Dunagiri Retreat
Dunagiri, Ranikhet 110030 India
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A Nature Retreat in a lush hill forest setting overlooking a dramatic rural landscape. At Dunagiri, you are completely in harmony with nature - distances seem infinite and heaven close. Silence speaks in a thousand tongues here - all calm, joyous and serene. Very few places are left on our planet where we can enjoy tourism experiences in such pristine, tranquil and calm environment amidst ancient forests. A spot of stunning natural splendor, being one with nature is easy to do at Dunagiri Nature Retreat. Its greatness lies not merely in its fascinating history and captivating beauty, it is rather the peaceful and spiritual atmosphere of this place that strikes the mind and brings peace to the soul. Known by various names such as Drongiri, Dronagiri and Doonagiri - a visit to Dunagiri is a holiday like no other; it is a journey into the innermost recesses of the soul, a re-discovery of the essence of being. Go for nature walks, treks in hills and wilderness, visit Cave of Mahavatar Babaji of Kriya Yoga mentioned in An Autobiography of a Yogi.
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I spend a lot of time travelling in Uttrakhand, majorly in the Garhwal side of it. Rains are my favorite time because it brings out the best in the mountains. The river run at their wildest, every stream has water and greenery and beauty can never be captured in words or pictures. What happened in and around Ganga this year is heart breaking. Since I could not go that side, so I changed directions and went towards the Kumaon side of Uttrakhand and to my greatest pleasure, I discovered Dunagiri, How do I explain this place, completely raw, amazingly green and so less travelled that u can not hear any thing other than the birds and the crickets. Such calmness and serenity. More you can find online about Dunagiri. We stayed with Piyush and though he was not around, his staff (He…
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Date of stay: June 2013
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Recently visited Dunagiri with friends and had an amazing time! Dunagiri is beautiful and peaceful, and simply one of the best places to visit in India. I thank the friendly staff and the caring and helpful host, Piyush uncle, for making my trip so wonderful.
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Date of stay: June 2013
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I recently visited Dunagiri Retreat with 5 other friends and on the whole it was an amazingg trip! I think some of the most uniquely significant things about Dunagiri Retreat would include its beautiful architecture (which is so close to nature, with the use of locally available stones and wood, and it feels as if every peach tree and rose creeper is perfect in its setting), breath-taking views (like the sunrise, sunsets, the mountain valley and the extensive green cover), Piyush uncle and the entire staffs caring and warm hospitality and absolutely delicious mouth-watering Indian food! Activities around the place that we enjoyed were the long and short treks to the Dunagiri temple, Pandu Kholi and various caves. The bonfires at night and the night safari made the trip even…
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Date of stay: June 2013
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We were looking for a quiet and peaceful place for a family holiday. Had zeroed down on a quaint little place in himachal , done our tentative booking there, and suddenly came across this website of Dunagiri. And it was as if we were destined to go there, everything started falling in place and finally on a nice day of sep we were there. Actually words are not enough to express the experience of Dunagiri. Still making an effort after almost 9 months of returning from there . The place was serene and peaceful. The vibrations, wonderful. The rooms were simple and elegant and all that one needed was provided for. The food was finger licking. Panditji is an excellent chef. The Ginger honey tea can easily make you forget your favourite Jasmine tea. The surroundings just…
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Date of stay: September 2012
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In my whole month in India, this magical retreat sanctuary was my very favorite part of the whole journey which was great to begin with. One can feel the love in every inch of the property and we were blessed with the most wonderful host Pandajit, who cooked for us the most divine cuisine, brought special tea to us first thing in the morning along with wood to warm our room all the way into the night. My friend and I felt like we were Goddesses in Paradise. Of course, being so close to Babaji's cave and being guided there and able to sit/meditate by myself for an hour and half in my short visit was the icing on the cake for me. Piyush has created a magnificent home away from home for all of us who seek to connect with the majestic nature of the Himalayas and the Spirit of…
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Date of stay: January 2013
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If you're looking for real peace and quiet, with literally no other civilization near about, this is your spot. The resort is a small set of cottages nestled in the hills in Dunagiri, which is about two hours away from any town of note (Ranikhet). Their idea of a welcome drink is juice made from local flower pulp. Their idea of a table cloth is pressed leaves and flowers from the garden around, neatly arranged in patterns under a plastic sheet. And their idea of entertainment is the exquisite view of the hills, lush greenery and nature all around you. The whole resort, from the location to the building to the furniture, is extremely organic, as if it were just part of the surroundings, not a man-made structure erected within a jungle. The staff are extremely friendly and…
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Date of stay: May 2013
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Ten days was too short a stay. I could have spent a month, and hope to do so another year. Where to begin describing how special Dunagiri Retreat is? I wanted silence and solitude for a spiritual retreat in the holy Himalayas. Here I found the perfect hermitage for my sadhana. Location. Architecture. Original art. These three play together exquisitely. The five elements: earth, water, fire, air, akasha; ground and center harmoniously in the building, the room and the place. Although alone, I felt safe and undisturbed. Panditji, Giriji and the rest of the staff took care of me like a respected elder in their family. Overwhelmed with gratitude for their kindness, I don't begin to know how to thank them. Though I speak no Hindi, they understood and provided all that…
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Date of stay: March 2013
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Dunagiri is an extremely green and serene place and provides excellent options for jungle walks and treks.The place also has a lot of historical and religious importance attached to it.Dunagiri Retreat with its cosy cottages and food that tastes just like home food, is the sole retreat in the area.I lived here for two days with my family and it was a completely different and a nourishing experience.Also one must know this place is not a typical commercial hotel/ resort.Only guests who can appreciate and care for natures beauty and are spiritually inclined should visit this place.They dont entertain any walk-ins.One must also understand that this retreat was build with the aim of generating employement and sustaining lives of people of the village.All the raw materials for…
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Date of stay: April 2013
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We have visited a good number of hill stations around the Kumaon/ Garhwal region over the last few years..... Very few places visited thus far comes close to Dunagiri Retreat, for the sense of bliss that we experienced. The place clearly looks a labour of love of Mr.Piyush. He has developed the place more as a large home than a commercial resort. Each design/ piece of furniture seems well thought through, keeping in mind the guests that he would have. He is the epitome of the Indian belief of Athithi Devobhava.... The same thought seems to be imbibed in his assistants as well. Panditji and his hospitality is something words can't express sufficiently. It needs to be experienced. Giriji assists him very ably and seems always ready with whatever guests want. We spent a few days…
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Date of stay: November 2012
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Dunagiri was the last stop of a pilgrimage, made by me and a group of friends from Australia, to a number of sites sacred to SRF/YSS devotees. I cannot thank Piyush and his wonderful crew enough for taking care of us so completely, so sweetly. Dunagiri is simply appointed. Minimalist yet very comfortable. We were two to a room in Trishul cottage and there was plenty of space. The service and cleanliness are excellent, and the service and friendship I experienced were humbling. When Piyush learnt that I can't eat wheat, he had Pandaji and others make roti and puri from buckwheat especially for me (buckwheat is a seed, not a grain). Out of this world! Piyush is a wonderful guide to the local area and was so helpful in our getting around locally. Dunagiri is an ancient and blessed…
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Date of stay: December 2012
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PRICE RANGE
$137 - $142 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaUttarakhandAlmora DistrictRanikhet
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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