Individual private cottages, a beautiful open air restaurant, a large terrace with the views of the mountains, a vegetable patch, a small stream nearby, a pond with ducks and fish along with a multitude of open spaces with a 180 degree view of the Dhauladhar s makes Rakkh resort Palampur your ideal mountain getaway Boutique hotels Palampur. Twenty Five beautiful and calm cottages and two interconnecting rooms are dotted around the 4 ? acres, each cottage is positioned amidst the verdant foliage to give its occupants a sense of peace and privacy; light and airy and of course affording stunning views of the snow-peaked mountains. A common living room is available in the new wing for guests to relax in, with the rest of the occupants or to arrange an intimate get-together with a small group of friends or family. All the rooms are temperature controlled and come with premium features and amenities. All the rooms are equipped with a pull out bed for an additional adult or child. Bathrooms feature power rain showers. Tea and Fresh coffee making facilities are provided. Fresh hot beverages are served all through the day. Being in the lap of nature affords our guests the perfect opportunity for deep communion with oneself and nature. To enable this we have consciously made some choices, including the absence of in-room entertainment such as TV and internet. Although Wi-Fi will be available in common areas for pressing work if any.

HILL COTTAGES (Total: 06)
Maximum occupancy: 03 Guest/Size: 40 mt^2

The 6 hill cottages feature King size beds and come with their own private sit out terrace and bonfire pit for cozy evenings outside under the stars.

MOUNTAIN COTTAGES (Total: 09)
Maximum occupancy: 03 Guest/Size: 38 mt^2

The 9 mountain cottages are located on a hilltop with spectacular views of the Dhauladhar peaks. Each cottage has panoramic views of the valley below, and has private sit outs. 5 of these 9 can be converted into twin bedded rooms.

INTERCONNECTED FAMILY COTTAGES (Total: 02 Units)
Maximum occupancy: 06 Guest/Size: 76 mt^2

One Family cottage with two spacious, interconnecting rooms, located in the main building, is perfect for a large family or two families travelling together. They share one private sit out, with views overlooking the valley below. Boutique hotels Palampur One of these rooms can be converted into a twin bedded room.

FOREST COTTAGES (Total: 08)
Maximum occupancy: 06 Guest/Size: 93 mt^2

All eight forest cottages have double sided balconies, sunrise balcony facing garden and sunset balcony with pine forest and Dhauladhar mountains view, luxurious bathrooms with bathtubs, rain shower and amazing views. You can choose to book 2 interconnected forest cottages for a large group or family. Two pairs of interconnected rooms are available for booking.

• Baanka Spa - offering Indian & International treatments.
• Conference facilities.
• Indoor Yoga Studio
• An amphitheatre - Hosts cultural dances and programs

Rakkh believes in promoting local flavors, so there is a strong emphasis on local Himachal food on their menus, with its rich and out of this world flavours. Join t at their Himachal Kitchen for a taste of mountain food prepared the traditional way OR cook and learn the secrets of this largely overlooked Indian local cuisine, and enjoy the spoils of your hard work at sit down Himachali feast at lunchtime.

DHAM
It is the main restaurant. Dham (meaning “Feast” in the local language) is a multi-cuisine restaurant, serving the best of pan-Indian and International cuisine, including south Indian breakfasts, fresh salads, mouth-watering South East Asian and Mediterranean fare. All meals are included in your stay at Rakkh, including bed tea in the morning, breakfast, all refreshments during your outings, unlimited juices throughout the day, Sundowner snacks and dinner.

FRESH JUICE STATION
At juice station guests are free to fix a giant nimboo paani or any number of mocktails, depending on your talent. Replenish your mojo as you please.

MAGGI STATION
Active holidays at Rakkh coupled with the fresh mountain air and happy you could mean a large appetite. Hunger can strike at any time?So Rakkh have generously created a Maggi Station for all guests, open 24/7. The catch you ask? Well, you and your loved ones have to cook together. All the supplies are kept ready including farm fresh vegetables from our organic garden to make a steaming hot bowl of sumptuous Maggi.

HIMACHALI RASOI
One of the most beloved and anticipated experiences is the Himachali Rasoi inspired by the famed Dham feast of Himachal. It is prepared by local staff headed by Hema aunty, their ‘Woman Friday’ in the words of Robinson Crusoe. In the open-walled kitchen built in the traditional style of the region, this adobe or mud hut becomes the locus of activity as the night falls, with the fragrance of Makki di Roti made from fresh flour at the local Pan-Chakki (flour mills operated by running water) dripping in ghee and Saag made from the farm-fresh vegetables of our Organic Garden ticking the boxes of sustainable immersion. You could try your hand at cooking as your family sits around the hearth as fresh hot roti flies off the pan to your plate. Adding a zing to the feast is the old music playing on our Caravan radio or dance along with our Pahadi Nati, folk dancers and singers to the cheerful music of Kangra. Himachali Rasoi happens every night for all group sizes.

BAR: Enjoy a bottle of wine during the Sundowner or enjoy our special cocktails around a bonfire!

• Immersive Village experience visiting Rakkh Village
• Visit the Tea Estate ? The Pluck to cup experience
• Himachali Weaving workshop ? a local fashion and textile experience
• Traditional Himachali Culinary workshop
• Kitchen garden ? a farm to table experience
• Pottery workshop
• Short & Long Treks
• Wall Climbing
• Sky-cycling
• Birding
• Mountain Biking
• In-house group games
• Paragliding & Parasailing at Bir-billing
• Excursion ? Dharmshala, McLeodganj, Kangra Fort & museum, Masroor rock temple

Sustaining Natural Spring Water
Charuru, Himachali for natural spring water is as sweet-sounding as the water is sweet with its nutrients and minerals dissolved. this natural spring within Rakkh which provides the water needs of the entire resort fortified with the richness of minerals and sweetness of heavens.

Free of Toxins and Plastic since inception
Rakkh is free of plastic bottles and single use plastics. The blessed natural spring water of Charuru is bottled in glass and copper containers after proper filtration to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and staff.

Our Community
Most of the team is from local villages reducing the carbon footprint of long commutes at the same time keeping them emotionally satisfied being connected to family and community at large.

Sustainable Architecture
Rakkh has adopted local architecture and construction materials in many of the structures including the open air kitchen of Himachali Rasoi, Pottery Station, Maggi station, weaving hut among others. Local mud or adobe construction helps generate employment to the artisans and workers around here.

Responsible Sourcing
Vegetables and fruits above and beyond produced in our organic kitchen farm, is sourced through local villagers. The wheat flour needed for our breads is processed in the Pan - Chakki or watermill nearby, operated by the village. Even exquisite varieties of jams, marmalades, pickles are sourced from local industries with sustainable and social practices such as Bhuira Jams.