The comforting and rich land of this beautiful valley exudes warmth and welcome that is mirrored in its people. This natural hospitality of the residents of the Himachali people has inspired many for ages to travel to this wondrous land and some have even chosen to make it their homes.

A notable person who made this scenic land her home was an Irish woman, Norah Richards. The legend goes that she fell in love with the land so much that she, unable to stand the libelling about the gentle people of these lands, returned to the mountains she had spent many wonderful years with her husband. An actor by training, she started a theatre school in her “Chameli Niwas” at Andretta. The annual open-air drama festival she held was a source of inspiration to legends such as Prithviraj Kapoor.

Like bees to the succulent flowers, artists from all fields flocked to Andretta under the patronage of Norah Richards and transformed this idyllic hills into a vibrant art community. Some of the notable people are Padma Shri S. Sobha Singh, painter and Sardar Gurucharan Singh, considered one of the finest Studio Potters in the country. The lifelong association of these people to the land has given rise to institutions like the Sobha Singh Museum and the Andretta Pottery School which have influenced many generations of artists and artisans.

The Tibetan settlements in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj is a testament to the tolerant and welcoming nature of the locals. The exiles have brought Buddhism, its values and culture back to this land and added further colour to this already exuberant land. Visits to the monastery and the temples here form for a memorable and fulfilling day excursion.

The spiritual leader of the Buddhists, his holiness the Dalai Lama lives here when not travelling. The sprawling mountain ranges, the crisp mountain air, the stillness and the respite it brings to the weary souls and minds is essential for a meditative life. Like famous poets of the yesteryears, come take a walk along these wooded and gentle slopes, listen to a bird song or many, be inspired to pen down a few words of your own, get lost in this active meditation.

The Sprawling countryside of Rakkh surrounded by the mighty Dauladhar range has inspired us to put together guided walks and hiking trails. Just step outside your room and a special walk awaits you varying in distance, terrain and difficulty.

Start with a gentle walk into the villages soaking up the atmosphere, stop for a picnic lunch mid-way to sight birds or interact with the local people of Kangra. Should you be a tad more adventurous we have a challenging hike that lasts five hours to the Baba Balak Nath Temple with plenty of stops along the way to refuel and reconnect with nature.

We also have bicycle trails curated for the entire family to bike across the stunning landscapes that flank the resort. Bike through the village of Rakkh and Ghamrota, through the local tea estates, and isolated Tibetan monasteries. In the end, our vehicle will be at hand to pick you up and return you back to the resort.