{"id":11682,"date":"2018-05-17T15:29:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T20:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=11682"},"modified":"2022-04-02T11:39:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T11:39:09","slug":"bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/","title":{"rendered":"BIRD-WATCHING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662bb89b4055b\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#BIRD-WATCHING_TREKKING_IN_SHITLAKHET_ALMORA\" title=\"BIRD-WATCHING &amp; TREKKING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA\">BIRD-WATCHING &amp; TREKKING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#LOCATION_OF_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHTET_UTTARAKHAND_IS_A_REFRESHING_CHANGE\" title=\"LOCATION OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHTET, UTTARAKHAND &nbsp;IS A REFRESHING CHANGE!\">LOCATION OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHTET, UTTARAKHAND &nbsp;IS A REFRESHING CHANGE!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#WHY_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET_IS_GREAT_FOR_BIRDWATCHING\" title=\"WHY ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET IS GREAT FOR BIRDWATCHING:\">WHY ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET IS GREAT FOR BIRDWATCHING:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#THE_BUDGET_BIRDERS%E2%80%99_VILLA_AT_ANANT_RAS_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"THE BUDGET BIRDERS\u2019 VILLA AT ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET\">THE BUDGET BIRDERS\u2019 VILLA AT ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#ROOMS_OF_ANANT_RAS_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"ROOMS OF ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET\">ROOMS OF ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#TREK_TO_THE_SYAHI_DEVI_TEMPLE_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"TREK TO THE SYAHI DEVI TEMPLE, SHITLAKHET\">TREK TO THE SYAHI DEVI TEMPLE, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#HERITAGE_TRAIL_BRITISH_AND_OTHERWISE_NEAR_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"HERITAGE TRAIL, BRITISH AND OTHERWISE: NEAR ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET\">HERITAGE TRAIL, BRITISH AND OTHERWISE: NEAR ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#THE_FOOD_AT_ANANT_RASA_IS_ORGANIC_FRESH_AND_EXCEPTIONAL\" title=\"THE FOOD AT ANANT RASA IS ORGANIC, FRESH AND EXCEPTIONAL\">THE FOOD AT ANANT RASA IS ORGANIC, FRESH AND EXCEPTIONAL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#Breakfast_at_Anant_Rasa\" title=\"Breakfast at Anant Rasa\">Breakfast at Anant Rasa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#Lunch_and_dinner_at_Anant_Rasa\" title=\"Lunch and dinner at Anant Rasa\">Lunch and dinner at Anant Rasa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#Desserts_at_Anant_Rasa\" title=\"Desserts at Anant Rasa\">Desserts at Anant Rasa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#The_flawless_room_service_and_presentation_of_food\" title=\"The flawless room service and presentation of food\">The flawless room service and presentation of food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#ECO_FRIENDLY_PRACTICES_AT_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"ECO FRIENDLY PRACTICES AT ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET\">ECO FRIENDLY PRACTICES AT ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#HOW_TO_REACH_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET_ALMORA\" title=\"HOW TO REACH ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET, ALMORA\">HOW TO REACH ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET, ALMORA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#CONTACT_OF_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"CONTACT OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET\">CONTACT OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/#THE_BIRDS_WE_SPOTTED_IN_AND_AROUND_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\" title=\"THE BIRDS WE SPOTTED IN AND AROUND ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET\">THE BIRDS WE SPOTTED IN AND AROUND ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BIRD-WATCHING_TREKKING_IN_SHITLAKHET_ALMORA\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BIRD-WATCHING &amp; TREKKING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anant Rasa in Shitlakhet is not only an <strong>offbeat destination<\/strong> for a regular vacation with family and friends but it is also a great place for birdwatchers to stay. Thanks to its location near Almora in Uttarakhand, it is a <strong>great weekend destination for people from New Delhi<\/strong>, Gurgaon, Noida or even Lucknow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11671\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c1a9202-2.jpg\" alt=\"_C1A9202-2\" class=\"wp-image-11671\"\/><figcaption>We saw such views during our bird-watching trek to Syahi Devi Temple. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, me and my friend Sudeep drove all the way from Lucknow and after making a 2 day bird-watching stop in <strong>Bhimtal<\/strong>, we moved next to Anant Rasa, which is just 2 hours away from Bhimtal. So, after Bhimtal, I moved to Shitlakhet tucked far and away from the urban civilization, enveloped by <strong>thick oak, pine and rhododendron<\/strong> forests. No wonder the <strong>British called it home<\/strong> during pre independence era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11672\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c1a9209-2.jpg\" alt=\"_C1A9209-2\" class=\"wp-image-11672\"\/><figcaption>We saw such views during our bird-watching trek to Syahi Devi Temple. