari village , about 70km ahead of Dhumakot in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand late Tuesday evening . According to initial reports , the bus carrying 40-45 people was coming from Laldhang in Haridwar via Kanda gaon. The accident occurred on the Rikhnikhal –…

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The bus that took the procession from Laldhang in Haridwar fell into a ditch near Simdi village of Dhumkot, 28 killed, more than a dozen injured

The bus that took the procession from Laldhang in Haridwar fell into a ditch near Simdi village of Dhumkot, 28 killed, more than a dozen injured

Kotdwar. In Uttarakhand’s Pauri district, there are unconfirmed reports of the death of 28 people after a bus full of processions fell into a deep gorge late Tuesday evening. This bus accident happened near Simdi village under Dhumakote area. The reason for the bus being uncontrolled is being told that its leash is broken. Work is on to retrieve the bodies from a ditch about 200 meters deep. SDRF…

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Bus carrying nearly 50 people falls into gorge in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal | India News - Times of India

Bus carrying nearly 50 people falls into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal | India News �� Times of India

PAURI GARHWAL: A bus carrying around 45 to 50 people fell into a gorge on Rikhnikhal-Birokhal road near Simdi village in Uttarakhand‘s Pauri Garhwal district on Tuesday. Circle Officer Sadar Premlal Tamta, while confirming the incident, said that the police have left from Dhumakote police station and Rikhnikhal police station for the spot. Further details into the matter are awaited. Source link

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47 died in road mishap in India

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  New Delhi, July 1 (TNS): In one of the worst bus accidents in the history of Indian state of Uttarakhand, at least 47 people were killed and 11 got injured after a private bus they were travelling in plunged into a 60-meter-deep gorge in Dhumakot tehsil of Pauri district on Sunday m...

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44 feared dead after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Pauri | india news

44 feared dead after bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Pauri | india news

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At least 44 people are feared dead after the bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Pauri district of Uttarakhand.

Officials of the Disaster Control Room (DCR) said the bus was going through Dhumakot-Bhainakot motor road when around 8.45 am it fell into a deep gorge near Kween village. There were about 45 passengers on the bus.

DCR sources said bodies of 42 passengers have been…

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