Into the High Valleys
Both treks depart from or near Vaadi. We arrange guides, permits, and provisions — you bring your boots and your curiosity.
Kuari Pass
One of the finest panoramic treks in Uttarakhand. The trail climbs through oak and rhododendron forests to Kuari Pass at 3,650 m, where you stand face-to-face with the entire Nanda Devi sanctuary, Dronagiri, Hathi Ghoda, and Kamet.
- Nanda Devi sanctuary views
- Rhododendron forests
- Shepherd meadows
- Accessible from Vaadi
Chitrakantha Peak
Most visitors stop at Gorson Bugyal or Auli meadows. Chitrakantha sits above them at 3,900 m — the peak that crowns the bugyal. A quieter, less-travelled climb with unobstructed 360° views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Kamet that few people ever see.
- Summit at 3,900 m
- Above Gorson Bugyal
- Nanda Devi 360° views
- Off the tourist trail
The Land Around Us
Half-day and full-day outings that need no special fitness level — just an appetite for local life and mountain air.
Chopta & Tungnath
Drive three hours through the Mandal valley to Chopta, the "Mini Switzerland of India." From there, a 3.5 km trek leads to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world at 3,680 m, with views stretching from Nanda Devi to Chaukhamba.
- Highest Shiva temple
- Panoramic Himalayan views
- Bugyal meadows
- Chandrashila summit option
Auli Meadows
In summer, the ski slopes of Auli transform into vast green meadows overlooking a sea of peaks. Ride the cable car over the valley, walk the ridgeline, and watch the Nanda Devi massif hold up the sky.
- Cable car ride
- Panoramic ridge walk
- Nanda Devi views
- Alpine wildflowers
Village Heritage Walk
Walk to nearby Garhwali villages where life moves at the pace of seasons. Visit centuries-old temples, browse local markets, and share tea with families whose ancestors have farmed these terraces for generations.
- Ancient temples
- Local markets
- Garhwali homes
- Traditional crafts
Slow hours, well spent
Not every moment needs a destination. Some of the best ones happen on the veranda.
Stargazing
At 1,800 m with no town lights for miles, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye on clear nights. Best on new moon evenings; we keep a pair of binoculars and a simple star chart at Vaadi.
Birdwatching
The pine and rhododendron forests around Vaadi host over 200 species. Dawn walks along the ridge trail turn up Himalayan monals, verditer flycatchers, and bar-tailed treecreepers with regularity.
Reading by the fire
A curated shelf of books on Himalayan travel, natural history, and Garhwali culture. Evening bonfires in the garden when the weather allows, always with a pot of ginger chai close by.
A Season for Every Mood
Vaadi is open year-round. Each season brings a different character to the forest and the mountains.
Spring
AwakeningRhododendron forests blaze red and pink. Days are warm, nights crisp. Ideal for lower treks and village walks before the summer crowds arrive in Auli.
- Village walks
- Chopta & Tungnath
- Birdwatching
Summer
Green & WildMonsoon brings lush meadows and swollen rivers. The high passes are open. Some days are overcast but the valleys are intensely green and the air is cool.
- Kuari Pass
- Auli Meadows
- Stargazing on clear nights
Autumn
Golden & ClearThe finest season. Crystal-clear skies, golden pine forests, and perfect trekking conditions. The Nanda Devi range is at its most visible. Nights are cold; mornings are extraordinary.
- Chitrakantha Peak
- All treks
- Stargazing
Winter
Still & SilentSnow arrives in January. The property is quieter, the forest is hushed, and the mountains are wrapped in white. Ideal for those seeking genuine solitude and long evenings by the fire.
- Fire and books
- Snow walks
- Birdwatching
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