Best of Himalayan Abodes My wife and I stayed at Itmenaan, Chalnichinna for 4 nights and it's been the most delightful and amazing experience. The beautiful and captivating property and the surrounding Himalayan view just uplifts your soul. You can hear a calming and soothing silence here. The staff and kitchen defined hospitality and went beyond throughout our stay. The amazing food, most welcoming and accomodating nature of all the staff made it a truly delightful experience. Special thanks to Govindji he made us feel truly at home and conjured up any special requests like a charm! Please do let them know if you are fond of dogs, then they let them roam free around the property and do say hello to Jojo from us, he spent most of his time in our room! We stayed at more aggressively advertised "luxurious" (but totally lacking in hospitality) properties around the hills in Uttarakhand too and we checked out in less than a day, they come nowhere close to the beauty of Itmenaan nor in the welcome, warmth and hospitality of this fine place. Recommended room: Deodar Cottage!

Service with a smile! My wife and I spent 3 nights at Itmenaan Estate staying in Deodar cottage which has amazing views (when clear) over to Nanda Devi and surrounding mountains. Deodar is made from local dry stacked stone for a rustic yet still luxurious place to stay. The craftsmanship is amazing and we had a wonderful time. Yet the most impressive part of our stay was the service from Amit and his team. We had come a long way from Australia and had stayed in some nice 5 star hotels along the way but all of them could learn a lesson from the staff at Itmenaan. They are always smiling and nothing is too much trouble. From bringing a cup of tea in bed in the morning, to guiding us on hikes through the area, to packing and serving picnic lunches or serving delicious meals, everything was done to a high level and with a smile. It is in a remote region and takes a bit of effort to get there but I highly recommend you give it a try!

Best estate The best estate... Like everything thing was top notch.the staff was friendly,the food was best ...I would love to visit this place again.they made the arrangements according to us.there was nothing to complain.

Stunning place and impeccable service We spent 3 days in Itmenaan estate and got to experience one of the best hospitality that there is. The location is stunning, the rooms luxurious and the staff make you feel at home. We can't wait to get back there again.

Awesome experience for family stay! I stayed with my family (wife & 2 teenager kids) for a couple of nights. Must complement Mr Amit and team for making our stay memorable. Ms Bhavna made it very convenient for us to navigate to the place and took good care of us in & around. The view from the room overseeing Himalayas was just fantastic! The chef & his team made some really delicious food for us across different cuisines during our stay. The bonfire experience made the evening really wonderful. Given that it was quite cold, hot water / bags availability was never an issue. An additional delight for our kids were puppies Jerry & Cherry with whom our kids had a great time. Overall, a wonderful experience and strongly recommended.

A must visit place!! Situated in a remote location, with mesmerising views of the Nanda Devi and Trishul ranges, this property and their top notch hospitality will make you feel like royalty. Their hospitality surpasses any five star property by miles and this is no exaggeration. We stayed for four nights and never was I ever greeted by anything but a genuine smile. We had the most amazing time ever. We stayed at the Pine cottage. The room and the washroom are thoughtfully made, the heater and other amenities are top notch. We spend the evening staring at the skies with lots of stars and shooting stars by the bonfire on the sit out area. The food too was consistently good, the grilled chicken, the mutton, the local dishes were sumptuous. I can go on and on about how wonderful this place is and also their property at Thikalna where we stayed for a night. My heartfelt thank you to Amit, their manager, Govindji and all their staff for taking care of us and also our dogs. This is a must visit place and we will definitely visit again.

Serene getaway - away from the crowds Lovely location , great service and food. This place is beautiful - perfect for a rejuvenating getaway , fresh air , tasty local veggies , local cuisine - perfect for a 3 - 4 day getaway , drive from Kathgodam is only 3 1/ 2 Hrs. We stayed at the largest villa which had a sit out and a spacious bedroom - views of snow clad mountains are directly in front

Itmenaan wala vacation!!! This is a complete relaxing package. Location: though it's an off track destination, it's well connected by road. The last 2 km road is being built, but still is drivable. The scenery around it is mesmerising. On North direction there is beautiful view of snow ladden peaks of Nanda Devi and Trishul mountains. Gorgeous valleys can also be seen from here. If you have little bit of stamina, the location of this place will entice you. Ambience: very calm, as much close to the nature as possible in India. Most of the time we could listen only the sound of chirping of birds. Landscaping: blossoming of flowers welcomed us every morning. There is lots of space to relax around it. It's a big property with only very few rooms. Hospitality: this is the best part. Staff pampered us a lot. Everyone in the team is well trained and efficient. Food: want to borrow their chef. Always prepared food of our own choice! We tested kumanyu, continental and North Indian meals, breakfast of choice and unlimited supply of tea and coffee. Rooms: they are nice. Neat and clean, minimalistic yet tasteful. We stayed in mud house. This is an old house which is refurnished and a large bathroom is added to it. Activities: relaxing under winter sun, having lunch outdoor facing the snow peaks, trekking to a temple and to a waterfall close to the place were the activities we liked the most. There are not many outdoor games though. Bonfire during evenings while listening to music was relaxing. They also arrange picnic lunch and it's worth doing. Important points: there is no TV or intercom in the room. However we did not require them during our stay. There is a TV in common room. Mobile connectivity is acceptable. We didn't use their wifi. This place needs minimum fitness level. Although tea maker is not in the room, they provide it when asked. There is also a small Bluetooth speaker you can take with you when going for trekking.

Extraordinary service, location and experience. The staff, management, maintenance and overall hospitality was out of this world. I have been to a lot of 5-star properties but have never come across a service and genuine care for our needs and comfort like in this place. The food was tailor made to our needs. The location and the property itself is an experience to cherish. Thank you Itmenaan estate

Stunning settings matched by excellent hospitality We spent a week at the three properties of the Itmenaan estate and would highly recommend it. The main Itmenaan property is stunningly located with wide views of snow capped Himalayan mountains with walking possibilities of varying levels of difficulty. The level of hospitality is the best we could hope for with Amit the manager and guide going out of his way to ensure a memorable stay for us despite initial rainy weather. The rest of the staff were proactive and the food consistently fantastic - there was flexibility to cater for our western stomachs less accustomed to highly-spiced dishes which we appreciated. We loved seeing the local village life on our walks and Amit was always attentive when the slopes became more challenging. As birdwatchers we also enjoyed staying at Itmenaan’s Freddy’s Bungalow in Bhimtal. Thank you Amit and staff for matching the amazing setting of Itmenaan with such great service. Adam and Alice (UK)