Hyun Kanatal : A Unique modern cottage stay!

Hyun ( Snow ; Garhwali) sits on a terrace overlooking snow peaks. We consider ourselves as just another home in a small village in Kanatal, and our endeavor is to provide our guests a homely, comfortable experience. Hyun has intentionally been constructed as a simple, minimalist abode to mirror a Garhwali home. Construction took a little more than a year and in keeping with sustainable architecture practices, construction waste was cut down significantly and the building is well insulated. There are beautiful hiking trails in the neighbourhood offering majestic views of the Himalayas. Hyun overlooks apple orchards and offers modern comforts that families and friends would need. We have a full time cook cum caretaker  and a helper who is like family to us.

House rules

If you need to smoke, kindly use the deck/lawn area & ask our caretaker for an ashtray.
Our caretaker Arvind ji is like our own family and is primarily our cook.
You may enjoy soft music while sitting on Deck/lawn at night during a bonfire.Nature possesses its own melody. Revel in it!

Things to know

We are located in Kanatal, 44 Kms from Mussoorie on the Mussoorie-Chamba road.
Guests have access to the larger kitchen in addition to the kitchenette inside the cottage. Hyun is a kids and senior friendly property and we are a few metres from the main road. Access to the cottage is paved and well lit at night.

Neighborhood

There are several places of tourist interest:

Saur village: is located is located approximately 16 kms from Hyun, slightly off the Mussoorie-Chamba road. Project Fuel, a think tank / non-profit, has done some interesting work by painting the abandoned houses in the village.
Tehri Lake: is 40 kms (1hour 15 mins approximately) from Hyun. Jet boats, Jet Ski, parasailing, etc are available. The water is blue in the autumn/winter and really worth a visit.
Surkanda Devi (temple): is a peak at 9042 feet, the highest in the region. The peak is accessible via a 2 km uphill trek or via a 10 minute ropeway ride. Views from the peak are magnificent, as is the temple at the top. On a clear day, one can see the majestic Nanda Devi peak in the distance. The starting point of the ropeway / trek is approximately 5 kms from Hyun.
Kaudia forest trail and safari: The Kaudia forest is approximately 8 kms from Hyun. Kaudia is rich in flora and fauna, birdlife in particular. Jeep safari rides on forest roads are available at Rs2000-2200 per jeep. Walking the trails is an excellent alternative, as you immerse yourselves in the tranquil beauty of giant deodars and oak. There are lovely views on offer from the apple orchards and meadows a few metres into the trail.
Dhanolti Eco Park: is approximately 10 kms from Hyun. The Eco park, maintained by the state Forest Department, is quite popular with tourists. There are beautiful trails through deodar and pine leading up to a lovely potato farm and apple orchards. There’s a zip line and Burma Bridge available for children, please check details at the park.
Adventure Parks: There are several adventure parks on the stretch between Suwakholi and Chamba. These camps offer various rides such as Giant Swing, Rope Cycling, Rope Bridges, etc
Excursions in the immediate neighborhood: Go down on the road to Jhakogi village for 3 kms, enroute there are plenty of nice, secluded and pristine spots for great views and a picnic.