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Garlanded by lush green fields and a forest reserve for wildlife, Dyo – the Organic Village is much more than a luxury resort.

Perched amidst the picturesque hills of Uttarakhand in Mukteshwar, on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, is Dyo- The Organic Village. Led by two young sisters, Kanika and Kushika Sharma, this luxury resort embodies a unique experience indeed.

Located about 350 kilometers away from the capital city Delhi, Dyo presents an opportunity for everyone to experience the joy and bliss of organic and natural farming. The name Dyo is derived from Sanskrit term that translates to ‘heaven’, and perfectly sums up the idyllic ambience of the resort that stands proud on the hill top of Amravati Estate, surrounded by apple, peach, plum, pear, apricot, walnut trees, local berries and various other vegetables’ plantation with spectacular views of the Greater Himalayan peaks like Nandadevi, Trishul and Panchchuli for company.

Apart from a vast variety of organic fruits and vegetables and a delectable farm to table menu, Dyo also offers vacationers luxury rooms which have been designed to lend themselves to countryside feel, but arrive with state-of-the-art amenities in place.

The rooms are named after five universal elements – Urvi (Earth), Ira (Water), Viha (Air), Ark (Fire) and Vyoman (Ether). One can opt for luxury rooms or luxury suites; both designed using elegant country décor. With average space of 300 square feet, the rooms come with a sprawling comfortable bed, an en-suite bathroom and a quality of luxury. The space is perfect for experiencing the imposing mountains and the gorgeous valleys outside.

Taste the blooming freshness of the farm produce at Dyo’s house café, where homemade pastries, breads and cookies are baked fresh daily and served along with yogurt, jam and marmalade to boost your day at the very beginning of it. Their contemporary a’ la carte menu brings forth intense flavours that delight with their intrinsic simplicity. The Dyo café prioritizes the concept of farm to table where the in-house garden ensures a steady supply of a large variety of fruits and berries, organic vegetables and herbs to the kitchen.

Activities galore

There’s plenty to indulge in for the avid nature enthusiast at the Dyo Resort. One can go for immensely soothing morning walks and bicycling in the farms and nearby region or just simply sit back and sip a cup of tea while taking in the captivating view of the Himalayan range.

Unwind and explore each aspect of contentment in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual way as the scintillating mountain breeze plays with your senses, amidst crackling sounds of the cheery bonfires that are arranged for the guests in the evening.

The farm also offers an opportunity to the visitors to witness the act of sowing and other organic farming techniques, which are considered distinctively therapeutic and help reduce stress and increase concentration. Guests here can also learn methods of water and energy conservation and recycling techniques.

Other nearby attractions worth a visit includes places like the Mukteshwar Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Chauthi Jali and the striking Nanda Devi peak.

The Sharma sisters not only wanted to share the stunning experience of natural beauty through the Dyo, but also help uplift the locals. By choosing to take under their wing school drop-outs, whom they have taught those skills, the dynamic duo has turned their initiative into an avenue that provides employment and helps reduce hill migration.

This fact all the more reinforces the crucial idea that underlies this destination resort –essential positivity, good karma and the honesty of going all natural. So, pay a visit to Dyo – The Organic Village and revel in a recuperative break from all things chaotic.