Welcome to
MEET MY PARENTS, THE CO-HOSTS
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.
Our rooms
Kilmora - double room on first floor
The Kilmora room on the first floor not only offers great views, it also radiates warmth and vibes that can put the cluttered mind to ease...
Buransh - double room on first floor
The Buransh or the Rhododendron flower is common in the valleys of the Himalayas as they set the forests ablaze with their colour twice a year...
Padam - family room on second floor
Like the beautiful, strong and enduring padam tree and its flowers, the room provides an essence of strength, camaraderie, bond and love...
Kafal - Double room on ground floor
Welcome to our homestay, where each room tells a unique story, and the Kafal room on the ground floor is no exception...
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.
RESPONSIBLE STAY
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.
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.
TAKE MY WORD: THE WORLD LOOKS PRETTY GOOD FROM HERE
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..
OFF LEASH – OUR NEWS DIGEST
Places of interest near Hartola – our many excursions since 2016
Top tips for planning the perfect road trip
Symphony of the Savannah – new coffee table book added to...
Places of interest near Hartola (Part 3) Neem Karoli Baba’s Kainchi...
Spring has arrived and Hartola is draped in colours of nature!
New Year, new changes to our homestay near Mukteshwar!
Our Web Stories
The hospitality of Katie's Abode, I must, is unparralled. I had gone with my wife during the rainy season that had just started, to celebrate our 3rd marriage anniversary and with no other guests we had an absolute romantic vacation.
Arjun Shekhar
Guest as coupleWe were not sure if the homestay could cater to the needs of our big group of people, but thanks to the caretaker of Katie’s Abode, Kesav Ji and his son Amit, they looked after our every need. The place is situated in a small village away...
Darpita Travels
Guest with familyIt was my first solo trip and somehow I ended up in Katie’s Abode in Hartola. It was Christmas time and it was definitely cold. I was little apprehensive about staying alone as there were no other guests on the level where my room was.
