Meet Rakesh
Outgoing, Cultured, Helpful
I am a convivial,Sincere and Responsible person.what make me unique from other hosts is that when I see my guests happy and enjoying it puts a smile on my face.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Basketball, Car, bike racing, Mountain climbing
Hosting guests since
2018
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Our house is situated in the lush green Jim Corbett forest.The nearest city is Nainital and Haldwani which are 43kms and 30kms from our house respectively.The house has all the necessary amenities.This place is an ideal location for adventurous enthusiasts and for people who want to explore and learn Indian Cultures and traditions.Jim Corbett National park is the oldest national park of India and was established in 1936.The main entrance of the forest is 6kms from the house and one can enjoy Day/Night Jungle Safari here.There are several trekking locations 5-15kms form the house for hiking enthusiasts.There are 2 rivers near the house which are ideal for family picnics and to interact with locals.I am 45 years old and a retired police officer.I live with my son and 2 helpers in the house.We have 5 extra rooms to offer for people from different cultures and locations so that we get to interact with people and show them our Culture and learn nee things from them.We believe in Cosmopolitanism and we would love to spread the idea that all human beings are equal and belong to a single community.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is situated on the edge of Jim Corbett National Park.The Main entrance of the National Park is 6Kms from the house.The nearest towns are Haldwani and Nainital which 30kms and 43kms from the house respectively.The house is located in a very quiet location and one can hear the rippling of rivers and chirping of birds easily.The nearest village is Kotabagh which is 2kms from the house and has all the necessary shops available.It has 2 operational banks, Fruit Market, Department Stores, Restaurants, Hospitals, Bus stops etc.The house is surrounded by Mountainous Forest.Public buses are available from Haldwani and Ramnagar to the house in day and evening time.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
House Rules
Smoking inside the house is not allowed however if one wants to smoke he/she can use the terrace or the rose gardens and orchards in the house.Pets are allowed on the property.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.