Chamba Hotels : Orchard Hut (Photo Feature)

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Chamba Hotels : Orchard Hut

The Orchard Hut, a homestay run by the Dhami family, is located about 12 kms from Chamba in the Panj-la valley.

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Orchard Hut, Kut Chandiara village

Orchard Hut is about a 25 minute trek up a steep hill off the main road.

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Orchard Hut, Kut Chandiara village

The Dhamis were the pioneers in promoting tourism in the Chamba region. They also arrange multiple day treks in the surrounding forest areas.

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Porch outside the dining area

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Common balcony outside our room

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Natural spring water fed pool – Bravo enjoying his siesta.

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Wild flower

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Wild flower

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Chrysanthemums

The Orchard Hut is a birder’s paradise. They have recorded about 48 different species on their property!

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Flycatcher

3 Responses to Chamba Hotels : Orchard Hut (Photo Feature)

  1. Priya June 13, 2010 at 11:47 pm #

    I think that green one’s a green bee eater. Turned around so you’re seeing the chashma like black ring

  2. Pankaj June 30, 2010 at 2:29 pm #

    Which camera you use to click snaps? The photos are crisp like anything 🙂

    • Madhu July 2, 2010 at 4:37 pm #

      Canon 50D for the Photo Posts and Nikon PS for the remaining posts.

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