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Vara: Unique Wellness Homestay amidst Mountains

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Vara Villa & Home Stay
Vara Entrance
Private Garden with all day sunshine.
Exterior detail
Bedroom 1 - Ahana

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dehradun, Uttarakhand
  • University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Forest Research Institute
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Robber's Cave
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dehradun (DED-Jolly Grant)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds and 2 Single Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Futon

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vara: Unique Wellness Homestay amidst Mountains

Vara Wellness Homestay:
Escape to the serene and picturesque Vara, your ultimate bread and breakfast homestay in Dehradun-Mussoorie. Nestled amidst the breathtaking mountains and lush greenery, this charming accommodation offers the perfect blend of nature and eco living. Enjoy a cozy stay with personalised hospitality close to the renowned University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES). Personalised Yoga & Meditation sessions are also on offer with a host of other facilities at Vara.
The space
The three bedroom are on the first floor of the property with windows opening to lush green mountain view. Two of them have private balconies and the third one has a cosy bay window overlooking Mussoorie hills as well as a fireplace. Guests can sit and indulge themselves in book reading, bird watching or just enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty visible all around.

All of the bedrooms have spacious private bathroom attached with separate cubicle shower/ bathtub. In addition, there is a study cum library that has 100s of books on diverse subjects to choose from. Guests can also use it as workstation when they need to.

There is a big cafe/ terrace on the same floor with 180 degree of mountain view and has a big fireplace and an open kitchen with all amenities. It is big enough to fit 25 plus guests. Guests can also access the big Yoga hall downstairs when they book a Yoga or Meditation session.

There is a spacious Drawing room, a dining area with seating capacity of 6 people, a big smart TV, a large open kitchen with additional pantry fitted with all modern gadgets and implements including gas stoves and dishwasher. The ground floor facilities and spaces would have to be shared with hosts living on the GF.

There is also a beautiful private 1500 sq. ft. garden outside that is accessible to the guests with seatings to enjoy their stay. There is also a play area for the kids to have their joyful time. Free parking is available on the property too.

Meals can be pre ordered during their stay by guests.
Guest access
Guests have access to all the open spaces including the garden and the play area on the ground floor.
Other things to note
Flowing water and chirping birds are the musicians at Vara. There is a mountain stream flowing just behind the terrace cafe on the first floor and the Yoga hall on the ground floor. The sound of flowing water is your constant companion in Vara. The mountain trees all around are home to 100s of species of birds including varieties of sparrows, parrots, Himalayan woodpeckers, owls, whistling thrush, barbets, asian paradise flycatchers, hornbills; not to forget multi-coloured Robins. It is a bird watcher's paradise. In addition, the cool & calm climes of Vara is an ideal place for book nerds and nature lovers. There are varieties of books to choose from available at the library.
Vara is specially suited for those having interest in Yoga, spirituality, literature etc. as the hosts who themselves are the teachers and practitioners on the subjects, are open for offerings and discussion on the same. Guests can expect to have soulful & literary discussions/sessions in the evenings if they desire so.

There are bound to be lots of takeaways from Vara.

When you leave Vara, you're not the same person that you arrived as..!

Property manager

Vishal Anand

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Vikasnagar

Located in Vikasnagar, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Nainital Governor's House and Clock Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rajaji National Park and Robber's Cave. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dehradun, Uttarakhand

What's nearby

  • University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Forest Research Institute - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Clock Tower - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Tapkeshwar Temple - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Robber's Cave - 21 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Doiwala Station - 32 min drive
  • Dehradun (DED-Jolly Grant) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zaffran - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Headquarters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prem nagar Juice shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Frisco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bhatia Dhaba - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vara: Unique Wellness Homestay amidst Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Vara: Unique Wellness Homestay amidst Mountains located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nainital Governor's House, Forest Research Institute, and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies. Chetwoode Hall and Tapkeshwar Temple are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Vishal Anand

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Languages:

English