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Joshicottage Home- stay Dalar Village Binsar wildlife Sanctuary – Home 7145946 Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • 10 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Joshicottage Home- stay Dalar Village Binsar wildlife Sanctuary – Home 7145946

  • Lodge
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 10
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Set in splendid isolation with a stunning view of the Indian Himalayas, Home Stay Binsar is a family run enterprise, consisting of 3 lodges . Set in the delightful village of Dalar, the Joshi family - three generations - welcome you into their home and look forward to taking care of you. We serve organic, vegetarian food grown in our own kitchen garden, amd have our own taxi service to collect you from the railhead at Kathgodam, and experienced guides available for full and half day guiding, with extensive knowledge of local bird and wildlife, flora and fauna. Come for meditation, yoga, and Kumaoni cooking classes, or just relax in the wonderful surroundings. Holidays can be tailored to your individual requirements.

NOTE : food would be charged extra!

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Beds in other rooms: 4 Full beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Kettle
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Owner always there to help guest! They have privacy but they can come to communicate with the villagers, family and childrens

Policies

Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
Yes, smoking allowed

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

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House rules

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About the owner

Santosh J.
Calendar last updated:
17 Apr 2016
Years listed:
8
Based in:
India
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

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“A HEAVEN IN THIS CRUEL, POLLUTED, POPULATED WORLD !”

Reviewed 18 Dec 2023

Enjoy the rare to find Unspoilt nature .Words fail me when I try to describe the beauty of this property.out of the world experience.Such authentic feel of quiet Village life of the mountains. Ditch t… More

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Response from the owner Thanks ji hope to host you again in near future.

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“A little ridge in heaven with very comfortable”

Reviewed 10 Dec 2023

What a very special place. Settled on a ridge in the foothills of the Himalayas amongst pine forests with winding paths to get there you really are in the middle of heaven with snowy peaks in the not … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your valuable feedback, we love to host you again in near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Tranquil life in lap of Himalaya”

Reviewed 21 May 2023

Your location Joshi Cottage Almora Range, Uttarakhand 263628 Lodge nrups s 138 points 11 hours agoJoshi cottages is a family run homestay located within the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary. We stayed for … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your lovely words

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“Excellent birding experience with Naturalist Santosh Joshi”

Reviewed 7 Apr 2023

Thank you Mr. Santosh Joshi for recommending us to stay at Joshi Cottage for birding. It was an amazing experience with nature, birds and to spend some time with such an adorable Joshi family. Food w… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your valuable feedback, looks farward to host you again in near future.

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“Far from the madding crowd”

Reviewed 28 Oct 2022

We stayed in Joshi Cottage in October 2022. The 40 minutes walk from the main road (inside Binsar Sanctuary) is a gentle trek through the forest which we enjoyed thoroughly, this nature walk is a prec… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your valuable feedback, we hope to host you again in near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“A wonderful experience with stunning views of Nanda Devi”

Reviewed 21 Oct 2022

Joshi’s Cottage homestay is in Dalar Village in the beautiful Binsar Sanctuary. The accommodation is clean simply furnished and comfortable there is hot yes, really hot water. Santhosh and his … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your valuable feedback, we love to host you again in near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“An extraordinary experience in this gem of a place”

Reviewed 16 Apr 2021

I will whole heartedly cherish having experienced the slow paced life in Dalar village for a span of 2 weeks, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where your sole companions are gushing winds … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your valuable feedback, we love to host you again in near future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“An Unforgettable jungle experience”

Reviewed 22 Mar 2020

Set amidst the jungle of Binsar, Santosh ji and his family have created a place that, we felt, have transported us to the most idyllic and enchanting jungle stay. As a host, the family is exceptional,… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for your lovely words,hope to host you again.

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“Sunshine and flowers on a green hillside ridge”

Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

Hard to leave this blissfully peaceful place, especially on a morning when you awake to birdsong and clear, spectacular view of the Himalayas. I stayed 2 nights and walked through natural and pine fo… More

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Response from the owner Thanks a lot! Wish to welcome you in near future

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“A truly enchanting and soothing experience in the lap of mother nature”

Reviewed 16 Apr 2019

We always vacation in a place closer to nature away from the noise and commercial hotelwallahs. We had visited this place a couple years back during a hiking trip in the sanctuary and loved the house … More

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Response from the owner Thank u very much for reviewing ! Looking forward to welcome you in near future

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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Send Santosh (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Santosh (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Santosh the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Santosh (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Santosh (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Santosh (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Santosh (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Santosh (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Santosh (the owner) a message.

If Santosh (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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