Luxury Villas Selakui

Sukoon Retreat, located in Dakpathar, 5 hour’s drive from New Delhi. A perfect holiday retreat located in the village of Dakpathar at the Himalayan foothills amidst the rural environment, on the banks of river Yamuna. Operates with 6 luxury cottages, resort includes Spa, Jacuzzi, Steam, Infrared Treatment, Indoor All-Weather Heated Swimming Pool, and fun for kids. The resort offers a lot of recreational and sports facilities along with organic plant farming for the guests to choose from. Sukoon promises a comfortable life in an eco-friendly environment, away from the stressful and busy lifestyle. One comes closer to Nature, gets a peaceful environment to spend some time with self and make some memories with family and friends. ‘Sukoon A Sense Of Relief’ is born out of a dream to share unique experiences with both nature and leisure lovers from around the globe. ‘It is a place to Relax, Rejuvenate and Relish in a peaceful environment’ “an abode amidst nature” 6 tastefully crafted tented cottages, equipped with everything to make you feel at peace and savour the beauty nature has to offer. The cuisine here is based on fresh ingredients and seasonality of vegetables and fruits, hence our culinary team makes efforts to change the menus every 4-5 months. Enhance your dining experiences Breakfasts organized at the farm Picnic lunch with nature walks High tea under the ‘rain-fall’ An evening snack next to the River Yamuna, catch and release fish Dining amidst the cool breeze, under the mango trees, gives a perfect end to the peaceful and joyful day! Activities at Sukoon Trekking in the Himalayas, discover the raw trails with our local guides. Village walk with an interaction with the locals. Nature walks – cross the wide spread farmland and reach the banks of river Yamuna. Archery, mountain biking and various other outdoor sports Will be available all throughout the stay for any assistance and making sure the guest have an excellent stay Places to see around 1. Asan Conservation Reserve Distance from our retreat: 12 kms, 20 minutes Asan Conservation Reserve, home to many rare and endangered species and a significant wintering ground for migratory birds has been declared as a Ramsar site. The reserve spread over an area of 444.4 ha in Dehradun is the first Ramsar site in Uttarakhand. This biodiverse ecosystem located at the confluence of Asan and Yamuna Rivers was declared as a Conservation Reserve in 2005. Guest can also enjoy boating here all around the year at a very nominal charge. 2. Asoka Rock Edict Distance from our retreat: 11 kms, 30 minutes The Rock edicts of Khalsi are among the many inscriptions of Ashoka, the first being the Bilingual inscription of Kandahar, written in Greek and in Aramaic, in the year 10 of his reign. The Khalsi edicts, placed in North-Western India, were located near the Hellenistic world represented by the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and its capital Ai Khanoum. The inscriptions were written on a solid quartz rock. The main face (east face) of the rock contains Edicts 1 to 12 and the first part of Edict 13. On the right side (north face) is the drawing of an elephant with the word in Brahmi Gajatama, of uncertain meaning. On the left side (south face) is the continuation of the inscription started on the main face, with the second part of Edict 13 and Edict 14. 3. Dakpathar Barrage Distance from our retreat: 03 kms, 10 minutes The Dakpathar Barrage is a concrete barrage across the Yamuna River adjacent to Dakpathar in Uttarakhand. The barrage serves to divert water into the East Yamuna Canal for hydroelectric power production at the Dhakrani and Dhalipur Power Plants. The foundation stone for the dam was laid on 23 May 1949 by India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, both power stations were commissioned in 1965. The barrage is controlled by 25 floodgates and has a length of 516.5 m (1,695 ft) 4. Village of Kalsi Distance from our retreat: 10 kms, 25 minutes Located at the confluence of the Tons and Yamuna rivers, Kalsi is a lesser-known village near Paonta Sahib. The young and energetic Yamuna bursts out of the hills in the Jaunsar-Bawar region in the Doon Valley and continues its travels across the great Indian plains. Kalsi once served as an important township in Uttarakhand’s Jaunsar-Bawar region. 5. Gurudwara Paonta Sahib Distance from our retreat: 19 kms, 35 minutes This Gurdwara was built in memory of Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth guru of sikhs. The Dasam Granth was written here by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Hence, the Gurdwara enjoys a high historic and religious importance among the followers of the Sikh religion world over.The Gurudwara have a palanquin “Palki” made of pure gold, donated by devotees 6. Chakrata Distance from our retreat: 50 kms, 1 hour 30 minutes Located at an altitude of about 7000 ft above the sea level, Chakrata in Dehradun District of Uttarakhand State of India is a hill station and a famed tourist destination ideal for mount climbing, trekking and skiing. Yamuna valley is located down the hilly town. Chakrata was developed by the British rulers and was a summer retreat for the high executives of English East India Company. Presently Chakrata encloses military cantonment and the access is restricted here for civilian travelers.

Prithvi Forest Home is located in the valleys of Dehradun.Home away from home in the forest area, on the banks of the river, among the shal trees, mountain views, a snowy mountain view in winter, and views of wild animals and birds Double Bed Comfortable, airy rooms with a Western-style bathroom, organic vegetables, a flower courtyard, indoor parking, full security, a good road to Prithvi Forest Homes, 24 hour hot water supply, Special Attention to Cleanliness and Hygiene, WiFi, a pleasant place to live with joy in the lap of nature. Prithvi Forest Home strives with enthusiasm to make your stay blissful. an experience that will compel you to visit again and again. 25.7 km away from Dehradun Clock Tower and 25.7 km away from Dehradun Rly Station. The nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, 46.7 km from PRITHVI FOREST HOMESTAY .