Mountain Farm Stay Experience
Justa Farms
I host small groups at my family apple orchard in Upper Shimla where you live like a local, join in farm work, eat homegrown food, and unplug from screens.
Pricing Guide
Wood Paneled Room with Breakfast
Accommodation Features
- Room Structure: Private room with traditional Himachali pine wood paneling and chandeliers.
- View: Attached balcony overlooking the apple orchard and Kotkhai valley.
- Bathroom: Western style attached washroom with geyser for hot water.
- Tech Spec: No TV or AC provided to ensure a digital detox environment.
Dining & Access
- Breakfast: Home cooked meal featuring Parathas with curd or Eggs and toast.
- Beverages: Morning Adrak, Masala, or fresh Mint tea.
- Property: Access to private apple orchard and family verandah.
All Inclusive Stay with Meals & Activities
Accommodation
- Room: Premium wood paneled room with private mountain view balcony.
- Setting: High altitude location designed for slow living and screen free time.
Full Board Dining
- Meals: Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner prepared with organic farm ingredients.
- Cuisine: Authentic Pahadi dishes like Siddu, Sepu Vadi, and Dal Chawal.
- Evening Service: High tea served with local snacks and fresh herbs.
Activities & Adventure
- Trekking: Host led walks through pine forests and trails to local water springs.
- Farm Experience: Seasonal picking of Apricots or Apples and orchard maintenance lessons.
- Recreation: Bonfire evenings and options for outdoor camping or picnics.
About Mountain Farm Stay Experience
Find Your Balance in the Mountains
I’m a farm girl at heart, and this place is my home in Upper Shimla, right in the middle of our family apple orchard. I open my doors to small groups who want more than a hotel experience - I want you to live here like a local, not just pass through as a tourist.
Home With a View
Every room is cozy, all wood and warm light, and every balcony looks out towards the valley. If you’re the type who loves to just sit and stare, you’ll find that here. It’s a good spot to hit reset.
How We Live Here
- Life moves slow, and that’s the magic. You’ll trade screens for mint tea you plucked yourself, real conversations, and monsoon rains you watch from the balcony.
- This is a true digital detox mountain retreat.
- You’ll get in on apple orchard life, eat organic food straight from the farm, and snack on Sahiba apricots right off the tree.
- We cook farm-to-table mountain meals - real Pahadi food, sometimes outdoors on a chulha.
- If you’re up for adventure, we might hike forest trails, pitch tents, or drink chashme ka paani (spring water) on the way.
Who Will Love This
Mountain lovers, city escapees, folks who want to learn about Pahadi living and don’t mind getting their hands dirty - this is for you. If simple joys and curious hearts sound like your vibe, come find your balance here.
Meet your Expert
Manikarnika
60 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Manikarnika. Delhi is where I teach yoga, but Kotkhai in the hills is home. Farm girl, pahadan at heart, happiest picking fresh apricots with family. Shiv Ji’s blessings led me to Arjun Sir, who flipped my world and rooted me deeper. I’m both the calm yoga teacher and the silly retreat host – dumb charades and all! Life’s a mix, no? Yoga helps me ride the waves and I love sharing that healing.
My Work
Yoga & Wellness Services - I guide holistic wellness coaching, bilingual yoga classes, life coaching, meditation, and stress management for all levels.
Teaching Style - Classes blend asanas, pranayama, meditation. I use Hindi and English, like 'apne tail bone pe dhyan.' Go slow, don’t push.
Yoga Philosophy - Yoga’s not about looking perfect. It’s about healing, finding balance, and knowing your true self, especially after tough times.
Bodhichitta Mountain Retreats - I design retreats in the hills – yoga, hiking, pottery, bhajans. It’s a slower, soulful escape from city chaos.
