Ivy Suite

Standard check-in & check-out time: 2 pm & 11 am

Earliest possible check-in & check-out: 8 am

Latest possible check-in & check-out: 7 pm

• Early check-in/ late check-out requests must be made a day in advance, are subject to availability, and will incur an extra charge:
  Early check-in: 1/3rd of the nightly tariff
  Late check-out: full nightly tariff after 12 PM
• Early check-out (before 8 AM) will incur an additional charge, which goes directly to our staff for their extra effort beyond working hours.
• Check-in time begins when staff receives guests at the parking spot & ends when staff drops guests at the parking spot.
• There is no provision to wait in the common area for an early check-in or late check-out

We have a private parking spot, adjacent to the main road. Guests can park up to three cars here, all under CCTV surveillance.

A ~600m (12-15 min) village trail walk takes you to the property. First 100 m are the steepest: 2 & 4 wheelers can come up till this point if needed. From there it is ~200 m flat >> 50 m uphill, not very steep >> ~250m flat and down hill.
Our team member/s will provide help with heavy luggage/s. We request our guests to extend their helping hands in carrying light items and luggages such as laptop bags, hand bags, bag-packs etc.

Most of the villages/ houses in this region are situated away from the road, making road side parking arrangements very common where community members ensure safety and security collectively.
Our road side parking space is private, non-gated, and under CCTV surveillance.

• Kids below 5 years: no charges
• Kids above 5 years of age will be considered adults

Yes, we are pet friendly and allow furry friends of all sizes. The property offers ample of outer space for pets to run around. Pet owners must keep a watch on their furry ones. Pets are allowed inside the rooms however guests are strictly advised to keep them away from the beds, linens, furnishings meant for guests usage. Any violation will result in a fine of INR 5,000

Stay charges for pets will depend on the stay duration and number of pets. Please contact us to discuss more.

We have a fully functional kitchen and provide both a la carte (small groups) and buffet options (big groups).

Our in-house chef is available to whip up some delicious home-style meals for you. All meals are prepared using only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from local markets.

We’ll be happy to share the menu before you make the booking.

• Kids below 5 years: no charges for buffet
• Kids between 5 to 10 years of age will be charged ₹245 per kid for breakfast
• Kids above 10 years of age will be considered adults

If mountains and nature are your thing, there are plenty you can do to spend time in Letibunga itself:

• Take a guided trek through the scenic Letibunga Village to the waterfall down the hill and climb back through the forest. The waterfall is lesser known and hence very private. Extra charges apply and vary with different group sizes. The water flow depends upon the season.
• Go for a picnic at one of the best viewpoints of Letibunga. We will set up the tent for you, and get food items delivered to the picnic site. If the day is right, stay till dusk to see the moon rising while the clouds are painted in dramatic colors on the other side over the Mukteshwar hills. Charges: 1,000 INR exc food for group size of up to 4. Charges will vary with different group sizes.
• Candlelight dinner: Experience a beautiful candlelit dinner with your loved one when you are here.
• Day trek to 360 degree hilltop (easy to medium): A hidden gem for nature lovers, this trek winds through dense forests, untouched wilderness, and lush greenery. Begin early and embark on a scenic 3–4 km hike.
  For a more immersive experience, we’ve partnered with a local family who can provide delicious meals or snacks along the way and even offer guided trek (available at an additional cost).
• Spend the evening in the common area, Kriti, over your favorite beverage. Have some fun time with friends and family playing board and card games.
• Do a jamming session or record your own music in our common area- Kriti. We have got an acoustic guitar, ukulele, scarlet audio interface, and a mic.
• Gather around the fire pit when it gets chilly and enjoy your favorite drinks together with hot snacks. Bonfire charges: INR 2000 (~2 hrs) for the stone fireplace (suitable for big groups), INR 1000 (~2 hrs) for the 2 small ones
• Enjoy scrumptious barbecue snacks (Food charges extra and can be selected from the barbecue menu)
• Find the constellations and see the milky way while the crickets are chirping to break the silence of the night.
• Enjoy Hookah in the open (extra charges)
• Take an evening walk to the scenic and quiet Letibunga Primary school
• Visit the Local village temple nestled in Oak (local name: banj) forest
• Watch Himalayan birds closely while working or chilling in the balcony with the open view in the backdrop.
• Give a helping hand to the locals in the farm fields and taste the hard work.

Nearby tourist spots:

• Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple and Chauli ki Jaali @ 8.3 km
• Bhalugaad waterfall @10.4 km
• Bhimtal Lake @35.4 km
• Nainital Lake @45 km
• Kasar Devi Temple @57 km
• Kainchi Dham/ Neem Karoli Baba Ashram @41.5 km

Power cuts are rare, but in case of a maintenance-related outage, please note that the Mrida unit, including our common area, Kriti, does not have a power backup. The Ivy Cottage does have backup power that lasts up to 4 hours; however, geysers will not be operational during this time.

Smoking is allowed in all outer areas. All insides (including the bathroom) are strictly a no smoking zone. The polished wood are highly inflammable. There are no exhausts in any of the rooms to ventilate the air. Cushions and linens are prone to damages caused. Any damages caused due to negligence will attract a recovery fee. Any violation of the smoking policy will attract a fine of INR 5000.

Drinking is allowed in all areas, including the rooms.

The property is at ~7 hours drive from Delhi/Noida, and 9 hours from Lucknow. 

Roads are wide, and remain clear during all seasons. During tourist seasons, sometimes traffic runs slow until Bhimtal. We can arrange for a local taxi if booked a day in advance. Fare to be paid directly to the driver.

Nearest airports: Pantnagar airport @ 88 km/ ~2.5 hrs and Bareilly airport @158 km/ ~4 hrs

Nearest bus station: Roadways depot Kathgodam @54 km/ ~2 hrs

Nearest railway station: Kathgodam railway station @54 km/ ~2 hrs