Most of what's here is old. Stone walls, wooden doors and beams, and floors painted to look broken and mended. We would rather mend a thing than replace it.
Aikkya
A farm on a quiet hillside in Seetla, Kumaon. Seven and a half acres of fruit trees and forest, a few old stone houses we restored, an A-frame, and a lot of sky. Cows, dogs, and sometimes a cat named Billi.
We're Shivani and Avijeet. We live here, and a few guests at a time stay with us.
In the news
- NDTV They Left The City For The Hills. Nature Tested If They Meant It by Shatabdi Chowdhury
- Travel + Leisure India & South Asia How The Hills Of Kumaon Are Becoming A Haven For Creatives by Ria Gupta
- The Economic Times A Sunday feature, in print
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Life at Aikkya
- Mushrooms · 7 October 2026
A few mushrooms from our walks around Aikkya. Such curious little things, each worth crouching down for.
- Hello, autumn · 4 October 2026
Hello Autumn, We've been waiting for you. For your soft sun, clear skies, for long afternoons, and that little nip in the evening air, with nowhere in particular to be.
- Turiya · 28 September 2026
Turiya. A space at Aikkya. It takes its name from the fourth state of consciousness, beyond waking, dreaming and deep sleep.
Kind words
Shivani and Avijeet have created an incredible space in the mountains, and it is generous of them to let people in. It's simple, high on minimalist aesthetic, perfect for a restorative getaway.
You will find many homestays in Kumaon but Aikkya farms is a home to stay in. … Avijeet has a doctorate in making cocktails - unconventional, innovative and really hits the spot.
Our little holiday in Aikkya is just what our city-weary eyes and soul needed. Located on a quiet hillside with magnificent views, you can spend hours looking at the play of sun and clouds or listening to birdcall.
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There's no booking button. We'd like to know a little about you first, and you about us. Write to us on WhatsApp and tell us who you are, roughly when you'd like to come, and what brings you here.