(Unit of Prayag Travel Services Pvt Ltd,
Member of Indian Association of Tour Operators)
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Dharkot Road, Thano, Dehradun
+91 9250806885 | +91 9667092202
Gaharwar Wada sits on Main Dharkot Road, Thano — 20 kms from Rishikesh, 35 kms from Dehradun & Haridwar, 50 kms from Mussoorie. Completely concrete construction adorned with natural bamboo panelling to energise both aesthetics and the health of guests.
5.0
Wake to birdsong through bamboo-framed windows. 144 sq ft of conscious design with en-suite bathroom, forest views, and deep morning quiet.
₹3,500/Night
5.0
Named for the trails that begin at our doorstep. Bamboo-panelled interiors, attached washroom, and natural Sal-forest light streaming all day.
₹3,500/Night
5.0
Named for the 250+ birds of Thano Range. Step outside to kingfishers, barbets, and morning mist — then return to your cosy, quiet bamboo room.
₹3,500/Night
5.0
Surrounded by Sal on three sides, this room brings the forest indoors through bamboo panelling, green-filtered light, and absolute deep-forest quiet.
₹3,500/Night
Driver & maid accommodation is complimentary (breakfast ₹200/day). Access our kitchen to cook your own meals. Cook available on a chargeable basis. WiFi and Office room available for work-from-Thano guests. All 4 rooms can be booked for full-property exclusive stays.
From pre-dawn yoga on the terrace to stargazing ceremonies at night — every moment is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and live fully. Every activity is optional. Every moment is yours.
Join our village naturalist through rustic village bylanes and thick forest trails. 250+ recorded bird species — Hornbills, Kingfishers, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Parakeets. Ends with freshly brewed organic herbal tea that you forage yourself.
A sensory walk down narrow trails past step fields — you smell the trees, the earth, and wild blooms. Sit by a crystal-clear Himalayan stream, dip your feet, and cross to a fairy-tale hanging bridge through butterfly-filled glades.
Guided sunrise treks into Thano Range and morning yoga sessions on the terrace with a Himalayan skyline as your horizon. All levels welcome. Evening mountain trail rides at golden hour available on request.
Day trips to the Doon Triangle — Rishikesh (holy dip in Ganga), Haridwar (Ganga Aarti), and Mussoorie (Mall Road). Rajaji National Park safari with Indian Leopard, elephant, and hundreds of bird species also available.
Thano Range records one of the highest bird diversities in Uttarakhand. Hornbills, Kingfishers, Barbets, Woodpeckers, and migrating species visible throughout the year.
Concrete structure adorned with natural bamboo panelling throughout — energising the aesthetic and the health of every guest who stays with us.
20 km Rishikesh · 35 km Dehradun & Haridwar · 50 km Mussoorie. Perfect base for the sacred Doon Triangle and Rajaji National Park Safari.
Thano is characterised by dense Sal forests — tropical moist deciduous forest of the Sub-Himalayan Terai belt. Being closer to the Ganges and its tributaries, Thano forest is blessed with exceptional biodiversity including an active elephant corridor.
Spotted in the Sal forest corridors — best sighted in summer when vegetation thins.
Residents of the dense forest bordering the property and Rajaji National Park.
An active elephant corridor passes through Thano — seasonal sightings with local guides.
Hornbills, Kingfishers, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Parakeets, Lapwings, Bulbul — year round.
Dominant Sal trees create a dense cathedral-like canopy — the defining flora of Thano.
Spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and countless forest mammals on the trails.
"Waking up to misty Sal forest every morning was something I never thought I'd experience. The warmth of the hosts, the food, the silence — Gaharwar Wada is exactly the right name for this place."
"The hanging bridge trail was a highlight of our entire trip. We sat by the Himalayan stream for two hours. Bird watching with the naturalist — 40+ species in one morning walk. Absolutely extraordinary."
"I came for a solo writing retreat and stayed two weeks instead of one. The library room, the morning chai ritual, the star gazing terrace — every element of this place helps you produce your best work."
"The Doon Triangle day trip — Rishikesh Ganga dip in the morning, Haridwar Ganga Aarti in the evening — organised by the hosts was unforgettable. Bamboo chalet rooms are beautifully done. Highly recommend."
We are 20 kms from Rishikesh, 35 kms from Dehradun & Haridwar, and 50 kms from Mussoorie — perfectly placed for day trips to all three while returning to the peace of the forest every evening.
Yes! Our home is your home. You can access our fully equipped kitchen to cook your own lunch & dinner. Our caretaker will assist you with kitchen ingredients. We can also manage a cook on a chargeable basis.
Yes — your driver and maid can stay at Gaharwar Wada on a complimentary basis. Breakfast is chargeable at ₹200 per person per day.
Absolutely. We have prioritised outdoor space within the house for celebrations. Mata Bala Sundri Temple (Shaktipeeth) is a short walk away. Pooja/Hawan can be organised through Pandit Sachin Pant Ji with nominal charges. Pandit Ji can also come to the house on special request.
"We invite you to visit us not as a Tourist but as a Family Member to explore The Beauty of Life through Slow & Conscious Living. We motivate you to work the hardest to achieve your goals — but remind you to keep some free days to love yourself, your family & your friends."
To explore and experience the true essence of life
To reconnect yourself with Mother Nature
To wake up with commitments and sleep with fulfilments
To give back to Nature & Society which made you exist
To harmonize with Technology & Ecology
Director & Co-Founder, Prayag Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
Leena brings warmth and vision to Gaharwar Wada — she oversees guest relations and the philosophy of conscious hospitality from the Delhi office.
Director & Co-Founder, Prayag Travel Services Pvt. Ltd.
Upendra drives the operational excellence and guest experience strategy at Gaharwar Wada with a deep love for Uttarakhand forests and its stories.
Gaharwar Wada
Thano · Dehradun
Slow Living
Sal Forest Retreat
250+ Bird Species
Bamboo Chalets
20 km from Rishikesh
Star Gazing Terrace
Gaharwar Wada
Thano · Dehradun
Slow Living
Sal Forest Retreat
250+ Bird Species
Bamboo Chalets
20 km from Rishikesh
Star Gazing Terrace