Weekend at Walterre

I woke up to the sound of pouring rain, wind whispering gently into my ears. It didn’t take long to realize that I wasn’t at home once I came to my senses. I couldn’t be happier. It was monsoon season and I was in Dehradun. I had managed to steal a weekend from the hustle and bustle of city life to enjoy the beauty of this enchanting land.

I didn’t have much time on my hands but I wanted to experience nature up close, so I had decided to stay at the Walterre Resort. Nestled in the thick foliage of Doon valley, lies this exquisite Boutique Bungalow that takes your breath away at the very first sight.

The entrance blooms with beautiful flowers and the canopy of trees create a marvelous spectacle as sunlight finds its way through the leaves.

The inside of the bungalow is decorated with paintings of birds and furnished with traditional wooden décor. There were only four rooms but there had been no compromise in luxury or comfort.

Not to mention, the food was delicious, and the hospitality of the staff made it taste even better. I ate way too much. “And what is the best way to burn calories after having a sumptuous meal?” Yes, the answer is trekking. Our guide took us to a creek nearby that seemed to harbor a variety of birds. I was lucky enough to photograph the Slaty-backed Forktail and the blue-bellied Bee-eater.

After coming back from the trek I went to see the library that the staff had informed me about earlier. It was a haven for bookworms like me with its extensive collection to cater to varying tastes. I quite enjoyed reading.

I sat on the verandah sipping my last coffee at walterre as I enjoyed the rain. The words of

John Muir kept echoing in my head, “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay
out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.”