Set in over 50 acres of cedar, oak and rhododendron, situated in the splendid Himalayan foothills (6,808ft/2,042m), overlooking the Kangra and Kullu Valleys and the palace of the Dalai Lama, amidst his community in exile from Tibet. This unusual and beautiful corner of India has the snowcapped Dhauladhar mountain range as its spectacular backdrop - providing stunning views from our garden.

Eagle's Nest is an ideal spot for centre-based trekking, walking and visitig local sights, or as a base from which to attend the many local ashrams, yoga/meditation classes, or as a retreat.

THE HOUSE is an accumulation of the surrounding influences; each en-suite apartment is decorated in a style: Moghal, Tibetan, Modern and Himachali

We have our own spring water. We are well known for our high standards of international vegetarian cusine. All our food is fresh and homecooked.
The House manager is on hand during the day to arrange laundry, or snacks/ drinks, or you help yourself.

EAGLE'S NEST INFO
Our land is one of the few places in the world where you may see wild leopards; because there is no road near and few people other than local villagers, many wild animals and birds inhabit this unspoilt environment. There are also bears, langur monkeys, pine martens and many beautiful birds.

Best times to visit: mid-March to June, October to December
Please Note: You will arrive either by taxi, and a short walk to the house, or a shorter taxi ride and a walk uphill - albeit beautiful - of 30 minutes, to reach our private land: but don't worry - porters are provided (you can also ride up by horse).

Accommodation

All rooms have superb views, open onto a verandah and include en suite marble bathrooms and heating.
Our own Spring water is available – completely safe to drink.
Guests eat in the Dining Hall or in the gardens. Room service is available for breakfast, snacks and drinks, or full meals with notice.
Guests can help themselves to cold drinks from the fridge.
A laundry service is available.
Guests can relax in the Den, heated by the fire stove, with books from the library, games, or music/film DVDs.
Our staff is on hand to help with any requirements, including as guides for walks/treks.
Chandra, the horse, is very gentle and great for rides – children love her. Horse treks are available from the hotel.
Private yoga, massage or meditation sessions can be arranged at Eagles Nest.

Suite
Decorated by local traditionally trained Tibetan artists from the Nurbulingka Institute, the suite comprises a large double / twin bedroom, annexe bedroom and beautiful green marble bathroom.
Doors open onto the front verandah.
An ideal family room.

Mughal Suite
Features hand painted mughal style furniture, a large double/twin room and a separate double bedroom decorated with romantic ceiling and wall hangings. There is a pink marble bathroom. There is a private enclosed glass conservatory/verandah, which opens onto the back terrace.
An ideal family room.

Craven Cottage
Richly decorated in warm reds and copper tones with full length silk curtains, there is a large double/twin bedroom – and a very special ‘Raj Bathroom'. This huge pink marble room features a large shower and a big bath, which has a picture window looking out onto the mountains (with one-way glass!). Guests may enjoy a relaxing candle-lit bath strewn with rhododendron petals, or with essential oils.

Hallet Room
Named after the renowned local British Royal Academy artist, Alfred Hallet, who lived in a nearby cottage and is famous for his work depicting the local landscape and people. The room is hung with several of Hallet's oil paintings and features a 4-Poster double bed. There is a magnificent view of the mountains from a large picture window and an en suite bathroom in pastel coloured marble.

Blue Room
As the name suggests, this is decorated in deep royal blue; carpet and silk curtains, making it a luxurious room as well as light, as it is on the first floor with its big windows overlooking the front garden – getting the full morning sun. There is a large marble bathroom en suite.

Green Room
With an immediately serene feel to it, this is a spacious corner room situated on the first floor with wonderful views of the mountains. Muted creams and greens and Tibetan art, make this a restful, peaceful place, with doors onto the verandah and a large pink granite bathroom to complete its comfort. A double/twin room, it can accommodate extra beds if needed.

Deodar room
The large windows look out to the left on the forest of Deodars – Himalayan cedars – and Rhododendrons, and in front to the mountains. Decorated with Tibetan art and soft colours, the large double/twin bedroom can accommodate extra beds if needed. It has a big en suite pink granite bathroom and doors onto the verandah.

Between the Green Room and the Deodar Room is a wall of folding doors, making one very large and spacious wood-floored room useful for Yoga groups and others. With dimensions of approx. 50 ft x 12 ft, it can accommodate large groups, for use as a conference room, dormitory or exhibition space.

Activities

Trekking from Eagles Nest
You are at a great advantage at Eagles Nest since many treks start from here, without the need for road travel. Our trek leader Anil, is a long time trekking professional, excellent English speaker and ensures everyone is happy.

Treks range from simple 3 day walks to 14 days, going over some spectacular Himalayan passes such as the Indrahara, Ilaqua, Minkiani; and visiting mountain lakes and hamlets en route. All levels of fitness can be accommodated and everything needed for the trek is provided, including tents, foods, porters, horses, and guides. Prices on application but a basic day's trekking will be from 2000 rupees / $50 per person per day.

There are several great day treks / hikes at no cost which we can arrange at any time. Eg. to Triund, a mountain meadowland at 3000 mtrs, to the waterfall and local river for a bracing dip, or to a hillside temple via a delightful hamlet, amongst others. A picnic lunch is included plus our staff guides.

Ayurvedic Treatments & Massage
After an energetic day's trekking why not enjoy a massage or ayurvedic treatment with Anita Devi, our in-house, fully qualified masseur-therapist. She is also trained in Henna skin painting, the traditional decoration for feet and hands - the girls love this!

Birdwatching Talks, Trips and Treks
Thsi region of India is famous for its huge variety of bird species, from massive Lammergeier vultures, eagles, migratory wetland birds to the array of brightly coloured flocks of small birds.

At Eagle's Nest, we are fortunate to be in a perfect position to see a huge variety of birds, because we have so much unspoilt forest around us. In addition, there is an enormous reservoir / wetland area within a few hours' drive.

A number of trips include day-treks, overnight trips and longer treks, guided by Arvind Sharma, a dedicated expert in the feild. Prices start from $50 per person per day.

TIBETAN DAY
Walk to McLeod Gung, + short drive, Visit the Tibetan Government in Exile and temple building, and Medical Museum, Lunch at Chonor House Hotel /or other, Afternoon: tea at Norbulinka, Tibetan Summer Palace, cultural centre and gardens

CHAMUNDRA DEVI TEMPLE - 1 hr drive by car
Lunch at temple complex, very entertaining; lots of stalls, trinkets and statues
Afternoon: either Animal Park or narrow guage railway from Billing to Kangra

HOT SPRINGS & MASROOR TEMPLE - 1.5 hrs by car
Picnic at the truly delightful ancient Masroor Temple, renowned for its rock carvings
A afternoon: half-hour walk through beautiful country and jungle by a river to the springs, in an old stone baths and ancient creeper-covered ruined temple, followed by swimming in the river on return walk.