Himalayan Orchard is an eco-friendly farm-stay project run by Michael and Devanshe.
The area has very little in the way of local tourist facilities and is very much ‘off the beaten track’. Part of the ethos is to ‘digitally detox’ –we do not have a television and internet access is limited.
Most of the buildings are largely of traditional design, made of stone, wood, and gobar-mitti(cow manure mixed with sand). One of the buildings has been restored with its traditional slate roof. The hot water is solar-heated and fed by a mixture of spring water and rainwater harvesting.
Another old building, an ex-juice factory, now a ruin, is being rebuilt as an off-grid eco-building over the next two years, incorporating traditional building materials and techniques with modern eco-friendly technology. The first phase, clearing the site, has now been completed (2018).
This studio centre will be wholly devoted to yoga, meditation & arts and hence the name HYMAC (Himalayan orchard Yoga, Meditation and Art Centre)
The area has very little in the way of local tourist facilities and is very much ‘off the beaten track’. Part of the ethos is to ‘digitally detox’ –we do not have a television and internet access is limited.
Most of the buildings are largely of traditional design, made of stone, wood, and gobar-mitti(cow manure mixed with sand). One of the buildings has been restored with its traditional slate roof. The hot water is solar-heated and fed by a mixture of spring water and rainwater harvesting.
Another old building, an ex-juice factory, now a ruin, is being rebuilt as an off-grid eco-building over the next two years, incorporating traditional building materials and techniques with modern eco-friendly technology. The first phase, clearing the site, has now been completed (2018).
This studio centre will be wholly devoted to yoga, meditation & arts and hence the name HYMAC (Himalayan orchard Yoga, Meditation and Art Centre)
how far is the nearest train station / airport?
Shimla train station is 70 kms away, 3 hours drive. The nearest airport is Chandigarh, 6 hours drive.
are you on google maps?
Yes. Search for Himalayan Orchard, Rukhla or Rukhla (HP)
what's the weather like?
The temperature ranges from an average of 5 degrees (in winter) to 25 C (in summer). Most year round it's between 18 & 20 C. Lost of sunny days and blue skies.
are there restaurants, cafes, markets nearby?
The nearest market / town is a 45 minute drive (one-way) from the farm and there is a small village shop. Our tariff includes all meals.
what are the nearby activities and attractions?
The farm is ideal for walking, hiking, bird watching, mountain biking, visiting local temples and villages, yoga, meditation, painting