A farm stay on a quiet hillside in Seetla, near Mukteshwar in Kumaon. Restored stone houses, an A-frame, home cooking and sunsets, with Shivani and Avijeet.https://www.aikkya.in/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-10-07-mushrooms/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-10-07-mushrooms/A few mushrooms from our walks around Aikkya. Such curious little things, each worth crouching down for.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-10-04-hello-autumn/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-10-04-hello-autumn/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.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-09-28-turiya/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-09-28-turiya/Turiya. A space at Aikkya. It takes its name from the fourth state of consciousness, beyond waking, dreaming and deep sleep.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-09-23-little-things/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-09-23-little-things/Little things… insects, objects, colours, textures. Nature. A twig-mimicking caterpillar. Exactly like a twig. You cannot make it out unless it moves. Incredible! A giant shield bug nymph (Tessaratomidae) A beetle with a wooden texture Tree rings that look like fingerprintsWed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-08-18-monsoon/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-08-18-monsoon/It's monsoon… so yes, it's supposed to rain. And honestly, that's the beauty of this season here in Kumaon.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-01-10-in-the-papers/https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-01-10-in-the-papers/This Sunday morning feels a little special. We don't usually read newspapers up here in the mountains, so waking up to messages from friends sharing today's Economic Times feature felt warm and grateful.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT