Hill Side Home Stay, Silkoti

A quiet and welcoming homestay run by a warm husband-wife duo, Hill Side Home Stay is
nestled in the peaceful village of Silkoti, near Kanatal and Mussoorie. This simple yet cozy stay
is hosted by Makani Devi and Abbal Singh Pundir, a couple rooted in village life and pahadi
hospitality.
Seeing the growing number of tourists visiting this belt for weekend breaks, treks, and peaceful
holidays, the couple decided to open their home for guests in 2023. The idea was encouraged
by a discussion during a community forum by Himmotthan, which inspired Abbal Singh — a
local electrician and plumber — to start something of his own. Watching nearby hotels and
homestays also gave them the push to create a warm, personal space for guests looking for
clean, calm, and genuine pahadi stays.
Makani Devi, a farmer and homemaker, looks after the kitchen and farm, ensuring every guest
gets fresh, organic food cooked with love.
Rooms & Facilities
Hill Side Home Stay offers 1 clean and comfortable room, perfect for small families or couples
looking for a peaceful stay in the hills.

Facilities at the homestay include:

● Double bed with clean linen
● Attached washroom with geyser
● Room heater and electric kettle
● Yoga mat for your morning stretches
● Dedicated working station
● Simple verandah with mountain views
Room price starts at ₹2,000 per day, which includes breakfast and dinner made fresh in their
kitchen.
Traditional Pahadi Food
The food at Hill Side Home Stay is completely home-cooked by Makani Devi using fresh,
organic vegetables from their own farm and kitchen garden. Guests can enjoy local pahadi
dishes like Aloo ke Gutke, Jhangora ki Kheer, seasonal chutneys, and more — all cooked with
traditional methods and mountain flavors.
You’ll also get to enjoy fruits directly plucked from their orchard, depending on the season.

Activities at the Homestay

Along with a comfortable stay, guests can immerse themselves in village life and enjoy several
simple yet beautiful activities:
● Village walk to meet locals and hear about pahadi customs
● Visit their farms and kitchen garden, try your hand at planting or harvesting vegetables
● Fruit picking from trees like apricot, apple, peach, plum, pomegranate, oranges, and
kafal
● Bonfire evenings with pahadi stories
● Outdoor cooking in traditional Garhwali style
● Birdwatching around the hills and nearby forest
● Camping options within their property
● Sunrise view point directly from the homestay
● Snowfall during winters (Dec-Jan)

Places to Visit Nearby

Hill Side Home Stay is close to some of Uttarakhand’s most beautiful tourist spots:
Mussoorie – The famous Queen of Hills
Kanatal – For forest trails and adventure camps
Surkanda Devi Temple – Famous hilltop temple with panoramic Himalayan views
Tehri Lake – For boating and lakeside picnics
Dhanaulti – Known for eco parks, snow in winters, and peaceful stays

Why Stay at Hill Side Home Stay?

● Warm, family-run pahadi homestay with personal care
● Clean, peaceful rooms with mountain views
● Organic, home-cooked traditional meals
● Open space for sunrise views
● Fruit picking from their own orchards
● Simple pahadi lifestyle activities and village tours
● Bonfire, birdwatching, and outdoor cooking
● Close to Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Tehri, and Mussoorie