The villages of Mukteshwar region are nestled among silver oaks, rhododendrons, pines and deodars of the Middle Himalayas. They are a 2 hour drive from Kathgodam, the last rail head. Mukteshwar is famous for its temple of Lord Shiva and the sprawling century-old IVRI campus. The villages are devoted to terrace farming of seasonal vegetables and their gorgeous fruit orchards.

The villages are situated at an altitude of 2200 metres, commanding unrivaled views of the magnificent Greater Himalayas. Monts creations offer the finest in alpine recreational living. Outdoor activities, indoor luxury and organic living at Das Edelweiss will exceed everything else that has been achieved in the Himalayas. 

At Das Edelweiss, let your telescope or large astronomical binoculars enthrall you with views of the crags and crevasses on Nanda Devi, the Trishul, and the Panchachuli. Be mesmerized by views of the Giant Red Spot on the Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. After all, this region also hosts one of the world’s largest optical telescopes - the 3m ARIES. Or just lie down on the terrace and be dazzled by the constellations and the arc of Milky Way streaking across the heavens. 

Jump into the snow, make a snowman and throw snowballs in winters. In spring, be dazzled by the orchards in bloom - a sight to rival Japan’s finest cherry blossoms. In summers, jump off the cliffs at Mukteshwar or Bhowali and soar with the air currents under a canopy. Hop across the swollen mountain stream to reach the Bhaalu Gaad waterfalls roaring in the monsoon. The rustling forests beckon all year round for exciting hikes. Get on your mountain bicycle for a heart-pumping ride along 50km of the Ramgarh - Durganagar road at 2000m and above. Whip out your Nikon D850 mounted w a 200-500mm, f/5.6 (or your Hasselblad, if you must!) to shoot a Himalayan Golden Eagle in flight or a fox in the fields! 

When you are in the Middle Himalayas, you wish for more hours every day to be able to do everything that you ever wanted to do.

At Das Edelweiss, you shall have your own orchard of plums, apples, pears, peaches and citrus fruits like the giant lemon native to the hills. There is no bigger joy than digging into a plum plucked off one’s own tree. Or enjoy delicious cool squashes of lemons and rhododendrons!

With help from local farmers, you shall grow your own seasonal vegetables, and exceedingly nutritious plants like the Himalayan Nettle. Re-live your childhood by getting into the mud in the monsoons to pull out the succulent tubers! Farming in the Himalayas uses no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.  Composted leaves of silver oak and cowdung is all the elixir that your farm ever needs. Uttarakhand also has a thriving industry for fresh produce preserves of all kinds.

With guidance from the best agricultural experts from TERI, situated nearby, you will be tempted to experiment with precious culinary herbs like Rosemary and Thyme and medicinal herbs such as Pashan Bheda which fetch a very handsome price in city markets. And of course, you shall have your own flowerbeds of fragrant damask roses! 

With bright sunshine throughout the year, solar electricity to power the entire dwelling is a very attractive option. Needless to say, the tap carries pure mountain spring water