Andretta, Himachal Pradesh
Up to 8 Guests
04 Rooms
Farm Stay
Yoga Retreat
Add-On Experiences
Breakfast Included
Heated Swimming Pool
Fireplace
Kitchenette
Steam Room
Home Cooked Meals
Ensuite Washrooms
Farm-to-Table
Free WiFi
Free Parking
THE SPACE
Plan a tour to Himachal Pradesh’s Andretta, a place of mountains and tranquility located in the famed Kangra valley’s artists colony. Think of a traditional Himachali mud house, restored to perfection and enveloped by bamboo forests. A place that combines rejuvenation and quintessential mountain goodness.
Jaadooghar Andretta is a mud cottage which comes with a total of 4 bedrooms and has 2 very snug and vibrant living rooms, accompanied by a cosy fireplace, with a touch of the artistic to reflect all the flavours of the artists’ colony it resides in. The mud cottage has a roomy balcony on the first floor which makes for a lovely spot to have your morning coffee and evening glass of wine while taking in the breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountain range.
With a lot of veggies and herbs organically grown on the estate, the hosts strive to bring a farm-to-table experience for the guests. The property has a catered kitchen which is managed by a dedicated staff. Laze around in the property gardens, find your own nooks and corners to relax in, do some yoga and meditation on the property’s yoga deck or take a dip in the heated swimming pool.
Jaadooghar Recommends: Andretta is probably Himachal’s best kept secret, known as an artists’ paradise. This place is anything but another ordinary Himalayan village. It has historically been a melting point of theatre, art and pottery enthusiasts. You must experience visiting the museums, galleries & pottery studios while you’re here., &
JAADOOGHAR EXPERIENCES
Swimming Pool & Steam Room
A heated swimming pool in the cool Himachali weather is bound to transport you to another world of tranquillity. Enjoy a splash and a cool down at the adjoining Steam Room, offering the perfect relaxation for your body muscles after a long day’s hike in the hills or a means to rejuvenate your senses from the dullness and monotony of city life. Please note that the usage of the Steam Room is chargeable at property, albeit for a nominal price.
Yoga Retreat
With a dedicated space for yoga and meditation, this property’s ‘yogashala’ is what the yogi in you dreams of. While you’re out in the mountains, spend some time with yourself practicing yoga and indulging in meditation as and when the heart desires. The property is also home to many professionally organised yoga retreats combining techniques of tantra, shamanic breathwork, karma yoga amidst others.
Picnic At Tea Hill Estate
A little further afield, on the outskirts of Palampur is a Tea Estate, where your hosts can arrange a tour for you. There you can observe the entire process of tea growing, and the picking and manufacturing process, from plant to cup. They can also set up a picnic for you at the estate where you can enjoy a meal out in the open with panoramic mountain views and open skies. Charges for organising this tour shall be applicable and payable at the property directly.
Pottery Sessions At Andretta Pottery
We can arrange pottery sessions for you at the Andretta Pottery, where those who make a bowl, cup, or other ceramic object they'd like to keep, can have them glazed, fired and posted home, at a later date! This is a paid experience payable directly at the property.
Jaadooghar Recommends: The Andretta Artist Village is famous for its Norah's Centre for Arts (Norah Richards was the founder of the artists’ village during the British reign), Andretta Pottery and Craft Society (these places also sell earthenware to Fab India!). It is highly recommended that while you’re here, you take a trip to Norah's Mud House and Sir Sobha Singh Art Gallery (Sobha Singh was the famous Punjabi artist who was the exclusive painter of the images of all the Sikh Gurus). There is a nominal charge for entry to these art galleries and you can also grab some prints for your art collection!
Hikes and Walks
The joy of living in Himachal is best experienced when you trek along the many known and unknown trails, collecting pine cones and breathing in the freshness of the mountain air. The property is in close proximity to several such hill hikes, forest walking trails, waterfalls etc. You can walk through the artists’ village and collect some precious memories on the way. The hosts will be more than happy to guide you to all the local hotspots.
Bonfire Evenings
All guests can enjoy a bonfire in our verandah on cool winter nights. Even the mud cottage has a traditional fireplace in the living room for you to enjoy a cosy evening with loved ones.
THE ROOMS
Up to 2 Guests (in each Room)
Free WiFi
Ensuite Washroom
Heater
The mud cottage has 4 bedrooms, out of which 3 are deluxe rooms while one is a superior twin room. All bedrooms have an exclusive bathroom for their guests to use. The upper floor rooms also have balcony access overlooking the mountains. The rooms and the mud cottage itself are designed like an open gallery for an immersive experience. Please note that the prices mentioned are for up to 2 guests per room.
Double Bed Room
Prices start at: ₹10,034.40 per night (includes taxes and fees)
Twin Bed Room
Prices start at: ₹10,034.40 per night (includes taxes and fees)
Superior Room
Prices start at: ₹10,034.40 per night (includes taxes and fees)
LOCATION KNOW-HOW
Located at a distance of 90 kms from Pathankot Station and 40 kms from Dharamshala’s Gaggal airport, the property can be reached by getting a local taxi from the station/airport. It can also be reached via road from Delhi, which is at a distance of 535 kms from Andretta. It is located in the prime area of Andretta, only about 1 km from the Sobha Singh Art Gallery, 400 m from Norah Richard’s House and only 100 m from Andretta Pottery, which are few of the main attractions in Andretta. You can reach all these destinations on foot from Jaadooghar Andretta.
MEET YOUR HOST
Doing complete justice to this artists’ colony, your host here will be Denis Harrap who has been at Andretta for 20 years and counting. Denis is an Art Director, most notable for his art design for the music videos of Michael Jackson’s ground-breaking ‘Thriller’ album. Jaadooghar Andretta is abundantly populated with beautiful antiques which have been collected by Denis over the years.
HOUSE RULES AND THINGS TO NOTE
Please note that a common kitchenette is provided in the mud cottage along with basic cooking utensils and condiments. Breakfast is included in the room tariff while lunch and dinner can be booked after notifying the property staff in advance.
No room service is catered to in the property and all food is served in the main dining hall during fixed time slots.
CHECK-IN TIME: 2:00 PM
CHECK-OUT TIME: 12:00 PM
SMOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE ROOMS
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
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