Kumaoni Architecture
One of the great pleasures of being near cultural centers like Almora and Jageshwar is to see Kumaoni architecture of the olden days still preserved in the towns and villages nearby.
Articles by: Anindya
Monsoons at Nayalap
Like with the rest of the country, the mountains heave a sigh of relief when the monsoons arrive. There is an immediate layer of green – a coldness in the air, a fog to add to the mystery and the sound of cicadas signalling the beginning and the end of […]
Spring at Nayalap
India has two major seasons with a week of autumn and spring in between. It’s only in the Himalayas and especially around this region of Shitlakhet and Salla Rautela that you get to see the beauty of spring. As winters recede, the days become warmer and you need to wear […]
Keeping Nayalap wild
While I write this, it has been more than 6 years since Nayalap was started. During this time, there have been those who have loved staying in the middle of the forest. There have been others who have asked us about keeping in wild. Many would have preferred manicured lawns. […]
Kumaoni Desserts
Kumaon has a beautifully sweet side and one that is made with great care. While a lot has been said and written about Kumaoni cuisine, the sweet tooth in most of us craves for local desserts – for the rush of sugar tempered down by the carbs of flour or […]
The village organics
When moving to the village near Shitlakhet, we were excited about growing some produce. The idea of living in a clean environment and growing chemical-free food was of great interest to us. After 2 years, we finally have some success and many hard lessons learnt. The land was barren for […]
A Scarlet Adventure
A Scarlet Adventure Uttarakhand is famous for its rhododendrons, which begin to bloom in the month of February and was my scarlet adventure. Taking a cue from the monkeys that love eating the flowers of this fruit, many have tried the juice of this flower. But a dish to be […]
A village startup
The only TG that exists in India If the years from 2015-18 have shown anything, it is that everyone wants a pie of the Indian middle class. Said to be a strength of more than 250 million, it is the darling of almost every startup in India and a place […]
Winter in Shitlakhet
To Shitlakhet Winters in Shitlakhet and the villages around are fresh and almost everyone acknowledges their importance. Winters are the time when glaciers have more snow leading to more water in the underground streams that supply the village and the region around. Winter is also a time to start sowing […]