Emerald Trail - Best Homestays in Bhimtal, Nainital
Come rejuvenate your body, mind and soul among the sparkling Emerald Trails of nature.
Emerald Trail, a quaint homestay 9 kms uphill from Bhimtal, Uttarakhand has become a one of the best resorts to visit after the prominent travel site, tripadvisor.com crowned this resort in the No.1 position as the best bed & breakfast cum homestay accommodation. Situated 7000 feet above sea level, Emerald Trail’s location is one of it’s best features! With the Kumaon valley on one side and the lush green forest on the other, this resort in Bhimtal remains a favourite of guests who return multiple times to enjoy the view and our hospitality.
In fact, it takes only 15 minutes from the Bhimtal Lake, one of the prominent tourist destinations in Uttarakhand for the tourists to reach Emerald Trail. In, an absolutely picturesque village called Jangaliyagaon, Emerald Trail offers untouched surroundings, cool breeze, warm sunshine and abundance of nature’s green to soothe the mind and body.
Pet friendly and Eco Friendly Resort
Emerald Trail is perched in the enchanting surroundings of Jungaliagaon, a small village located 7000 ft above sea level and 9 kms uphill from Bhimtal. A premium destination for holidays in Nainital, Emerald Trail gives the perfect taste of rural tourism with luxurious surroundings for a peaceful holiday in Uttarakhand.
Pet Friendly
Emerald Trail is a pet friendly property. Pets are given equal attention and care like their owners. Pets can access every inch of the wide spacious 3 acre property. The large estate, allows pet parents to be worry-free about their pets.
Testimonials
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Shrirang M
Jun 16, 2018
The place is quite comfortable with clean rooms and large beds. It was decently furnished also with enough space to keep your luggage. The food was great, homemade and tasty. Especially the mutton which the weather allowed us to binge without any qualms. The location is not lake facing, but equa...
Ram Chamoli
Jun 06, 2018
Its amazing experience…. Room size is big and comfortable and clean… Overall location is fantastic. Specially thanks to staff who was polite and efficient. On my request they upgraded us to a nice room near the reception as my mother couldn’t walk long distances and ths was easy on her. F...
Yogesh
Jun 01, 2018
Though we reached early, they didn’t charge us anything extra for the early checkin and even provided us tea without charge. The team ialways spoke politely…. No attitude from them, very humble. Rooms are good and had enough hot water. Though it is a little bit far from bhimtal lake, it wasn...
Vipul Singh
May 20, 2018
One of the best stay in Uttarakhand Me, my wife and my pet ( French bulldog) visited emerald Trail in March first week. This property is located 30 minutes away from crowded Bhimtal . Unique concept of individual cottage with huge garden is yours so that you can walk around with your partner...
Karishma293
May 16, 2018
Very family friendly This place is simply wow… wide open spaces reminded me of that song from Roja ye haseen wadiya. Simply superbly maintained property, clean and good for a relaxing time. I enjoyed simply walking around and seeing their farms. My daughter also was invited to help in the ...
Somnath C
Mar 01, 2018
With Pets, Good Place... With Family, not recommended..! The location of the property is good as it is situated at a good height and have lawns. If you have Pets, then it is a good destination for you, Else only with family, not recommended...! One small Room, No TV, Poor mobile and Intern...
Sanjay Prasad
Mar 01, 2018
Awesommme place must visit... We were about 15 of us who visited bhimtal for a family holiday and am happy to say emerald trails was the perfect place to stay. It was easy to find even though it is abit far from the lake.The service was awesommmee and they made us feel like family members inst...
Priya Agarwal
Mar 01, 2018
Great View from Emerald Trail The property is well maintained with a great view and hosts! I’m glad we decided to go with this option rather than the over-crowded hotels around. Clean rooms with simple yet tasty food. We were looking for a laid back holiday and that’s excatly what we got.. ...
Stonedage Tosh
Mar 01, 2018
Wonderful place to be with your Pets This is a perfect relax place where you want to be with your family and friends (If you are Pet lover). they have 5 Dogs, 6 separate cottage, restaurant and separate playing area to explore and play with kids
Arun Kumar
Mar 01, 2018
Unwind and chill away from city life We had come during the long break to just relax at bhimtal. We had heard so much about emerald trail from a friend and I must say we were not disappointed at all. The crew welcomed us warmly with tasty welcome drinks and a small snack because we had arrived q...
Alka Rani
Mar 01, 2018
Quiet, serene place I’d booked this place on a whim and glad my decision paid off! It is a good resort with good amenities. The home-like feel was excellent with the supportive staff. Cute cottages with sprawled out lawns for each cottage was a wow factor since we rarely get to see such ...
