Activities & Excursions
The serene surroundings of the bungalow are an invitation for long walks, for quiet contemplation and meditation. Accompanied by melodious bird song and fresh mountain breezes, one can walk up to nearby hill tops with stunning views. One of the nicer family walks is a mountain track that takes you all the way to Sattal Lake (20 minutes).
Longer walks from the bungalow take you to terraced fields and small villages with the smell of cooking and the sounds of children at play. Small mammals (such as Ghoral, Serow, Sambhar, Muntjac) and a large variety of birds abound in the luscious green hillsides and throughout the valleys.
At Fredys
Butterfly Collection
nature & lake walk
local history walk
lunch at secluded lake
birding
do nothing
Around Fredys
paragliding
boating at saattal
night safari
nainital market visit
Activities & Excursions
A stay at Punjabiyat resort in amritsaris a great way to unwind and re-connect with the country life. At Punjabiyat there is a lot to do and equally there are a lot of reasons for doing nothing.
Those of a lazy disposition may be happy just to sit out in the front deck of their cottage or the cosy lounge and gaze at the glorious fields during the day and starlit sky at night. There is nothing to disturb the calm unless you count the chirping of birds or the crops swaying in the fields.
You can partake in various farming activities around Punjabiyat, feel and smell the soil of this fertile land and temporarily forget your urban existence. A dip in our tube-well tank with water gushing out at full force is quite an invigorating experience.
Setting out from Punjabiyat resort there are extensive opportunities for walking and cycling with a good network of trails.
At the resort
Farming
Buffalo milking
tractor ride
tonga ride
local village visit
sikh history discussion
do nothing
- About 20 minute cycle ride from Punjabiyat resort is a Dairy Farm where you may learn about this rural dairy farming and even participate in milking the cows.
- The famous Sikh temple, Ghallughara Saheb, is located about 20 minutes walk from here. The religious ceremonies held at the temple early in the mornings and on weekends are a must experience.
- The Sikh history museum near Punjabiyat resort in Amritsar is one of the three being built by the Punjab government to encourage youngsters to take pride in their culture and history.
- Tractor and Tonga (traditional horse-driven carriage) rides can be arranged to give you the authentic Punjab experience at Punjabiyat resort in Amritsar.
Around Punjabiyat resort in Amritsar
visit amritsar
wagah border
gurudaspur market
harike wetland
Amritsar (About an Hour)
Amritsar, literally meaning “holy pool of nectar” is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Saheb was initiated by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ramdas and completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev.
Wagah Border (1 Hour)
Wagah is an army outpost on India-Pakistan border between Amritsar and Lahore. It is an elaborate complex of buildings, roads and barriers on both sides. Everyday of the year, just before sunset, a flag lowering ceremony takes place between the two countries which lasts for about 45 minutes.
Activities & Excursions
At Itmenaan resort in Binsar you may choose to just ‘do nothing’ Laze around or read a book
1. Enjoy the warmth of campfire
2. Gaze at the countless stars in night time sky
3. Admire mesmerising valleys and snow clad peaks
For those who are a little more adventurous, there are a number of activities on offer to keep your busy:
1. Partake in farming and gardening within Itmenaan Estate
2.Walk to nearby villages to share tea with locals
3. Hike to the highest point for enchanting views
4. Roam the beautiful oak and rhododendron forests
On any of the longer walks you will be accompanied by one of our guides who will share his knowledge about the region and help you connect with the local people.
Excursions around the estate
JAGESHWAR TEMPLES
ALMORA TOWN
CHITAI TEMPLE
ARCHITECTURE TOUR
GHANTIKA TOP
- Binsar: Around an hour and a half’s drive from the resort is the beautiful Binsar wildlife santuary. Day visits to Binsar can be organised.
- Jageshwar: A 45-minutes 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. Jageshwar 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.
At the Estate
Cycling
Magnificent views of the Himalayan peaks, amazing setting of the small villages dotted on the hillsides and charming local culture – all provide the perfect blend for cycling. Depi Chaudhry, who has written guidebooks on cycling and trekking and is perhaps the best known name in cycling in India has described the cycling route from Bhimtal to Itmenaan Estate (87 KM) as one of the 20 best cycling routes in entire India. You may read details of this route here: 20 Best Cycling Rides
FARMING & GARDENING
OAK & RHODODENDRON FORESTS
DO NOTHING
To offer discerning travellers a touch and feel of rural life, we have devised a village walk and stay programme in these unspoilt villages of Kumaon Himalayas. Charmingly, you stay in village houses that 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 organised that take you from one village to another and each night is spent in a different village house. Know more about Itmenaan Walks…
