We Welcome All Foreigners and Indian to Our Paying Guest House

We welcome all Foreigners and Indian to our Paying Guest House
Home staying and volunteering on our Voluntary Organisation,Farming,
Computer office work,
Rural Development, Social welfare & Village tourism Environment Protection.
Room cost with 3 meals a day and guiding & volunteering working is 400 rs. any concession is possible.
Kanda village {SonargaonAbout 1 km from KandaMarket}
[is in the middle of the himalaya with very beautiful views from the hilltop.

Best way to come:
from Old Delhi with RainikhetExp. {departure time approx 22.30 } to Haldwani and than Share taxi to Almora than Bageaswar than Kanda. approx. 350rs total traveling cost from Old Delhi.
Me and my Family Welcome your all from our Heart.
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PROJECT ON
INTRERNATIONAL TOURISM - ECO/BIO TOURISM
IN , KANDA
DISTT.
BAGESHWAR
STATE
UTTARARANCHAL
COUNTRY

INDIA

The beautiful hill station, and home of peace (Shantinikitan) Kanda is situated at 1500-1900m above sea level. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and terraced fields it captivates the sense and imaginations of the locals and visitors alike. Both the local people and the visitors appreciate the beauty here and benefit from the pure air and healthy environment that the mountain scenery presents. According to legends, and the older inhabitants, there once lived a local caste of Kanyal. Kanda is named after this caste. The hills of Kanda are very attractive to foreign visitors, and is often likened to the Swiss Alps.

From 1988 tourists of different nationalities have come to stay at the center for paying guests and ecotourism as volunteers. During their stay at Sonargaon , which can last from a few days to several months, visitors watch, join and enjoy community life. They also gain a good understanding and knowledge of Kumouni culture and way of life, and of the deep spiritual and religious beliefs, and so have a unique and enjoyable experience.

Visitors can learn about local food preparation techniques, which is done using specific spices and locally grown organic vegetables. Experiencing this local cuisine can be one of the highlights of life at Kanda!

In their leisure time, visitors enjoy the stunning natural environment. The sweet fragrance of local flowers, the deep chattering of beautiful birds and the colourful butterflies make life here deeply calming. This experience can give a new personal strength to visitors, and the peace and calm can provide an opportunity for the stresses and pressures of life to crumble away and give peace of mind with the deep effect of this intellectual meditation. Many visitors take advantage of this calm atmosphere by practicing yoga.

Another wonderful experience to be gained by a visit to ROSE is learning about the religious aspects of community life. There are different religious events, some held in the temples and others in people’s homes. Events of religious significance include celebrating various Hindu deities such as the celebration of Ramayana, Bhagwatgita, and Shivachana (worship of lord Shiva), the religious speeches of the priest and the nine days of Nawabriti (where there is worship everyday). These rituals give meaning to peoples lives and also serve as entertainment. During their stay, visitors may observe various religious customs and traditions, such as marriage ceremonies, the naming ceremony of a baby, and Rakhi, the ceremony of sacred thread. Rakhi is an important ceremony where siblings tie thread around each other’s wrists, and by doing so, sisters are assured of their brother’s support and protection. There are many small and extraordinary religious events, including Jagar, the Kumoani folk songs, and the classical dance Chaachari,

The women wear many different types of Jewelry, made from Gold and Silver, such as nose and ear studs/rings, necklaces, toes rings, anklets, and many colourful bangles on their wrists.

They are also very skilled at animal husbandry, and many families own cows, buffalo, poultry and goats, as well as dogs and cats as pets.

Creative knowledge regarding local arts and crafts is taught to the younger generations, and many are skilled in artistic pursuits such as dried flower decoration and painting special designs and patterns on the houses, which is called Alpana and Rangoli.

Participation in the organic farming is enjoyed by many visitors at ROSE. Some people come here as part of the international Willing Work on Organic Farms scheme. Students of geography, biology, or those who are simply interested, can learn a great deal about local biodiversity and organic farming

While visitors stay here at ROSE, they can use their own personal skills to contribute to the community, and take on the role of eco/bio tourist

Ecotourists staying here are able to learn about the area while contributing to the host community, for example by teaching English, helping with construction projects, or with environmental projects such as reforestation. Through these activities ecotourists can satisfy their aims of sharing their skills with the community and positively contributing to the lives of the rural poor, whose environment and culture the tourists come to experience. Visitors can also spend some time learning Hindi and the local language Kumoani, can learn how to cook Kumoani food and mix the unique and medicinal herbs and spices, and learn about traditional farming and building technologies.

Tourist attractions in the Kanda region.

1.Stunning views of the Himalayan peaks, an ideal location for bird spotting and animal watching in their natural environment. These include: Ghigaratola, Dhapoli, Dhallan, Chandrapur, Annapurna, Bijaypur, Kandamaidan and Kabashna.

