Vikram & Mallika Dutt Chief of an NGO engaged in setting up centers for rehabilitation of patients with Spinal Injury.

…. welcome change from the hustle bustle of city life. — simple and yet tasty vegetarian fare minus onion and garlic is very pleasing to the palate. the massage was relaxing … the flowers and greenery add to the ambience. … balconies in front of the rooms was a special treat … to see panorama – rain, clouds drifting across mountain peaks and the sun at its glory. … thanks to all staff behind the scenes especially, for a lovely break.

The Satvik Sadan is an interesting change for many of us city dwellers. We are accustomed to a hurly burly pace of life and getting away from it is important for our health – both physical and mental!

My wife and I were excited about our weekend – having married late (both of us in our early 50s) – and wanted to be with each other and explore areas of life often untouched due to city-life-speed and stress. Just sitting in the eco-friendly verandah with the clouds wafting by and fresh breezes to invigorate the mind, was great.

What added to the quaintness of the break was the wooden slippers we were given to wear – kahadaus I think they are called. We were discouraged from taking city shoes into the bedroom.

The food was a plus point. For non-vegetarians like us, the concept of pure “shudh-without lassan pyaz’ food was intriguing. What an interesting change. The tastes were new and titillated the taste buds.

Food was followed by an ayurvedic massage (after a mandatory two hours though!) and a besan scrub bath. The experience was doubly enjoyable because of its novelty.

The Bhimtal lake is a short distance away and a row in a small canoe-like boat is truly romantic. All in all, a good place for a change.

Best Experience:
Different and tasty food.
Nice ayurvedic massage.
Lovely verahdah with clouds wafting by.
An entirely new experience of footwear – khadaus!
Comfortable rooms with A class toilet facilities.
Worst Experience: Only one – loud neighbours who were not very happy with the vegetarian, non-alcohol, non-television experience!!