This is not just any other bed & breakfast! This is not a hotel or resort! This is the result of an untiring passion of two people – an inspirational story of my hooman parents!

 

 

 

…COME BE A PART OF THIS INSPIRATION!

MEET MY PARENTS, THE CO-HOSTS
Passion, nothing else!

Just like Howard Schultz, the erstwhile CEO of Starbucks had once said, ‘When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible,’ Katie’s Homestay too is the sum-result of my parents’ passion for travelling and their commitment to give me a better life.

START BY CHOOSING YOUR ROOM

Select from our four spacious double rooms and a family room

Kilmora

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Buransh

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Padam

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Ratti

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Ashwagandha

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TAKE MY WORD: THE WORLD LOOKS PRETTY GOOD FROM HERE

Pet rules for the furry visitors

Welcoming every doggy to come and stay with your pet parents in our home. Perfectly ok to stay with your parents in the room as long as you respect certain house rules that are in best interest for all..

BRICK BY BRICK – THE STORY SO FAR

How my home took shape

Although our home was built very recently, my parents wanted it to blend with the other houses of the village and not to stand out as an eyesore city mansion.

It took a lot of effort from my parents to convince the architect not to get carried away and stick to the plan of resembling a village home with flush interiors.

The layout of the house was meticulously done to minimise damage to existing mountain terraces and fruit trees during the construction.

The property has 4 rooms that accommodate 2 guests each and a family room that accommodates 6 guests. All rooms have attached bathrooms.

Hartola fun facts

8345 feet

Altitude

90

Days of fruit picking

345

Days of perfect sunshine

120

Days of snow peaks’ visibility

RIGHT FROM THE FARMS

Enjoy Fresh Local Produce

I can definitely tell you the delight of devouring some fresh chicken. It’s tasty for sure. With the villagers growing different types of veggies, pulses, etc. it’s a habit that my parents follow of bringing home everything (AND EVERYDAY) straight from the farms to the kitchen. And if I’m not feeling too lazy I accompany them to the farms too.

Responsible stay at Katie's Abode, Hartola Homestay

RESPONSIBLE STAY

The leash you can do

Be kind to the environment. Remember, being a responsible traveler is all about leaving a positive impact on not only the locality, but also the people who live in the places we choose to visit. Here are some guidelines to ensure your holiday in our home in Hartola has a positive impact on the locality.

NOOKS AND CORNERS

The common areas

You have access to our entire home except the rooms of other guests. We have a spacious sitting room with a fireplace where you can enjoy a good book from my mom’s library sipping a cup of coffee. There is a television here although I don’t recommend wasting your time staring at it. You can savour the meals in the dining hall or in the adjoining sit-out area enjoying the beauty of the calm environment of Hartola.

OFF LEASH – OUR NEWS DIGEST

Updates from my home

Top tips for planning the perfect road trip

In December 2022 and again in February this year we embarked on long road trips spanning over 1900 kms one way. Yes, we made a road trip from Noida to Guwahati and back. While going, it took us two nights, three days driving a total of 33 hours. While coming we completed the journey, making

Symphony of the Savannah – new coffee table book added to our library

As we seek to increase the number of books in our library at Katie’s Abode, Hartola with some interesting and informative books, Sivashish Thakur’s Symphony of the Savannah caught our attention. Yes, this coffee table book has nothing to do with Uttarakhand in general or Hartola in particular, yet the writer’s passion in wildlife is

Places of interest near Hartola (Part 3) Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham Mandir

It was a Wednesday evening when we realized that staying in Hartola was not complete without a visit to Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi Dham Mandir. A couple friend of ours too were staying with us, so it was decided that the next morning we will be visiting this highly regarded temple of Lord Hanuman. For

Spring has arrived and Hartola is draped in colours of nature!

The absence of snow this year has not thrown nature’s schedule off balance. It’s business as usual—once again, the bare brown branches have suddenly been clothed with pink and white satiny blooms. The dry and dreary landscape has transformed itself dramatically into an undulating sea of pink and white as far as the eye can

New Year, new changes to our homestay near Mukteshwar!

Well, A very Happy New Year to everyone. Since we started our homestay, we have been working on ways to make our guests’ experience in our home better and memorable. Thanks to all the feedback our guests shared, we are happy at our progress. Since our private annex on the ground floor was not ready

Long weekends in 2023 – 16 mini vacations you can plan this year

This year it’s packed with long weekends, with five to six-day holidays in March, April and August. So if you plan smart, and you can fit in 16 mini vacations in 2023. Here’s the complete list of all the long weekends in 2023 so that you can plan your holidays in the New Year. January:

Our home – a beautiful boutique airbnb in Hartola

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Hartola, Katie’s Abode is a beautiful and vibrant 5BHK cottage that promises to be a treat for all your senses. This Airbnb in Hartola, is named after our furry baby, Katie, and is pet-friendly. So bring your furry friend along for an unforgettable holiday experience. With each room color-coordinated

