The Goat Village

We chose The Goat Village for an offbeat honeymoon and loved it. We camped overnight during the Nag Tibba trek, and Lucky and Shivam looked after us so well. Bishan, Lucky, the chef, Anuj, Shivam and their wider team were warm, incredible hosts who made us feel like we’d never want to leave. The local food was wholesome, fresh and unbelievably tasty. If you’re into nature, wilderness and being outdoors, I’d recommend the experience completely. Huge thanks to everyone there.

A little hard to get to, but a wonderful mountain escape for the weekend, close to the Nag Tibba base camp. The staff provided great service, and I’d love to come back.

Lucky welcomed us warmly and took us on a great hike. I brought a group of 12 to the goat village, and we all loved the views, the service and the food.

This is a place for people who love untouched nature, an offbeat setting and off-roading. I’m giving it five stars for the challenge of making a comfortable stay with minimal services in such a remote spot, where there’s still no electricity or proper road. The drive includes almost 11km of exciting off-roading, and GPS can cut out now and then. Once you arrive, there’s no network problem. The hilltop views of the Himalayan peaks are amazing on clear days. The clean, well-kept huts and cottages are made from mud, stone and wood, in keeping with the local architecture and culture. Bring all your own toiletries, including soap and paper towels. You need to be comfortable with a natural way of living and the rhythm of nature. If you expect city comforts, you’ll regret coming. On the way, you pass farms, villages and fruit orchards, with forests and greenery all around. June was pleasant, with occasional rain and cloudy skies. The simple, home-style local food was enough to keep us well, though dining in the room isn’t allowed. Bishan and Lucky, the property managers, were always available to help make things comfortable. It’s a great place for a long, relaxing holiday and a chance to heal naturally.