Immerse In Kumaoni Culture At This Luxurious Stay In Uttarakhand’s Shitlakhet With Lofty Peak Views

The Cowshed is inspired by Kumaoni architecture and is located in a peaceful spot.

by Ankita Mazumdar
Immerse In Kumaoni Culture At This Luxurious Stay In Uttarakhand’s Shitlakhet With Lofty Peak Views

Kumaoni culture has roots deep-seated in Uttarakhand because of the Kumaon region. The food is simple and hearty Himalayan cuisine, their attire is elegant and their houses are like any pahadi house with a Kumaoni touch. Want to live your life like a Kumaoni? Head over to this luxurious stay in Uttarakhand’s Shitlakhet with mesmerising views of the Kumaon Hills.

This Luxurious Stay In Uttarakhand’s Shitlakhet Has Views Of Kumaon Hills

The Cowshed (1)
Image Credits: Airbnb/The Cowshed

Shitlakhet is a serene place in Uttarakhand and in this winter season, it is bound to be more spectacular and cosy. It is a wonderful sight when the gorgeous sunlight hits and lights up the snow peaks! You can watch this beautiful scenery from the rooms of The Cowshed, how great is that? It is a great place to relax and enjoy the birds chirping for all the nature lovers.

The Cowshed is undoubtedly a luxurious stay in Uttarakhand’s Shitlakhet. Just as you enter the property you will know exactly why. The owners of this beautiful place have modified, upcycled and designed such great furniture that you will be amazed by it. They have an open dining area and kitchen area on the ground floor.

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Then there is a perfect staircase that will take you to another level of excellence by this luxurious stay in Uttarakhand. It’s an open lobby and has a balcony where you can just sit and enjoy the endless perfect views of the Himalayan range, Kumaon Hills. Bookworms, there is a cute little bookshelf at The Cowshed. Take a book of your choice and sit on this balcony with the perfect view!

Wait, Wait There Is More

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The owners of this luxurious stay in Uttarakhand mention that one of the showstopper features of this place is its extensive verandah-living room. It has Balinese-inspired sofas, from where you can gaze at the mountains or the twinkling stars. Nature lovers, you can have a fun time exploring their terrace gardens.

The Cowshed has attributes from Kumaoni architecture with different levels. The upper ones are for better exposure to sunlight because in hill stations it is evident to have a room that floods with sunlight every day. Combining altogether, we get a perfect holiday luxurious stay that will make you immersed in Kumaoni Culture better. This place is quite welcoming and you will feel at home. Do not miss out on trying the local cuisine.

How To Reach?

Image Credits: Airbnb/The Cowshed

The nearest place to Shitlakhet is Ranikhet. It is about 30 km away and takes an hour to cover the distance. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam Station which is about 110 km from Shitlakhet. The nearest airport to Shitlakhet is Pantnagar, 162 km away. You have to book a local cab to The Cowshed.

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Click here to book your stay at The Cowshed and immerse yourself in Kumaoni culture.

Where: The Cowshed, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand
Check-Out Time: Before 11 AM
Cost: ₹15,000/night

Cover Image Credits: Airbnb/The Cowshed

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