Places of interest near Hartola (Part 2) – Dhokaney waterfall

About 40 kilometers from Hartola is a beautiful waterfall tucked away amidst lush green surroundings on the Nathuakhan-Orakhan-Dhokaney road. One has to take a left a few meters after crossing the Orakhan market. The road that leads to the waterfall is pretty good and has hardly any vehicles plying. There are a couple of maggi

yadavkanika3
yadavkanika3
2023-01-06
Best place to be for new years with friends and family Our stay at Katie's abode was a memorable stay for us , we were a group of friends with family and kids . The stay was very comfortable .The caretaker was a special add on, he cooked very simple yet tasty food matching our needs . And not to forget the view this place has to offer
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RA
2022-06-17
We loved it here! Wanted to share a beautiful experience that we had at KATIE'S ABODE, a homestay in Hartola, Uttarakhand. So, the owners - Deepa Baruah and Dhrubajyoti Baruah and of course Katie Baruah - have been exceptionally fabulous at making our stay memorable in so many ways. Their home is beautiful, warm and a perfect retreat from city life. Each room has a theme and is spacious, warm and tasteful with a beautiful view of the hills. The common areas as done up brilliantly with books, a fireplace, TV abd other amenities. Their caretakers, Joshi ji, Kamal and other boys, fed us fresh, home-cooked meals which was so satiating and delightful that we keept looking forward to each meal 😊. And, they supplemented those with many cups of adrak waali chai and fresh fruits from their orchards like peaches, apricots and plums! We went for walks and to pluck fruit with the Deepa and Katie Baruah to the village nearby and for chai and maggie through those lovely pakhdandis that made our trip so totally worth it. Both Dhruv and Deepa (and Katie) are extremely warm and loving people, and they welcome pets too. My children were so delighted with this experience that they just want us to spend at least a week every quarter @katiesabode ! Adding some pics for everyone to see what the place and people really are!
Chazat Lowang
Chazat Lowang
2022-05-21
Pawsome home stay 🐾 Katie s abode is named after the lovely beauty doggo Katie who lives here with her parents Dhruv and Deepa . A rustic beautiful mountain home Located amidst apricot trees with views of the pine forests ahead , you can unwind here with some books in their cozy reading nook by the fireplace or just enjoy the sight outside feeling the breeze in their amazing sit out . If you love outdoors , Dhruv and Deepa or their caretaker Joshi ji will guide you with small walking trails around with views of orchards and mountains around , or even a hike into the forest. Food here is just like home food ❤️Definitely coming for a longer stay here
Manish Bhardwaj
Manish Bhardwaj
2022-05-21
Perfect Little paradise Amazing Location, very nicely done rooms with a fireplace in common area and the warmest hosts. Dhruv and Deepa have created a perfect cozy little gateway. Katie's abode is the ideal place for people looking for a boutique homestay with the best views and amazing homely food.
Renu
Renu
2022-05-01
Charming homestay, gracious hosts in Hartola, Mukhteshwar We visited Mukhteshwar in April and on one of our wanderabouts we came across this charming homestay in Hartola, hosted by the lovely couple Deepa and Dhruv and their beautiful dog Katie. It has clear and beautiful views of the Himalayas and the homestay itself has a warm, inviting and cosy atmosphere. Deepa and Dhruv go out of their way to make sure their guests are well looked after. If you are looking for a holiday/ workation in the mountains, I would definitely recommend that you try 'Katie's Abode'.
ROHIT B
ROHIT B
2021-12-26
Soulitude in Himalaya Kafie's Abode is designed for long stay, luxury as well as budget, which reflects class, style & simplicity. And for those who visit, Kumaun the views of Himalayan peaks are must from window or any seat-out area. This is such one place where we could see all the front peaks of Garhwal & Kumaun Himalaya. It's for those who seeks silence, who wants to write or read, who wants to go out for walk in absence of vehicle horns, who wants to spend quality time with their loved ones and alike. Our stay was short as we found this place pretty late during our last phase of the trip. The care-taker, Joshiji is humble and kind man who will look after the hospitality very well. This place deserves another visit some time soon.
Swati Gosh
Swati Gosh
2021-11-16
Pollution-free Diwali with family We had visited Katie's Abode during the Diwali long weekend with my parents, husband and 12 year old son. We really loved the cottage and with no other guests felt like at home. The house is tastefully done and the food cooked by the caretaker were superb. The last one km road is kuccha so one have to drive slow. but then the best views come after a difficult drive isn't it. We saw the peaks very clearly during our entire stay.
Shravasti R
Shravasti R
2021-08-17
Beautiful Stay with Katie and her parents at Katie's Abode, Hartola The most beautiful and comfortable pet friendly homestay ever in my experience. Warm and friendly hosts and a break from the routine which was thoroughly enjoyed by our family including our two furry kids.
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh
2021-03-07
The perfect homestay—Gazing at snow-capped mountains, sipping a hot cuppa in a quiet, sunlit balcony—What more?! We were the second guests to stay at this lovely and cozy homestay. And we were thrilled about that too! I came here with my mother, father and grandparents. I loved the view of the Himalayas and the sunrise and the sunset.We celebrated Katie's Abode's first Diwali here. Was lots of fun. We made nice rangolis and also lit lots of diyas and candles.We went out for many walks. We collected red leaves and flowers. I always enjoyed leading the way.Joshiji, the caretaker, made excellent food for us and many cups of hot tea for the grown-ups (because it was very cold).I loved Katie's Abode and would like to come here again.PS: In fact, I have already been there twice and am planning to go again soon!Lots of loveAngad (7 years old)
Navneet Kumar
Navneet Kumar
2021-02-09
Nice homely stay Our stay at Katie’s was for 5 nights and we had good time. Hosts were very friendly and took care of our needs. Food was very nice (I like home cooked food 😊). Lastly place was comfortable and hygienic, just like our homes!