Nailbagi is a small mountain village located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Chamba is the closest big town, 8 km away. The nearest railway station is at Dehradun and Rishikesh and the nearest bus stop is at Chopariyal village. From Dehradun and Rishikesh, Nailbagi is about a 2-hour (80 -85 km) drive. There are multiple options for Chamba- shared taxi at 250 rupees, private taxi at 2200 rupees, or roadways bus at 170 rupees. From Chamba, there are shared taxis to Chopariyal gaon at 50 rupees. From that location, it is a one-hour hike (4km) to Astitva off-beat Forest Retreat, Nailbagi. The hike is rather simple with a gradual ascent for 700m and then mostly plain for the rest of the way. The nearest domestic airport is at Dehradun (approx.80 km) and international airport at Delhi (approx. 300 km). Nailbagi is good for a visit all round the year. In summer the days are warm and mornings & evenings pleasant, making it an ideal place to escape the city heat and the crowds of popular hill stations. Winters are typically cold and September to March is the best time to soak in the views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks. You can visit Nailbagi to experience snowfall. We welcome you to our home to witness our traditional Garhwali lifestyle, experience our culture, take a break from your city life, and relax amidst the natural beauty we are surrounded with. ~ Jitendra and Seema, hosts at Astitva off-beat Forest Retreat, Nailbagi, Tehri Garhwal

It was in 2021 that Jitu got motivated to build a few rooms for running a homestay on his family land in Nailbagi village to help supplement the family income. He and his family worked tirelessly to get the building completed on a low budget. The whole structure is hand-built by the family, including the furniture in the room. Can it be better than that? Accommodation for travelers is offered in two aesthetically handcrafted rooms. Each room is spacious and comfortably furnished with cushy mattresses and attached bathrooms. A table with a desk is also provided in the rooms. You wake up to an orchestra of birds and can join your hosts in the kitchen to learn and share recipes and practice yoga in the serene outdoors. The property is located 20 feet away from the main family house and is a 1-hour easy walk from the main road. Cars have to be parked on the road and are safe. Such comfort without road access is a real treat and we welcome you to have your share of it.

There is a lot to do around the homestay, depending on how occupied one wishes to be during their stay. Some of the options are mentioned below: 1. Walks and Treks – Jitu knows every inch of the area and can tailor the walks to suit your stamina and girth. 2. Bird watching 3. Flora and fauna identification 4. Village walk 5. Helping with farm activities like picking and packing fruit in the summer months, helping with the tilling, sowing, weeding, harvesting of crops in the fields, tending to flowers growing around the place, milking the cows, and so on. 6. Camping 7. Woodworking 8. Learn traditional Garhwali dishes 9. Those who enjoy being with children can spend time playing, teaching, and doing arts and crafts with the neighboring kids. 10. Laze in the village and enjoy the view while reading, playing board games, etc. We have a very good collection of nature-inspired books that you can enjoy. 11. Those who are seeking some rest from their hectic life in the city can choose to just sit and relax on the lovely verandah of the cottage. Day trips to Tehri Jheel, Surkunda Devi mandir, and Kaudia reserved forest can be arranged for those wanting to explore the region further.