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anant Rasa &#8211; An <strong>Amritara Private Hideaway<\/strong> is one of the finest properties I have stayed in. It\u2019s simple, yet luxurious, it exudes both <strong>class and warmth<\/strong> and its location is unparalleled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11676\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-91.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand (9)\" class=\"wp-image-11676\"\/><figcaption>Me enjoying a sumptuos Indian Breakfast at Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reverieinnature\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sudeep Garg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LOCATION_OF_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHTET_UTTARAKHAND_IS_A_REFRESHING_CHANGE\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>LOCATION OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHTET, UTTARAKHAND &nbsp;IS A REFRESHING CHANGE!<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many properties off late have started calling themselves remote in a bid to attract the young, discerning traveler who wants a quick escape from their daily grind! However, not all are able to deliver the promise. The \u2018remote location\u2019 is often marred by a DJ floor, a bustling market or streets filled with, ugh, cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11667\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0740.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0740\" class=\"wp-image-11667\"\/><figcaption>Sun set as seen from a secret spot near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anant Rasa is <strong>remote in truest sense<\/strong>. It&#8217;s in the middle of nowhere. As we headed to Shitlakhet from Bhimtal via <strong>Bhowali<\/strong>, we came across a board. The left sign indicated <strong>Ranikhet<\/strong> while the straight sign indicated Almora. We took the Almora route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11660\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Room (2)\" class=\"wp-image-11660\"\/><figcaption>Me checking out my bird-watching shots at Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The road was scenic. We snaked our way through the narrow roads on the <strong>mighty brown mountains<\/strong>. There were hardly any vehicles here. As we gained more height, the scenes became even more <strong>dramatic.<\/strong> Stopping for soaking in the views was out of option since the roads were narrow and there was a sheer drop of \u2018God alone knows how many meters.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11673\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c1a9351-2.jpg\" alt=\"_C1A9351-2\" class=\"wp-image-11673\"\/><figcaption>Flowers as seen by the lens of Sudeep Garg. At Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We still caught glances of sceneries from the \u2018<strong>Soul Windows\u2019<\/strong> of the car. The breathtaking views of <strong>terrace farms,<\/strong> small villages and lush green forest in a distance were a visual delight. I saw a <strong>new face of Uttarakhand<\/strong> on this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11684\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1419.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1419\" class=\"wp-image-11684\"\/><figcaption>Sudeep Garg at this secret spot near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hardly saw any humans or (even animals) on this road except for 1 or 2 very small settlements which can\u2019t even be called a proper village. I was surprised to see a <strong>Ladakh like remoteness<\/strong> just few hours away from bustling cities, towns and villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11574\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kalij-pheasant-female-e28094-at-aamod-at-bhimtal.jpg\" alt=\"Kalij pheasant female \u2014 at Aamod at Bhimtal.\" class=\"wp-image-11574\"\/><figcaption>Kalij Pheasant Female.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anant Rasa, an Amritara private hideaway is the property where you would <strong>come to switch off.<\/strong> Located in Shitlakhet, it&#8217;s very close to <strong>popular destinations<\/strong> like Ranikhet, Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora and Mukteshwar. However it&#8217;s much different from these destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11645\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0647.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0647\" class=\"wp-image-11645\"\/><figcaption>Black Francolin we spotted near Syahi Devi Temple. Easy bird-watching trek from Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHY_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET_IS_GREAT_FOR_BIRDWATCHING\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>WHY ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET IS GREAT FOR BIRDWATCHING:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent quality time doing bird-watching here assisted by the <strong>in house naturalist<\/strong> <strong>Mr. Lokesh<\/strong>. Almora and particularly Shitlakhet are rich in wildlife, especially avian life. Mr. Lokesh has himself spotted more than <strong>200 species of birds<\/strong> in and around the property ever since he moved here. He showed us a list of birds he had spotted here and documented. It included some rare birds too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11664\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0595.