2.Ancient temples of Kanda’s heritage, and of the surrounding areas:

a) Badrinath Narayan, 500m from Kanda.

b) Kalika Mandir in the center of Kanda market.

c) Gopeshwar Mahadev, 7km from Kanda market by road.

•3.Religious temples at Kanda:

a) Kalika Mandir – center of market.

b) Golu Mandir Sokhula – 1km.

c) Jawala Devi Mandir – 1km.

d) Annpurna Mandir – 2km.

e) Dholinag Mandir – 5km.

f) Hanuman Mandir – 3km.

g)Ganga Nath Mandir – 2km.

h) Pheninag Mandir – 15km.

4.Regional fairs of Kanda:

a) Dashara fair at Kanda market, 10 days, 5 sacrifices.

b) Shiva Ratri – Lord Shiva worship, Gopeshwar.

c) Panchami fair Dholinag in September/ October.

d) Bashai Jagaran, 11days celebration, Golu and Ganganath temples.

e) Dashahara – 5 sacrifices or 9 night celebration in other temples.

5..Local Kumoani festival:

a) Harela (Greenary) April – July – September.

b) Fooldaie (flower presentation on doors), March.

c) Basant Panchami (welcome of spring), March/ April.

d) Ghee San Kranti (use of butteroil on the first day of the month), August.

e) Rakhi (sacred thread from sister to brothers wrist), August.ff)Krishna Janamastami, (Lord Krishana’s Birthday), August.

6.Regional festivals:

a) Dashara.

b) Deepawali.

c) Holi festival

7. Regional customs and traditions:

a)Marriage ceremonies.

b)Ceremony of the sacred thread.

c)Ceremony of naming a child.

d)Daily worship.

e)The religious rite Sharaad

8.Rural culture and tradition:

a) Rural folk songs and group singing – Chaachari.

b) Jhora.

c) Dholnagara – drums, music and dance.

d) Choliya dance.

e) Huraka Baden – small hand drum beating.

f) Basuri – flute.

g) Jagar, Bashie, Nawabriti.

h) Astabali, Panchabali – goat and buffalo sacrifice.

i) Religious customs – the tradition of fasting.

j) Pilgrimage – to religious temples.

k) Group songs and dances by women

EcoVillage Tour Package Sonargaon Kanda Bageshwar Uttranchal

3 Day 2 Night Package Tour-

Day 1st—Depart from Kathgodam railway station morning time ,visit Vhimtal lake s/s 23 kms . then Naukuchiatal lake s/s 4kms.then Bhawali s/s15kms.,Kharna 20kms.,Almora s/s31kms-Barechhina s/s19kms-Sheraghat s/s 54kms.-Raiagar27kms-Berinag 6kms.-Chaukori watch panoramic view ofHimalayas/s11kms.-Kanda/ Sonargaon 25kms.

Night 1st-Night stay at Jeevan paying Guest unit .Family farm house village Sonargaon,share bathroom& toilet, clean environment, Organic meal in Dinner /lunch/Breakfast,

Day 2nd- Departur from Sonargaon after breakfast, visit Gopeshwar Lord Siva Ancient Temple 7kms-Saniudiar organic Tea Garden s/s 5kms.-Godess BhadraKali temple 6kms.back to Sonargaon 18kms., lunch at JPGU with family ,after non visit walk local organic farm s/s1 km ,Kalika Temple kanda market1/2 km, Badrinathgooth temple Ancient stone Sculpture1kms., Golu Temple 2kms.,kanda field 1kms watch natural beauty of the kanda area s/s and sun set.

Night 2nd– Stay at JPGU Sonargaon.

Day 3rd- Morning depart to Bageshwar lord Siva Ancient temple s/s 28kms.Baijnath Lord Siva Ancient temple 23kms,Kausani Anashakti Ashram memory of Mahatma Gandhi- Hindu poet Sumitra nandan Pant (Nirala) museum s/s 17 kms, Someshwar s/s 16 kms., Kosi 28 kms., Almora historical Museum –city walk s/s 9 kms., Kharna 31kms.,Bhowali s/s 20kms.,Jeolikot s/s 16 kms. ,kathgodam 20 kms.

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4Day 3 Night package Tour

Day 1st—Depart from Kathgodam railway station morning time ,visit Vhimtal lake 23 kms . then Naukuchiatal lake s/s 4kms.then Bhawali s/s 15kms.,Kharna 20kms.,Almora s/s 31kms-Barechhina 19kms-Sheraghat s/s 54kms.-Raiagar27kms-Berinag 6kms.-Chaukori watch panoramic view ofHimalaya s/s 11kms.-Kanda/ Sonargaon 25kms.

Night 1st - Night stay at Jeevan paying Guest unit .Family farm house village Sonargaon ,share bathroom& toilet, clean environment ,Organic meal in Dinner /lunch/Breakfast,

Day 2nd- Departur from Sonargaon after breakfast ,visit Gopeshwar Lord Siva Ancient Temple 7kms-Saniudiar organic Tea Garden s/s 5kms.-Godess BhadraKali temple 6kms.back to Sonargaon 18kms., lunch at JPGU with family, after non visit walk local organic farm 1 km ,Kalika Temple kanda market1/2 km, Badrinathgooth temple Ancient stone Sculpture1kms., Golu Temple 2kms.,kanda field 1kms watch natural bueaty of the kanda area s/s and sun set.

