What makes The Kumaon, India different from other hotels?

The Kumaon sits on a ridge beneath the sacred Nanda Devi Range, surrounded by native forests and hidden waterfalls. Guests access the historic India-Tibet route and medieval stone temples where Kumaoni culture remains untouched.

India, Asia

The Kumaon

Immerse yourself in Kumaoni culture and Himalayan majesty at The Kumaon, a discreet mountain retreat offering seasonal cuisine and access to hidden waterfalls, villages and temples

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalaya, on a ridge in the shadow of the sacred Nanda Devi Range, The Kumaon offers a private mountain retreat. Home to native forests, hidden waterfalls and terraced farms; the Kumaon region forms part of the historic route connecting India to Tibet. Inhabiting rustic villages dotted with mediaeval stone temples, the Kumaoni people practice a unique culture untouched by modernity.

The Kumaon is located in Kasar Devi, a ridge above the historical city of Almora, which has attracted artists, pilgrims, scholars and seekers for centuries — Swami Vivekananda, DH Lawrence, Timothy Leary and Bob Dylan, to name but a few.

Surrounded by undulating hills and imbued with simple elegance, the property is spread across 10 luxurious suites, nestled in pairs across five structures with private overlapping terraces offering views to the Great Himalayan range.

The majestic peaks of Nanda Devi and Trishul ranges dominate the view from our dining area. Also included in the view are rolling hills, evergreen forests and skies of myriad hues, making this a great place to feast your eyes as well as your palate.

Understated yet confident in its simplicity, our kitchen serves a mix of Kumaoni and international cuisine, made with seasonal produce procured from village farms nearby and foraged from the surrounding forests.

With a special focus on using complex fibers, macrobiotics and superfoods that are native to the region – protein-rich black soybean daal, bhaang chutney made with ground cannabis seeds, and millet flatbreads – are exemplars of the Kumaoni kitchen.

INDULGE IN TRADITIONAL KUMAONI RECIPES

Rustic, wholesome, healthy soul food; our flavourful menu focuses on superfoods native to the Kumaon region with all fresh ingredients sourced locally

TREATMENTS USING LOCALLY-SOURCED COLD-PRESSED OILS

Wind down from your journey with a relaxing champi, soothe aching feet after a day spent clambering hillsides or immerse in a full-body massage

SPACES DESIGNED WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The Kumaon embodies the essence of serenity and natural beauty, intertwining its rich cultural heritage, thoughtful design & tranquil landscapes seamlessly

AN EXCLUSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE

6000 feet above sea level, ensconced by misty, mighty mountains, swathes of forest and an expansive sky

Your Host - Jorge Pérez

Deeply committed to the land I was born and grew up in, Hacienda El Porvenir was a dream that came true thanks to the passion and compromise of our collaborators, staff, family and guests. Hacienda El Porvenir is fertile land where authenticity, innovation, quality, safety and responsibility are our pillars.

Our name evokes much more than a place, it is a whole magical destination in a lonely, untouched nook of the Andes.

Welcome, mi casa es su casa!

With a special focus on using complex fibres, macrobiotics and superfoods that are native to the region – protein-rich black soybean daal, bhaang chutney made with ground cannabis seeds, and millet flatbreads – are exemplars of the Kumaoni kitchen.

INDULGE IN TRADITIONAL KUMAONI RECIPES

Rustic, wholesome, healthy soul food; our flavourful menu focuses on superfoods native to the Kumaon region with all fresh ingredients sourced locally

SPACES DESIGNED WITH SENSITIVITY TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The Kumaon embodies the essence of serenity and natural beauty, intertwining its rich cultural heritage, thoughtful design & tranquil landscapes seamlessly

TREATMENTS USING LOCALLY-SOURCED COLD-PRESSED OILS

Wind down from your journey with a relaxing champi, soothe aching feet after a day spent clambering hillsides or immerse in a full-body massage

AN EXCLUSIVE DINING EXPERIENCE

6000 feet above sea level, ensconced by misty, mighty mountains, swathes of forest and an expansive sky

Your Host - Jorge Pérez

Our name evokes much more than a place, it is a whole magical destination in a lonely, untouched nook of the Andes.

Welcome, mi casa es su casa!

Our insights..

Transparency is essential if we are all going to grow and improve together and this is why we have dedicated this section to sharing what we love about each place and its hosts. We work with each of our hosts to improve their guest experiences, sustainability practices and local impact, this is where you can learn more about that along with what still needs to be improved, the measures being taken to ensure our hosts continue to move forward and every now and then we’ll come back to update you on their progress.

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Cristine Bedfor

Visited the property in November 2023

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Community & Sustainability Commitment

Here are some key sustainability & community practices that these hosts are committed to. Please use the key below the icons for reference. You might see that some measurements are not currently in place and that’s okay, we choose to support our hosts on their imperfect road towards a better world and we understand that that takes time.

Sustainability Practices

Community Commitments

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Eco Certifications & Efforts

Just as we admire each of our hosts for their singularity, we appreciate that their sustainability journeys are also unique. Because of this, we do not require our hosts to have an eco certification or two under their belt, we simply guide them on improving their sustainable business practices one imperfect – but positive – step at a time. If a host has eco certifications they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.

NGOs & Local Impact Projects Supported

Each of our hosts strive to have a positive impact on their local communities. Some of our hosts already have established connections with local partners to enrich the lives and wellbeing of their communities, others are in the process of creating these long term relationships. If a host has local NGO connections they will be shown below, if not, then know we are working towards this together.

The Four Cs

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Community

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