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0595\" class=\"wp-image-11664\"\/><figcaption>Grey Bushchat female. Bird-watching trek from Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As is common in many places in Uttarakhand, they had a <strong>\u2018Hide\u2019<\/strong> within the property. The hide is a cloth setup with tiny holes in it so that the photographer can click the birds without disturbing them. The birds can not see humans due to the opaque cloth. Food like <strong>rice, peanuts, papaya, grains<\/strong> and water bowl etc are kept a bit far away from the hide to attract birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11648\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0718.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0718\" class=\"wp-image-11648\"\/><figcaption>Himalayan Griffon aka Himalayan Vulture. We spotted this during bird-watching trek from Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We sat for sometimes in the hide (even had our snacks there) but moved to forest after some time. We ventured out 4 times in search of elusive birds around the property. Twice in morning and twice in the evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11639\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-birdwatching-2.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Birdwatching (2)\" class=\"wp-image-11639\"\/><figcaption>Me bird watching near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Lokesh took us <strong>through dense oak, pine and rhododendron<\/strong> forests telling us which area belongs to which birds. He even knows which birds can be found at what time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11652\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_2302.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2302\" class=\"wp-image-11652\"\/><figcaption>Himalayan Cuckoo. Bird-watching near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pardon for the poor picture quality. The light had dimmed by now.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We spotted many birds<\/strong> as we trekked through the forest. On one of the days, we also walked towards the village area where we not only <strong>picked yellow mulberries<\/strong> from the shrub but also got good birds shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11685\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1466.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1466\" class=\"wp-image-11685\"\/><figcaption>Wildlife photographer Sudeep Garg near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The winter is the best time to spot <strong>upper Himalayan birds<\/strong> here. We met a local who told us it is very common to spot many varieties of <strong>pheasants such as <em>kokal, kalij <\/em>pheasant, black francolin<\/strong> right at his home garden every other day. &nbsp;We did spot the <em>kalij<\/em> and black francolin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11576\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rufous-throated-partridge-e28094-at-aamod-at-bhimtal.jpg\" alt=\"Rufous throated partridge. \u2014 at Aamod at Bhimtal.\" class=\"wp-image-11576\"\/><figcaption>Rufous throated partridge. Bird watching near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet is rewarding.&nbsp; Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_BUDGET_BIRDERS%E2%80%99_VILLA_AT_ANANT_RAS_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>THE BUDGET BIRDERS\u2019 VILLA AT ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>They even have a dedicated birders villa, which is right in the <strong>middle of the forest.<\/strong> It is a <strong>subsidized<\/strong> shared accommodation where birders love to stay for many days, till they are content with bird watching or photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" data-id=\"11640\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-birdwatching.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11640\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" data-id=\"11653\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11653\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" data-id=\"11675\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11675\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Pics above: Birders&#8217; villa. At Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a <strong>reduced all inclusive tariff<\/strong>, they also get access to the fancy restaurant within the main property as well. The birders villa also has a <strong>shared pantry<\/strong> and room service can also be ordered. Food is inclusive in the tariff. Please check with them for the updated tariff. Details are shared below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11661\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-room.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Room\" class=\"wp-image-11661\"\/><figcaption>Yes, I could see snow clad mountains right from my room at Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.&nbsp;Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ROOMS_OF_ANANT_RAS_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>ROOMS OF ANANT RAS, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sprawling property offers &nbsp;<strong>sweeping views of snow capped Panchachuli range<\/strong>. Right from the comfort of your room! Though I visited not exactly at the right time for watching snow capped mountains, I could still see a glimpse of the mountain ranges from my room and the balcony. Some of the rooms are elevated on higher platforms to facilitate the same. &nbsp;<strong>Winter is the best time if<\/strong> you want to see the snow capped mountains, be it <strong>Uttarakhand<\/strong>, <strong>Himachal Pradesh<\/strong> or <strong>Nepal<\/strong> or even <strong>Bhutan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11677\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-balcony1.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Balcony\" class=\"wp-image-11677\"\/><figcaption>That&#8217;s me in the balcony of my room. Are you drooling over the mulberry based dessert? Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rooms of Anant Rasa were simple yet luxurious. Each room had a <strong>lovely balcony.<\/strong> Pots inundated with <strong>colorful flowers<\/strong> either hung from the ceiling or lined the floor parallel to the railing. Sudeep was excited to use his macro lens to click some amazing flower shots while I snoozed in bed. In fact, the entire property was heavy on flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11655\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-5.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand (5)\" class=\"wp-image-11655\"\/><figcaption>Me in the balcony of my room. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The balcony was my favourite part.<\/strong> I spent most of my time here either reading, dining or just lazing. The rooms are large, has comfortable beds and a sofa set. The TV was placed above wooden tables. The wardrobe was huge and helped us organize our luggage. The <strong>lamps with yellow lights<\/strong> helped allowed mood lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11665\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0597.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0597\" class=\"wp-image-11665\"\/><figcaption>The little pup near Syahi Devi temple was not too happy to see us. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bathroom was pleasant. The shower area and W.C. area was separated by curtain. There was no bath tub. The temperature of hot shower was perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TREK_TO_THE_SYAHI_DEVI_TEMPLE_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>TREK TO THE SYAHI DEVI TEMPLE, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I even trekked through dense forests. It reminded me of the <strong>Roopkund trek<\/strong> I did in <strong>Uttarakhand<\/strong>. We woke up at 5 a.m. and headed to the medium level climb to <strong>Syahi Devi Temple.<\/strong> It is a much revered temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11649\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1421.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1421\" class=\"wp-image-11649\"\/><figcaption>The traditional houses of Uttarakhand (foreground) and the Syahi Devi Temple. Near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main motive of our trek, however was not faith but feathers. Also, the lure of a better view of snow clad Panchachuli range also pulled us upward. Sudeep has <strong>asthama<\/strong>, so we took more frequent breaks in between <strong>huffs and puffs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11680\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1424-2.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1424 (2)\" class=\"wp-image-11680\"\/><figcaption>The traditional homes. The lower floor houses cattle while upper floor houses humans. Near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The scene we witnessed after arriving on top was nothing <strong>less than a surreal.<\/strong> It is indeed the <strong>best vantage point<\/strong> to soak in unhindered views of the mountain ranges and other mountain town and cities. The staff carried water and fruits for us which we had along with <strong>a unique ginger water.<\/strong> It was milk boiled with ginger, spices and sugar. <strong>As good as tea,<\/strong> minus the tea leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11650\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1425.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1425\" class=\"wp-image-11650\"\/><figcaption>The charming village around the Syahi Devi Temple. Notice the cattle and traditional houses. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had our \u2018<strong>pre breakfast meal\u2019<\/strong> in the balcony of a small shop near the Syahi Devi Temple. Exotic colorful birds flitted through the woods, but this time we just shut our cameras and appreciate their beauty <strong>not through lens but naked eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11670\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1476.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1476\" class=\"wp-image-11670\"\/><figcaption>The 100 years old naula or water tanks. Near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was an interesting place. Sudeep was delighted to spot a school in such a beautiful location. There are many houses that line the <strong>cobbled path<\/strong> to the Syahi Devi Temple. The <strong>small charming houses<\/strong> are two storied. The top floor is occupied by the family while the bottom floor was reserved for domesticated cows and water buffaloes. It is quite similar to the homes I saw in <strong>Nepal<\/strong> and <strong>Bhutan<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11681\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1428-2.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1428 (2)\" class=\"wp-image-11681\"\/><figcaption>The 150 years old <em>naula <\/em>or water tank. It was in the middle of a forest. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HERITAGE_TRAIL_BRITISH_AND_OTHERWISE_NEAR_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>HERITAGE TRAIL, BRITISH AND OTHERWISE: NEAR ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our evening walk, as we wandered in the forest, we arrived at a clearing. An <strong>old British ruin<\/strong> stood incongruously in the middle of nowhere. When I enquired Mr. Lokesh, he told me this area was a <strong>favourite with the British.<\/strong> The ruin we saw was a <strong>hunter\u2019s villa.