Night 2nd– Stay at JPGU Sonargaon.

Day 3rd- After breakfast depart to Bageshwar lord Siva Ancient temple 28kms.Baijnath Lord Siva Ancient temple s/s 23kms,Kausani Anashakti Ashram memory of Mahatma Gandhi- Hindu poet Sumitra nandan Pant (Nirala) museum s/s 17 kms, Someshwar s/s 16 kms., Kosi 28 kms., Almora historical Museum –city walk- side seeing- sun set view s/s 9 kms .

Night 3rd – Night stay at Almora in Hotel.

Day 4th – After breakfast depart to G.B.Pant Institute Of Himalayan Environment and Development Kosi s/s 9kms and Katarmal 4kms., Katpuriya s/s 8kms., Majkhali s/s 8kms., Ranikhet market S/S 8kms.,Khairna s/s 30kms.,Bhawali s/s 20kms.,Nanital tourist place s/s and lake view 11kms.,Jeolikot s/s 16kms.,Kathgodam 19 kms.,

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7 Day 6 Night Package Tour

Night 1st-Night stay at Jeevan paying Guest unit. Family farm house village Sonargaon, share bathroom& toilet, clean environment, Organic meal in Dinner /lunch/Breakfast,

Day 2nd- Departur from Sonargaon after breakfast, visit Gopeshwar Lord Siva Ancient Temple 7kms-Saniudiar organic Tea Garden s/s 5kms.-Godess BhadraKali temple 6kms.back to Sonargaon 18kms., lunch at JPGU with family, after non visit walk local organic farm s/s1 km ,Kalika Temple kanda market1/2 km, Badrinathgooth temple Ancient stone Sculpture1kms., Golu Temple 2kms.,kanda field 1kms watch natural bueaty of the kanda area s/s and sun set.

Night 2nd– Stay at JPGU Sonargaon.

Day 3rd – After breakfast visit nature tour &s/s a spectacular fascinating view of Himalayas/ vally/ forest/organic tea garden of Vijaypur 9kms.,spiritual tour to lord Dhaoli Nag temple 1km., Bhotia Jan Jati Village Thala 4kms., Kotmanya 11kms., walk Musk Deer farm and fresh breath taking 3kms., Chaukori 3kms., Guptari 18kms., Patal Bhubaneshwar Cave 7kms.& return back 7kms., Gangolihat7kms.,Panar 41kms.,Ghat 8kms.,Pithoragarh 29kms.,

Night 3rd – Stay at hotel in Pithoragarh.

Day 4th – After breakfast scientific visit to Defense Agriculture Research Centre Panda 6kms., Nature visit and s/s Ogla 37kms.,Askot 10kms.,Jaul Jibi 14kms.,Dharchula 29kms., National Hydro Electrical power station & Dam Dhaoli Ganga 15kms., back to Dharchula 15kms.

Night 4th – Stay at hotel in Dharchula.

Day 5th – After breakfast nature Visit & s/s Jauljibi 29kms.,Madkot 44kms., Munsyari 22kms.,Girgaon / Birthi Fall 32kms., Tajam 19kms.,Thal 21kms., Pankhu 12kms., Kotmanya 17 kms., Kanda 19kms.,Sonargaon 4kms.

Night 5th - Stay at JPGU Sonargaon

Day 6th -- After breakfast depart to Bageshwar lord Siva Ancient temple 28kms.Baijnath Lord Siva Ancient temple s/s 23kms,Kausani Anashakti Ashram memory of Mahatma Gandhi- Hindu poet Sumitra nandan Pant (Nirala) museum s/s 17 kms, Someshwar s/s 16 kms., Kosi 28 kms., Almora historical Museum –city walk- side seeing- sun set view s/s 9 kms.

Night 6th - Night stay at Almora in Hotel.

Day 7th - After breakfast depart to G.B.Pant Institute Of Himalayan Environment and Development Kosi s/s 9kms and Katarmal 4kms., Katpuriya s/s 8kms., Majkhali s/s 8kms., Ranikhet market S/S 8kms.,Khairna s/s 30kms.,Bhawali s/s 20kms.,Nanital tourist place s/s and lake view 11kms.,Jeolikot s/s 16kms.,Kathgodam 19 kms.,

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These Package are flexible when any Fairs ,Festival, Anusthan ( Bhagwat/ Sivarchan/ Navabriti / Jagar/ Ram lila ),Wedding, Cultural ceremony, Social events and related program in order visitors enjoy ,learn more about kumaoni life style and culture, increase knowledge about local bio diver city / organic farming /Past History /Craft ,relaxing in peaceful atmosphere ,