Thikalna Himalayan Retreat

We had a fantastic family vacation as we travelled with our kids - aged 10 and 6 years. The key highlights were daily hikes in nature trails which are very untouched, the great and customised food at the resort and the seclusion in the midst of nature. We would highly recommend the place to experience true natural beauty of the Himalayas and on a good clear day we also got a fantastic view of the snow peaked Himalayas which was surreal. It is very much away from the commercial areas and offers a unique experience in the mountains.

We visited the Itmenaan property in Thikalna from 24th to 27th December, 2022. Three of us ***** with our fur baby were the sole guests in the cozy property. The property is a beautiful, rustic two bedroom, two washroom, one living room and a kitchen house. There are two helpful and kind care takers, Mr Bheem and Mr Govind who look after you so well. It is a 10 hour drive from Gurgaon and we reached the destination comfortably. We were warmly greeted by Bheem and Govind, served an aromatic tea, yummy parantha on arrival. The view from the house was amazing. It is quiet, serene and beautiful. Bonfires in the evening ***** with pakoras and steaming cups of tea was a great way to sit back and connect as a family. It was tech detox for all of us. We spoke at length with each other, played with our pet or just sat quietly together immersed in the beauty of the hills and basking in the welcoming sunlight. It was freezing cold, however with woolens, heaters, hot water bags we enjoyed the chill. Above all the hospitality of the staff was overwhelming. Delicious piping hot meals which had the rustic taste of the hills, layed out under the sun was thoroughly enjoyed by us. We would love to visit the property again for a longer stay!!