Kamal 2018
Feb 11, 2018
Awesome Experience with Emerald Trail Bhimtal is such a pleasant break from the Mumbai heat and emerald trails made it all the more relaxing. The 15 km drive to the location is beautiful and the property is green and very spacious. We had a good time simply strolling around in the evenings. Wh...
Swati
Jan 26, 2018
Complete value for money. I am so glad, I picked this place over others...This place is far enough from the touristy crowd areas but close to the market if you need anything. the hotel area is wide and open, lots of place to explore and walk around. It was quite refreshing to take those earl...
Shreyas S
Jan 09, 2018
Home-like stay Emerald Trail is a great homestay option in Bhimtal. Tucked away from the main hustle of the town, it is located on a hill, with enough green and beautiful vista around. The place is curated really well, with attention-to-detail in every element; spatial and otherwise. They ha...
Vaishali D
Oct 26, 2017
Pet Vacation Goals met! Best place for pets! We have 3 pooches and that is not an easy number to handle for most. Emerald Trail never says no. Gardens are fenced for freedom for pet residents of each cottage, food is great and there are no rules hanging over your head. Since market/cafes/resta...
Shruti S
Sep 18, 2017
Beautiful and Scenic We booked a single room cottage for 2 nights. Our cottage had a huge lush green garden which was fenced all around for dogs. My husband and I stayed their along with our dogs. Both my dogs enjoyed the garden more than us and it was difficult sometimes to get them inside th...
Partha69
Jun 07, 2017
An amazing break with our dog This was our first outstation vacation with our 4 month old golden retriever. We (my wife, son , Murphy and I ) had the best time of our life in Emerald Trail. The place is located in the hills of Jangaliya Gaon above bhim tal. The location is awesome . However , ...
Kaushik D
Jun 03, 2017
Trip to ET with family in May 207 It was a fantastic experience visiting and staying at Emerald Trail, Bhimtal. The property is pristinely located with great views of mountains and forests. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful. The food was top class. And above all, our pet dog was t...
HD_Shewade
May 20, 2017
Two Memorable Days with out Dog We were at Emarald trail for two days-18 to 20 May 2017. One thing that struck us was large fenced and gated space they was just for us and our dog. And yes it is for you only. Let me summarise the property: There are are eight rooms. Room 1,2,3,4 are in a singl...
SanjoyBasu
May 20, 2017
The Best Pet Friendly Hill Resort in North India We stayed in Emareld Trail from 16th to 18th May'17 with our two pets. The concept of pet vacation is highly commendable since very few resorts provide such a luxury arrangement for the family as well as pets.The place is very peaceful and ...
Prateek Y
May 18, 2017
Peace and Nature loving Highly recommended to all nature lovers and people who are looking for peace and personal time. Best is the service quality and home food. Everyone is very humble and polite. They have 4 dogs, 2 rabbits, 3 cows and many many trees which keep you connected with nature al...
Neha B
Apr 30, 2017
Freedom to be with dog and folks in tow! If you want to spend a relaxing weekend or a few days away from the bustling city this is the place to go. And if you have a dog, then there can definitely be no better place! Each of the cottages has a vast ground in front of it allowing the dog to roa...
YBNormal78
Apr 22, 2017
Peaceful and serene getaway We were coming back to stay in Emerald Trail after a year and half. It was nice to see that while a few things have changed, like the addition of new bungalows and rooms, the essence of the place, which brought us back for a second visit is intact. The hospitality ...
Kaustav K
Mar 21, 2017
Stunning location though the services could be better Emerald Trail is a rustic property located at Jungliyagaon, about 12 kms uphill from Bhimtal. The drive to the resort is beautiful as the density of habitation decreases with each turn and the place itself is perched upon a hilly terrace in...
Debu107
Feb 22, 2017
Serene Location, Relaxing environment This was my fifth visit to Emerald Trail in about eight years and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time. This time (mid-February) we were a group of eight old friends – most of us travelling here together for the third time in the past three ...
Prithviswar
Feb 17, 2017
Retreat to Rest, Quietude and Nature A short drive from the bustle of Bhimtal lies the verdant hamlet of Jangaliya Gaon quietly but definitely awakening to modern development. One of its highlights is a happy retreat quaintly named Emerald Trail welcoming the seeker of rest and quiet amidst na...
Snighda0102
Dec 18, 2016
“Emerald Trail, A dream come true” I visited ET on the 6th of December 2016. It was our anniversary and I have been looking for a place in the hills which was not too expensive, easy to drive to from Delhi and most important, Dog friendly. I have always had this dream of travelling wit...
RohinNadir
Sep 23, 2016
'Brilliant time at Emerald Trail' Emerald Trail is among the best places to stay at for people with pets. Pretty views, simple yet lovely rooms, warm and very friendly staff and the food is home cooked and amazing. The resort sits on a turn and has a brilliant view of the valley. We dis...
