It rained on the very first evening and I knew this was nature’s way of bestowing an auspicious welcome to me. I was in Parvada, a village in South Gola Range, which sits cool, green, vibrant and refreshing all through the year. You might think, its just a village but trust me there is a heap to explore, ramble around and relish.
Since, Delhi is sweltering with heat, its time to hit the mountains. How about travelling to Parvada?

The state of Uttarakhand always surprises me with its unbeaten paths, mountain life, breathtaking scenery and local cuisines. And this time, a hidden gem called Parvada near Nainital has got my heart. The lush surroundings of the village, loveliest weather, cosy home-stay and the heartwarming affection of the locals made for a memorable trip. Interestingly, there are no fans in the village and they don’t need them ever. And by the way, Parvada received good amount of unexpected snow in the month of February. I am sure you want to know more about it.

Slice of Village Life in Parvada

My agenda of visiting Parvada was not about putting a check-in-the-box or visiting the popular attractions of Mukteshwar, Almora, Bhimtal or Nainital, it was about taking a break from the hectic city life and enjoying the smaller joys of life, like walking around aimlessly, staring at the green mountains, chasing the butterflies, admiring the Himalayan birds, hiking to the vantage points, talking to the villagers, eating the delicious Kumaoni food, practicing some yoga and gazing at the stars in the night. Of course, the views of unspoilt greenery and sublime majesty of thick jungles, from the window of the room are strong enough reasons to perch at one place, do nothing at all and bask in the changing colours of the day. Some holidays should be about no itinerary at all. Parvada is one of the places, where you can actually pull off a holiday without an agenda. Just pack your pack, book your tickets and leave the rest to the people of Parvada Bungalows.

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