{"id":1917,"date":"2025-12-22T09:19:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T09:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gramsense.in\/?post_type=mphb_room_type&#038;p=1917"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:31:43","slug":"hill-side-home-stay-silkoti-2","status":"publish","type":"mphb_room_type","link":"https:\/\/gramsense.in\/index.php\/accommodation\/hill-side-home-stay-silkoti-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hill Side Home Stay, Silkoti"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Hill Side Home Stay, Silkoti<\/h2>\n<p>A quiet and welcoming homestay run by a warm husband-wife duo, Hill Side Home Stay is<br \/>\nnestled in the peaceful village of Silkoti, near Kanatal and Mussoorie. This simple yet cozy stay<br \/>\nis hosted by Makani Devi and Abbal Singh Pundir, a couple rooted in village life and pahadi<br \/>\nhospitality.<br \/>\nSeeing the growing number of tourists visiting this belt for weekend breaks, treks, and peaceful<br \/>\nholidays, the couple decided to open their home for guests in 2023. The idea was encouraged<br \/>\nby a discussion during a community forum by Himmotthan, which inspired Abbal Singh \u2014 a<br \/>\nlocal electrician and plumber \u2014 to start something of his own. Watching nearby hotels and<br \/>\nhomestays also gave them the push to create a warm, personal space for guests looking for<br \/>\nclean, calm, and genuine pahadi stays.<br \/>\nMakani Devi, a farmer and homemaker, looks after the kitchen and farm, ensuring every guest<br \/>\ngets fresh, organic food cooked with love.<br \/>\nRooms &amp; Facilities<br \/>\nHill Side Home Stay offers 1 clean and comfortable room, perfect for small families or couples<br \/>\nlooking for a peaceful stay in the hills.<\/p>\n<h4>Facilities at the homestay include:<\/h4>\n<p>\u25cf Double bed with clean linen<br \/>\n\u25cf Attached washroom with geyser<br \/>\n\u25cf Room heater and electric kettle<br \/>\n\u25cf Yoga mat for your morning stretches<br \/>\n\u25cf Dedicated working station<br \/>\n\u25cf Simple verandah with mountain views<br \/>\nRoom price starts at \u20b92,000 per day, which includes breakfast and dinner made fresh in their<br \/>\nkitchen.<br \/>\nTraditional Pahadi Food<br \/>\nThe food at Hill Side Home Stay is completely home-cooked by Makani Devi using fresh,<br \/>\norganic vegetables from their own farm and kitchen garden. Guests can enjoy local pahadi<br \/>\ndishes like Aloo ke Gutke, Jhangora ki Kheer, seasonal chutneys, and more \u2014 all cooked with<br \/>\ntraditional methods and mountain flavors.<br \/>\nYou\u2019ll also get to enjoy fruits directly plucked from their orchard, depending on the season.<\/p>\n<h4>Activities at the Homestay<\/h4>\n<p>Along with a comfortable stay, guests can immerse themselves in village life and enjoy several<br \/>\nsimple yet beautiful activities:<br \/>\n\u25cf Village walk to meet locals and hear about pahadi customs<br \/>\n\u25cf Visit their farms and kitchen garden, try your hand at planting or harvesting vegetables<br \/>\n\u25cf Fruit picking from trees like apricot, apple, peach, plum, pomegranate, oranges, and<br \/>\nkafal<br \/>\n\u25cf Bonfire evenings with pahadi stories<br \/>\n\u25cf Outdoor cooking in traditional Garhwali style<br \/>\n\u25cf Birdwatching around the hills and nearby forest<br \/>\n\u25cf Camping options within their property<br \/>\n\u25cf Sunrise view point directly from the homestay<br \/>\n\u25cf Snowfall during winters (Dec-Jan)<\/p>\n<h4>Places to Visit Nearby<\/h4>\n<p>Hill Side Home Stay is close to some of Uttarakhand\u2019s most beautiful tourist spots:<br \/>\nMussoorie \u2013 The famous Queen of Hills<br \/>\nKanatal \u2013 For forest trails and adventure camps<br \/>\nSurkanda Devi Temple \u2013 Famous hilltop temple with panoramic Himalayan views<br \/>\nTehri Lake \u2013 For boating and lakeside picnics<br \/>\nDhanaulti \u2013 Known for eco parks, snow in winters, and peaceful stays<\/p>\n<h4>Why Stay at Hill Side Home Stay?<\/h4>\n<p>\u25cf Warm, family-run pahadi homestay with personal care<br \/>\n\u25cf Clean, peaceful rooms with mountain views<br \/>\n\u25cf Organic, home-cooked traditional meals<br \/>\n\u25cf Open space for sunrise views<br \/>\n\u25cf Fruit picking from their own orchards<br \/>\n\u25cf Simple pahadi lifestyle activities and village tours<br \/>\n\u25cf Bonfire, birdwatching, and outdoor cooking<br \/>\n\u25cf Close to Kanatal, Dhanaulti, Tehri, and Mussoorie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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