Find your perfect Nayalap
How do you want to experience the mountains?
Answer one question and we'll show you exactly what fits.
No itinerary. No rush. Just birdsong, bonfires, and time that moves at the pace of the hills.
Rest & restoreWalk through forests, visit villages, hike between properties, and come back tired and happy.
Hike & exploreSafe, spacious, kid-friendly. A place where children roam free and parents actually relax.
Family & kidsMade for stillness
These stays are chosen for guests who want to genuinely switch off.
Himalayan Glamping Tents
Suite tents in a 30,000 sqft oak forest. No noise, no neighbours — just forest views and birdsong at dawn.
Paathar House
A refurbished Kumaoni stone house in an orchard. Traditional, quiet, deeply rooted in the landscape.
Add a Forest Picnic
Alfresco lunch by a stream or under the oaks — the perfect lazy afternoon complement.
Book 4 nights, stay 5. The fifth night is complimentary.
See all stays →Built for explorers
Nayalap's most immersive experiences — where the whole valley is your playground.
Lodge-to-Lodge Hike
4 nights, 16km across all four Nayalap properties through forests, villages and valleys.
Village Walk & Kumaoni Lunch
A guided walk through living villages, ending with a proper Kumaoni feast.
Base camp: Glamping Tents
Use the tents as your base for daily hikes, forest walks, and village excursions.
Book 4 nights, stay 5. Enough time for the full lodge-to-lodge hike.
See all experiences →A place children remember
Spacious, safe, and staffed by people who genuinely love having families stay.
Earth Homes, Almora
Sustainable earthen homes with Himalayan views and open grounds for children to explore.
Cottage in a Village
A modern cottage near a living village. Plenty of space, safe paths, genuine Kumaoni neighbours.
ARTventures for kids
Pottery, bamboo weaving and art sessions in the forest. Children love it; parents get a quiet hour.
Travelling from abroad? The team helps with transfers from Delhi, Pantnagar and Kathgodam.
Ask the team →LIVING NAYALAP
With luxurious suite tents or Earth Homes as your base, live a beautiful life at Nayalap. Go on long walks on trails through villages and mixed forests.
Or relax at the property with the numerous books or the latest shows.
Or satisfy the birder instead of you by chronicling some beautiful lifers.
All combined with the best that Kumaoni cuisine has to offer.
Discover a truly boutique living experience at Nayalap.
Celebrate an anniversary or a birthday. Celebrate life in a place where nature lives.
Join us for a pottery retreat. Or one involving permaculture. Or one involving history. Or one involving alfresco cooking.

Nayalap





Factsheet
| Amenities | Free breakfast, Free parking and room service, Free WiFi, Electric Blankets, Heaters, Free Bonfire, Pet-Friendly |
| Price | The prices at Nayalap may vary depending on your stay (eg. dates, hotel policy, etc). To see prices, enter your dates. |
| Offer | The current offer, valid till Apr 30 is a free night stay on booking 4 or more nights at Nayalap Shitlakhet. |
| Check-in | 2:00 pm |
| Check-out | 10am |
| Things to do | Hikes around Shitlakhet, Excursions to Ranikhet, Almora, Kasar Devi, Katarmal Sun Temple and Binsar |
| Location | Nayalap is located in Shitlakhet - 30km from both Ranikhet and Almora and 10hrs drive from Delhi |
| How to reach Shitlakhet | Take a bus to Almora and then one to Shitlakhet, or a train to Kathgodam and then car to Shitlakhet, or a flight to Pantnagar and then car to Shitlakhet, or just drive to Shitlakhet |
| Elevation | 1600m |




























