In the ResortAt Itmenaan Estate you may choose to just 'do nothing'.
- Laze around or read a book
- Enjoy the warmth of campfire
- Gaze at the countless stars in night time milky sky
- Admire mesmerizing valleys and snow clad peaks
For those who are a little more restless and active, there are a number of activities to keep yourself busy.
- Partake in farming and gardening within the estate
- Walk to nearby villages to share tea with locals
- Hike to the highest point for enchanting views
- Roam the beautiful oak and rhododendron forests
On any of the longer walks you will be accompanied by one of the guides who will share his knowledge about the region and help you connect with the local people.
Excursions AroundJageshwar: A 45-minute-drive from the estate takes you to Jageshwar Temples. The drive is through the omnipresent pines, oaks and rhododendrons and the moment you reach in the vicinity of the temples, you enter the amazing world of deodar trees.
Jageshwar comprises a group of about 124 stone temples dating between the 9th and 13th century AD. It is believed to be the site of one of the twelve Jyotirlings and hence occupies a prominent position on Hindu pilgrimage.
Chitai Temple: An hour's drive from the estate is another famous temple of the region, the Chitai Temple dedicated to Golu Devta, who is considered to be the God of Justice. As one approaches the temple, the first thing that strikes you is hundreds of bells hanging at the entrance.
People come to the temple to make a wish to Golu Devta; those who are not able to personally visit the temple, write letters to Him seeking justice. Once a wish is fulfilled people come and hang a brass bell on any of the temple walls, and hence the sea of bells all over the temple.
Almora: Almora is located at a distance of about one-and-a-half hour from the estate. The cobbled stone streets of Almora bazaar are a delight to walk through. Houses and shops align the narrow streets that bustle with activity throughout the day. The traditional architecture is very much in evidence here as one spots carved doors and windows.
Itmenaan Himalayan Walks & TreksTo offer discerning travelers a touch and feel of rural life, a village walk and stay program through some of the most unspoilt villages of Kumaon Himalayas has been devised. Charmingly, you also get to stay in village houses which have been touched up to provide very comfortable lodging without compromising on the authenticity.
You may choose to stay-put at a village house and explore the area. Or, walks can also be organized that take you from one village to another and each night is spent in a different village house.