AmitSinghal1986
Aug 26, 2016
'Great view, but very far from Bhimtal....' We visited in march 2016.. We are 3 couples... First of all it is very far from Bhimtal too.. It is around 15 to 18 km away you have to move upside... in nights when you go up from Bhimtal there is no signboard to reach there.... It is not rec...
Dkotru
Jul 04, 2016
'Relaxed' Was there with friend in the summer of 2015. The rooms are very comfortable and big. Staff always eager to assist and serve you. Huge lawns and play make it family and kids friendly. Although the owner was not there, but he ensured that we are well taken care of. The drive fro...
NehaMalhotra4
Jun 19, 2016
'A relaxed and fun-filled trip with my puppies' We just returned from Emerald Trail after a refreshing 5 day holiday. The location is beautiful, scenic and a great place to unwind with your dogs by your side. There is ample running space and nature that our pups usually miss out on livi...
Neelima S
Jun 17, 2016
'Excellent experience for the family along with the pet' My family spent three nights in Emerald Trail along with my pet. Our stay was comfortable and awesome. The cottage we stayed in, lawns and the whole property is beautiful and well maintained. The food was good and having the food ...
Vivek T
Jun 13, 2016
'Very peaceful, good for adventure activities' Rooms are very comfortable. Staff is good. We enjoyed fresh plums there. But it is 10 km from Bhimtal, which make it little difficult for frequent trip. It is good if you have your own taxi. Bathrooms are average. Food is also good. A good ...
Renuka70
Jun 12, 2016
'Excellent Place' We had been with our pet on June 6th for 2 days. The place is excellent, very courteous staff and excellent hospitality. One of the best places to stay with your pet. I definitely would recommend it to others. The moment you enter the place, your tiredness vanishes and...
Evijay1968
Jun 09, 2016
'ON THE WAY TO MY JOURNEY' We (14 members of 4 Families) were on the way to our onward journey to some other nearby destination, but we had to stay back for a Day(Monday 23rd May -2016) and Night. Fortunately I got the reference to this Guest House from my Friend who also had the beauti...
Udai B
Jun 06, 2016
'Emerald Trail' Room very comfortable, roomy airy unlike any hotel / resort room. Very basic with no clutter. Great View. The dogs were ecstatic with the running around. The walk around the property was great. The staff went the extra mile to make the stay comfortable!! Decent food!!
rajbanerji
Apr 21, 2016
Wonderful place - kids want to go every year! Recently visited the place with my kids - 14 and 10 - who are on-line virtually every waking hour. Was unsure how they'd connect to nature when not connected - pun intended! But much to my delight, they loved the property, and enjoyed the laid b...
rakesh62
Apr 16, 2016
Paradise for your pet. This is the first time we took our pet on a holiday with lots of apprehensions.but the place was amazing ,lots of open space for the labrador we had with us( since we had a personal space in front of our twin cottages).place is very peaceful with a good polite staff. Inspi...
G_Bhoomika
Mar 30, 2016
Memorable Family stay!! The idea of our getaway was to gather all family members from different parts of North-India and relax and enjoy the togetherness. Emerald Trail offered exactly what was needed. One of the family members booked this resort for the long Holi weekend and to others the place...
Arunima S
Mar 25, 2016
Excellent holiday!! Emerald Trail is everything a pet parent can ask for- huge property, comfortable rooms, plenty of open space and great food! We traveled with our two dogs and they probably enjoyed it more than we did- mission accomplished! This place is located in Jungaliyagaon, which is a ...
niltaavaa
Feb 06, 2016
Good for people.Good for pets. I stayed for 2 days with my dog. We had a thoroughly restful stay and we will return soon! The drive from Delhi is very do-able, thanks to Bypasses all the way till the road to Rampur. Directions given to me by Mr Dutta and Mr Lalit were to the point. We were ma...
Nikita B
Jun 17, 2014
Perfect get-away. Pet owners be warned,not just your family but your pet is going to fall in love with the place. We went to ET from Delhi to escape the hustle bustle and crazy heat and in turn we got a beautiful stay, good food with nature at its best. Tucked away about 20 minutes ahead of Bhim...
mamttaa_rs
Jun 01, 2014
Exceptionally Wonderful Experience! When we decided our family holiday dates, I started looking for a place which was not only people friendly but more importantly, animal friendly. We are extremely happy to say that Emerald Trail far exceeded our expectations! The beautiful (and unspoilt nature...
troy2904
Jan 07, 2014
Long Weekend. A super fantastic home away from home holiday for the entire family with our dog who in my view had the best time of his life gamboling about in verdant green gardens and crisp fresh air. We intend to come here more often for times to come. Kudos to Sumith and his team for their fa...