<\/strong> Hunted animals used to be brought here and their carcasses preserved and hung on the walls as trophies. <strong>Silly, evil and pointless<\/strong> exercise! But it was a norm then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Lokesh also showed us a <strong>150 year old house<\/strong> built in the local architectural style. We also came across 150 years old water tanks in the middle of the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11644\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand\" class=\"wp-image-11644\"\/><figcaption>Our bird-watching guide Mr. Lokesh at Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_FOOD_AT_ANANT_RASA_IS_ORGANIC_FRESH_AND_EXCEPTIONAL\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>THE FOOD AT ANANT RASA IS ORGANIC, FRESH AND EXCEPTIONAL<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudeep was raving about the food even after many days of our stay at Anant Rasa in Shitlakhet. It is a big deal because <strong>Sudeep is not a foodie;<\/strong> he eats frugally and <strong>he hardly praises food<\/strong> at most hotels we have stayed in. BUT, I was happy to see him eat more than his normal diet here. The food here is undoubtedly one of the best I have had. Their ingredients are <strong>fresh, organic and locally sourced.<\/strong> They bake their own bread and grow their own vegetables. The <strong>cheese chilly toast<\/strong> they had served was \u2018the best one\u2019 I have ever had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11679\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-food-maduwe-ki-roti-bhat-ki-dal1.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Food Maduwe Ki Roti. Bhat Ki Dal\" class=\"wp-image-11679\"\/><figcaption>Traditional organic food of Uttarakhand- Aalu ke gutke, Kumauni Rayta, Maduwe ki roti, bhat ki dal. At Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see why he is so impressed. The food at Anant Rasa is indeed one of the best I have sampled. I have stayed in many luxury and budget properties before. Very few of them excel in the food department. So, it is <strong>sheer delight<\/strong> when a property makes sincere efforts to make sure that the guests are served <strong>fresh, organic, delicious and well presented food<\/strong> every single time. They <strong>grow their own vegetables<\/strong> which explains why the food tasted so fresh and organic. We both are vegetarian, so we sampled only <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/the-ultimate-vegan-vegetarian-food-and-drinks-guide-to-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11442\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vegan and vegetarian food<\/a>.<\/strong> This is my first property review where the food section is so long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11678\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-breakfast-food1.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand breakfast food\" class=\"wp-image-11678\"\/><figcaption>The Indian breakfast at the property was beyond amazing! Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast_at_Anant_Rasa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Breakfast at Anant Rasa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the breakfasts we had enjoyed here, we unanimously loved the <strong><em>idli, poha<\/em>, cut fresh fruits<\/strong> and pomegranate juice. It is my most preferred breakfast as it is <strong>filling, light and healthy.<\/strong> I never opt for deep fried food for breakfast as a habit. The idli came in 2 versions- <strong>rice and <em>rawa<\/em>.<\/strong> Both were well done, though I liked the <em>rawa<\/em> one better. It came with sambhar and two thick chutneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11638\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-apple-pie-food.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand apple pie food\" class=\"wp-image-11638\"\/><figcaption>Apple pie and mousse. At Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the second day we had <strong>stuffed <em>parathas, upma<\/em><\/strong> and cut fresh fruits. I preferred upma. It was delicious and came with 2 thick chutneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11669 aligncenter\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"819\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_1462.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1462\" class=\"wp-image-11669\"\/><figcaption>Indian Kheer. Delicious. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_and_dinner_at_Anant_Rasa\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Lunch and dinner at Anant Rasa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lunch and dinner was so good that we always anticipated what\u2019s next! We particularly loved the local food of Uttarakhand which comprised of <strong><em>maduwe ki roti<\/em><\/strong> (ragi bread), <strong><em>bhat ki daal<\/em><\/strong> (lentil), <strong><em>Kumauni Raita<\/em><\/strong> (Yogurt with pungent mustard and spices, yummy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the continental dishes we sampled, <strong>cottage cheese steak<\/strong> with pan tossed exotic vegetables stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11643\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-dining.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Dining\" class=\"wp-image-11643\"\/><figcaption>The dining hall of Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desserts_at_Anant_Rasa\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Desserts at Anant Rasa<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Desserts at Anant Rasa need special mention. Not only were they <strong>a visual delight<\/strong> but also an explosion of flavours, sometimes subtle, at times bold. I loved the yellow <strong>mulberry based dessert<\/strong> with jelly and other fruits in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>apple pie and mousse<\/strong> were equally good and garnished with <strong>caramel threads and rose petals.