The aim of these experiences is to inspire cross-cultural exchange. We work in partnership with very small rural old villages in local areas around Vaatalya to help sustain their village life through welcoming, low impact tourism.

Day out with Nomadic Tribe

The Gaddis are a nomadic tribe of shepherds from Himachal Pradesh, who spend a fair share of their lifetime in migration. They migrate to the low altitude mountain forests during the winter snow season as the upper Himalayas get covered with very heavy snow. Their cattle grazed in these scrub forests.

Experiences a day out with the Gaddis, get to know them closely & experience their way of nomadic life.

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Himalayan Village Walk

We bring you into welcoming villages in unspoiled regions of Himachal to experience the ancient rhythms of life in these special places. We help you connect and interact with the villagers & take you to their cosy home, while you enjoy delicious local cooking or a cup of tea.

The entire revenue of this cross-cultural experience is directly given to the local community.

Duration: 2.5 hrs

Price: INR 800 per person

Includes: Walking tour conducted by Local Liaison

Art of Making Local Fabric

Experience how local designers of Himachal make "Pattu", a magnificent unique Himachal designed cloth. This short width coarse fabric made of sheep wool “Puttu” usually represents the shawl with the best features of wider patterns and decoration. These ancient skilled handicraft makers, the Pattu makers are wonderful creators and designers. Explore the local rural villagers around Vaatalya who are still practising this art. You can meet them and experience their way of life while you see the making of this amazing local craft.

Price: INR 1200 for 02 travellers
Time: 4.5 hrs

Includes:
Tour conducted by Local Liaison

Badi ki Dhar - Local Festival

Badi Ki Dhar also is known as Badi Dhar is a holy place situated 4 kilometres from Vaatalya & can be seen from the famous Ridge ground of Shimla. The place is famous for its Lord Shiva temple and an annual fair which is organised on 14/15 June. It is said that the Pandava spent the last year of their exile at this place in the caves of the mountain in this forest. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated here, local people call him BaraDev and the name of this peak is also on his name. 

Contact us to have access to this fair.