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Brij Atmanya
Bhowali, India · Brij Hotels · Core Luxury
Twelve rooms of stone and wood sit at about 5,000 feet in Bhowali, a Kumaon lake-district town 18 kilometres from Nainital. Brij opened Atmanya in June 2024, naming categories after Himalayan peaks: Panchachuli, Nandakot, and Vanmala. The ashram at Kainchi Dham, associated with Neem Karoli Baba, is 9.5 kilometres down the road, and the hotel runs guided hikes there through oak and pine.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2024
- Neighborhood: Nainital
- Rooms from 700 sq ft (65 m²)
About Brij Atmanya
- Nandakot suites run around 700 to 800 square feet; some open onto private sit-outs.
- Walks also reach Jhandidhar Devi Mandir, Tagore Top, and Mahesh Khan through oak, pine, and rhododendron.
History
Brij Atmanya opened in June 2024 in Bhowali, in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, at roughly 5,000 feet, 18 kilometres from Nainital. Twelve rooms of stone and wood are named for Himalayan peaks: Panchachuli, Nandakot, and Vanmala. Nandakot suites run around 700 to 800 square feet, some with private sit-outs. Guided walks reach the ashram at Kainchi Dham, associated with Neem Karoli Baba, 9.5 kilometres down the road, plus Jhandidhar Devi Mandir, Tagore Top, and Mahesh Khan through oak, pine, and rhododendron.
Restaurants and bars
- Kafal — Restaurant · Authentic Kumaoni cuisine alongside familiar favourites
Experiences
- Lake tour — Guided tour from the hotel covering Nainital, Sattal, Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal lakes, with boating and birdwatching available.
- Hi-Tea at the Shikara — Hi-tea served on a Shikara boat at Sattal, described as a birding paradise with 500 resident and migratory bird species.
- Temple tour — Guided tours to temples around Nainital, such as Naina Devi and Gorkhal Temple, with chanting.
- Candle-lit dinner in the jungle deck — Candlelit dinner with a jungle view surrounded by pine and oak trees.
- Camping at jungle deck — Tents set up and a bonfire with marshmallow toasting, guided by the naturalist or kids' coordinator, weather permitting.
- Stargazing — Stargazing experience for couples to spot constellations.
Amenities
- Spa
- Fitness center
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