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
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Places of interest near Hartola (Part 1) – Jageshwar Dham near Almora
I have been to several temples across India, but Jageshwar Dham near Almora is a different experience altogether. A UNESCO protected site, the temples are
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First come first served – Our homemade buransh squash is ready
Living in a slightly remote area like Hartola, it is extremely important to make use of the local resources which are readily available but you
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We’ve arrived – leaving the city-life to start our journey in the mountains of Hartola
The aches and pain in every part of the body remind us that we’re finally here in Hartola. However, despite the pains of settling down
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Getting the ducks in a row before the transition
We were supposed to have been sipping tea while watching the distant mountains set on fire by the rising sun in Hartola by now. But
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Finally it’s happening! We’re moving to the mountains!
Have you heard the news that our dream to move to the mountains permanently is taking shape? And while some people think we’re tenacious, they
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‘Now I feel my heart beating’ – That’s how I feel every time I come to Katie’s Abode, Hartola and Coldplay’s song, Adventure of a Lifetime got my feelings absolutely to the dot
When someone asks me how I feel going to our home in the mountains, I always say Coldplay’s song, Adventure of a Lifetime is the
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About our village Hartola, Uttarakhand
Hartola is a sleepy little hamlet located in the Nainital district in the state of Uttarakhand in India. True to its name, the charm of
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Why we are strongly advocating vaccination before coming to Katie’s Abode, Hartola
We are situated in a small village tucked in the mountains. Being a largely self-sufficient community, the odd 500 to 600 residents who lead a
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India COVID-19 vaccine facts – things you need to know
The government of India has started the vaccination drive on a war-footing to root out the life-threatening coronavirus from the country. Citizens should not give
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