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it's 20
acres of land, with forest and villages all around.
being here and exploring the areas around is in itself an
activity.
these activities can be done by groups as well as
individuals. for some of the activities, we would
need advance notice, specially for adventure
activities like rock climbing, rappelling and
simulated river crossing because the experts who take you
through these activities are to be told in advance
to drop by.
the various activities at himalayan village sonapani
are as follows:
 rock climbing, rappelling, simulated river
crossing
these activities are conducted on nearby
rocks. expert guidance is necessary for these
activities and we ensure that the activities are
conducted by trained facilitators to ensure high
level of safety for the participants.
jungle walks
jungle walk is an interesting activity. one can do
it every day and yet not get bored. it's because the
jungles have a lot hidden in them. and the
revelations are slow and full of surprises. the idea
behind a walk maybe to simply explore a trail, or
maybe to get a feel of the jungle. or to climb on top of the
cliff you have been eyeing since days. you can
follow the birds while the kids collect dry leaves
for their scrap books.
village walks
one of the idea behind creating sonapani was to
expose city dwellers to the village life. while
walking through the village, one can see the life of
a villager from close quarters. you can interact
with them and share experiences, theirs as well as
yours. we can also arrange for a villager to
host you for lunch. believe us, it will be one of
the finest experiences here, provided you go
unbiased and are ready to accommodate the local taste to
your palettes.
 trek to kapileshwar
a 10th century kapileshwar temple (shiva temple) is a
2 hours trek from sonapani. shiva is the original deity
of this land and this temple is amongst his most
sacred temples. right next to the temple is a small
rivulet where one can indulge in some water splashing.
games
sonapani offers ample opportunities to play games
like volleyball and cricket. while we have a
volleyball court in our premises, the cricket ground
is in the near vicinity. playing cricket with
village youngsters is great fun as most of them are
ardent cricket followers and practice the game
regularly.
we also have options of tougher treks and jungle walks
for the enthusiasts. we can also plan out
activities for you if you are coming in groups.
while at sonapani, you can also try out a bit of farming. it is slightly tougher than gardening but
can be great fun. this activity
stands a strong chance of re-igniting the agrarian
aspects of your genetic code! |
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suparna
and her daughter ipsa, guests at sonapani, follow a himalayan magpie as it
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somehow,
we always associate the word 'activities' with doing
physical things while on vacation.
sonapani offers ideal conditions for many more
activities. they are simple and you may do it anyways. or may be
you need to push yourself a bit to get into the act.
a book and the tree shade
take a book, stroll into the woods, choose a cozy tree
shade and get immersed in the world of words. but
remember, don't go far away, you may forget your way back.
paint
if you have ever doodled the most beautiful girl or the
most handsome guy in your class during the school days,
then there is a high chance of discovering an artist in
you. maybe you were a good painter at school or college.
its time to get back to it. if not for someone else, just
do it for yourself and for the good old days.
write
the peace and
tranquility at sonapani can get your thoughts rolling. between husband and wife, between parents and children,
between friends, you can well try haiku. be it prose or
poetry, there is no age limit to start and none to end it
either.
kite flying
if you have fought pitched kite flying battles in you
childhood, you may want to relive it - with friends. get
your kites and put your best foot forward. there's no one
here to wonder what you are up to.
photography
we bring this last because we know you would be definitely
clicking pictures. we can just ask you to get bit more adventurous.
capture the smallest insects and the wildest flowers,
capture people in action, capture the mesmerizing sunsets
and sunrises, capture the clouds playing in the sky,
capture the rain, the woods, the water, the birds... live
a mountain dream with us. and take the fond memories back!
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