<\/strong> The Indian <strong><em>kheer<\/em><\/strong> (rice based sweet) was subtle and contained crunchy dry fruits in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11659\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-11659\"\/><figcaption>Al fresco dining also available at the restaurant. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_flawless_room_service_and_presentation_of_food\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>The flawless room service and presentation of food<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It deserves special mention. Thanks to our <strong>busy birding schedule,<\/strong> we ordered room service 3 times and we can vouch for the fact that the service was prompt, smooth and impeccable. <strong>High standards of service<\/strong> matched (and at times surpassed) with service of <strong>luxury 5 star hotels<\/strong> in <strong>big metro cities<\/strong>. The dishes were neatly brought on a large salver. The food was always covered with aluminum foil or metal lids. The dishes were quickly cleared once a phone call was made. And with a genuine smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11635 aligncenter\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-6.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand (6)\" class=\"wp-image-11635\"\/><figcaption>Flowers galore at Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentation of the <strong>food won our hearts!<\/strong> Be it the rose petals which came with all the desserts or the fresh fruits and caramel threads which were served as garnish, the <strong>desserts here are \u2018Instagram ready\u2019!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11636\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-7.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand (7)\" class=\"wp-image-11636\"\/><figcaption>The grand Club house of Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECO_FRIENDLY_PRACTICES_AT_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>ECO FRIENDLY PRACTICES AT ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer properties which practice eco friendly methods without compromising on luxury. First things first, I was impressed that the rooms in Anant Rasa has <strong>glass bottles<\/strong> which can be <strong>refilled<\/strong> upon a phone call. Refilling is so much better than opening a plastic bottle many times in a day. In most hotels, I have to request the staff to take away plastic bottles and stock <strong>filtered water in my room.<\/strong> Here, I was delighted to see it in my room already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11641\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-club-house.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Club house\" class=\"wp-image-11641\"\/><figcaption>Club house of Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They also have &nbsp;solar panels in the property. And we all know how solar panels help save the planet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">The view from my #SoulWindow is refreshing!<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11674\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/c1a9367-2.jpg\" alt=\"_C1A9367-2\" class=\"wp-image-11674\"\/><figcaption>Flower power. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India. Pic by: Sudeep Garg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TO_REACH_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET_ALMORA\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>HOW TO REACH ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET, ALMORA<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong> of Anant Rasa is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anant Rasa &#8211; An Amritara Private Hideaway, Syahi Devi Estate, Village Syahi Devi, Post Shitlakhet, Almora &#8211; 263678, Uttarakhand, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11666\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0670.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0670\" class=\"wp-image-11666\"\/><figcaption>Rhododendron aka <em>buransh<\/em> flower. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONTACT_OF_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>CONTACT OF ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact them on below numbers and email. Pls check their website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +91 86500 00635, +91 86500 00638<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> reservations@amritara.co.in<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11642\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-club.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand club\" class=\"wp-image-11642\"\/><figcaption>Club House. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_BIRDS_WE_SPOTTED_IN_AND_AROUND_ANANT_RASA_SHITLAKHET\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">THE BIRDS WE SPOTTED IN AND AROUND ANANT RASA, SHITLAKHET<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Post trip identification by Sudeep Garg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Black Francolin<br>2) Kalij Pheasant<br>3) Himalayan Woodpecker<br>4) Great Barbet<br>5) Himalayan Cuckoo<br>6) Slaty-headed Parakeet<br>7) Plum-headed Parakeet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>8) Rock Pigeon<br>9) Oriental Turtle-Dove<br>10) Himalayan Griffon<br>11) Black-headed Jay<br>12) Red-billed Blue-Magpie<br>13) Large-billed Crow<br>14) Scarlet Minivet<br>15) Ashy Drongo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11573\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg\" alt=\"Great Barbet\" class=\"wp-image-11573\"\/><figcaption>Great Barbet. Bird watching trek near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8) Rock Pigeon<br>9) Oriental Turtle-Dove<br>10) Himalayan Griffon<br>11) Black-headed Jay<br>12) Red-billed Blue-Magpie<br>13) Large-billed Crow<br>14) Scarlet Minivet<br>15) Ashy Drongo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11577\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/white-throated-laughingthrush-e28094-at-aamod-at-bhimtal.jpg\" alt=\"White throated laughingthrush \u2014 at Aamod at Bhimtal.