Aparupa and Abhijit share an increasing desire to throw out the rule book and create spaces in the mountains that allow people to experience mindful holidays.
Bengalis by birth and Pahadis at heart, the couple are ardent nature lovers and have found their calling here, working tirelessly towards conscious living in the hills.
PS: Aparupa & Abhijit made sure not a ‘single tree’ on their beautiful estate was cut while the making of ‘Vayu’.
The beginning of this year was a time to count our blessings, for a number of things that seemed destined, for events that were serendipitous, for dreams and hopes that finally saw the light of the day.
Almost three years back, we started this project as a step to reinforce our passion for the mountains, our infinite love for trees, animals and the natural world and last but not the least, our decision to live a more ‘conscious life’ sooner than later.
As we embarked on this journey, with hope and light in our hearts, we envisaged a place that would bring peace & happiness to everyone who would visit. We documented our daily joys, trials and tribulations through pictures that would over the years remind us of the faith we had and the blood and sweat we poured into building this labour of love.
It is with deep benevolence in our hearts, we desire to share this place with all those who seek the mountains and wish to find some time to reconnect back with mother nature and find some time for reflection.
We hope we have the chance to welcome you here one day.
A brief five -minute walk down a windy village road, lined with a thick canopy of oak trees stretching out into a gorgeous Himalayan forest, sets the mood for a perfect mountain holiday.
As the wind gushes through the treetops, the giant oaks sway fervently, revealing the mellow, sun-dappled walkway ahead. A few school-children from the neighbouring ‘Anganwadi’ ( village primary school ) flock together, singing local Kumaoni folk songs that waft through the air.
As the village road forks ahead, the stunning cottage reveals itself and you are greeted with a welcome leap-lick-cuddle from ‘Laddu’ and ‘Barfee’, the two adorable ‘pahadi’ (mountain dog) mother-daughter duo at Vayu!
Nestled on the edge of a funnel shaped valley, as you walk in, a 180 degree, unobstructed view of the valley cradled by the gorgeous hills of Kumaon leave you speechless. With the popular hill town of Mukhteshwar perched on the north and the snow-covered mountains of Khabrar next to it, you begin to immerse yourself in a moment of serenity and bliss.
