Dharohar Retreat, Mukteshwar

Satkhol is a small hamlet in the Nainital hills, a short drive from Mukteshwar, where the road runs along a ridge of oak and pine and the snow peaks of Kumaon and Garhwal fill the horizon on clear days.

Dharohar — "heritage" — is built in the traditional Kumaoni architectural style and makes the most of that view. Rooms range from comfortable superior rooms to family suites and a Kumaoni suite, with the premium rooms adding balconies, fireplaces and jacuzzis. Meals are served in the Dhara Kumaoni Cafe or out on the lawn, and every stay includes a guided nature walk. It is an easy, comfortable choice for families and couples who want the quiet of the hills with a full resort around them.