\" class=\"wp-image-11577\"\/><figcaption>White throated laughing thrush. Bird-watching near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>16) White-throated Fantail<br>17) Blue-capped Rock-Thrush<br>18) Blue Whistling-Thrush<br>19) Grey-winged Blackbird<br>20) Dark Sided Flycatcher<br>21) Ultramarine Flycatcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11647\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0689.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0689\" class=\"wp-image-11647\"\/><figcaption>Dark sided flycatcher. We spotted it in a jungle walk near Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>22) Verditer Flycatcher<br>23) Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher<br>24) Grey Bushchat<br>25) Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch<br>26) Barn Swallow<br>27) Himalayan Bulbul<br>28) Black Bulbul<br>29) Striated Prinia<br>30) Oriental White-eye<br>31) Russet Sparrow<br>32) Cinereous Tit<br>33) Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-Babbler<br>34) Streaked Laughingthrush<br>35) Black-throated Tit<br>36) Peregrine Falcon<br>37) Greenish Warbler<br>38) Grey-hooded warbler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11654\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"581\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-4.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand (4)\" class=\"wp-image-11654\"\/><figcaption>My room. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><em><strong>Spread the love, share this blog<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got any question\/comments, ask in the comment section below so that it can benefit other readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Email me for collaboration: 21abhinav21@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Be a part of my journey on social media. The travel content I create there is different from this blog.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-11663\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/club-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand.jpg\" alt=\"Club Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand\" class=\"wp-image-11663\"\/><figcaption>Club House. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Pls subscribe\/follow\/like<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8K8pGNVByDAfy7kNKl7mAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You Tube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asoulwindow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/A-Soul-Window-Travel-Blog-by-Abhinav-Singh-322014484524692\/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11646\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/img_0666.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0666\" class=\"wp-image-11646\"\/><figcaption>We came across villages like this during bird-watching. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WARNING: COPYRIGHT TO ALL THE TEXT SHARED HERE REMAINS WITH ME. YOU CAN NOT JUST LIFT THE CONTENT AND USE IT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. STRICT LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IF CONTENT IS STOLEN. YES, I AM SERIOUS.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-11662\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/anant-rasa-shitlakhet-uttarakhand-suite-room.jpg\" alt=\"Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand Suite room\" class=\"wp-image-11662\"\/><figcaption>Suites in the property had additional sit out areas. Anant Rasa, Shitlakhet, Uttarakhand. Incredible India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BIRD-WATCHING &amp; TREKKING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA Anant Rasa in Shitlakhet is not only an offbeat destination for a regular vacation with family and friends but it is also a great place for birdwatchers to stay. Thanks to its location near Almora in Uttarakhand, it is a great weekend destination for people from New Delhi, Gurgaon, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bird-watching-trekking-and-other-exciting-things-to-do-at-anant-rasa-shitlakhet-almora\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">BIRD-WATCHING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11573,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[47,92,76,79],"tags":[],"modified_by":"asoulwindow","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",1152,768,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",150,100,false],"medium":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",300,200,false],"medium_large":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",768,512,false],"large":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",1024,683,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",1152,768,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/great-barbet.jpg",1152,768,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"asoulwindow","author_link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/author\/abhinav2111\/"},"uagb_comment_info":27,"uagb_excerpt":"BIRD-WATCHING &amp; TREKKING IN SHITLAKHET, ALMORA Anant Rasa in Shitlakhet is not only an offbeat destination for a regular vacation with family and friends but it is also a great place for birdwatchers to stay. 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