# Kind words

## In the news

-   NDTV [They Left The City For The Hills. Nature Tested If They Meant It](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uttarakhand-rain-monsoon-himachal-flash-floods-landslide-the-city-dropouts-who-chose-hill-life-through-rain-and-storm-11843867) by Shatabdi Chowdhury
-   Travel + Leisure India & South Asia [How The Hills Of Kumaon Are Becoming A Haven For Creatives](https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/india/how-the-hills-of-kumaon-is-becoming-a-haven-for-creatives/) by Ria Gupta
-   The Economic Times [A Sunday feature, in print](https://www.aikkya.in/journal/2026-01-10-in-the-papers/)

## From guests

From people who have stayed with us, word for word.

> 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.
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> Rahul, on Airbnb

> 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.
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> Shuchi, on Airbnb

> 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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> Budhaditya, on Airbnb

> When I went to Aikkya I felt I am going to someone's home and after spending two days there I started to feel like I know the people who have created this space (and that's when I didn't even meet them), because every inch of Aikkya speaks of them.
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> Akansha, on Airbnb

> We liked the fact that their cottages are built with local building techniques, are sustainable and still have the modern amenities and comforts. We especially loved the common lounge/dining area with it's wood burning stove. It's the ideal place to chill, get to meet the other guests, eat and drink.
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> Supriya, on Airbnb

> If you're lucky you'll find freshly made plum, apricot jams and chutneys too at the property too (they are all sourced from the farm)! Ask for Gin-Jeera cocktail on a sunny Seetla afternoon and thank me later.
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> Neelaksh, on Airbnb

> The detailing is exquisite, you can spend a day just spotting little wonders in the design.
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> Pratham, on Airbnb

> We enjoyed sitting in the sun room and reading on cold winter mornings and walking around the mountains.
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> Trupthi, on Airbnb

> Initially we were worried that the way to the place would may have been impacted by heavy rains/ landslides but we did not face any difficulty reaching the place, infact we would 100% recommend booking this place during monsoons to witness the beautiful valley and sunset views.
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> Aakriti, on Airbnb

> The property is gorgeous and we went on a beautiful day hike through the local villages, had lunch with a local family and spent the rest of the time exploring the property, and hanging in the evenings by the cozy fireplace with the sweetest dogs.
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> Brooke, on Airbnb

> Thank you, great cooks, photographers, musicians, best song curators, space designers, nature lovers, and thoughtful friends.
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> Archana, on Airbnb

> The sunsets are spectacular (yes the sunset photograph on the page is real and not photoshopped …) and the full moon nights are only dreamier.
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> Bhaskar, on Airbnb

There are more on [Google](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2357384637216832053) and [Airbnb](https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/53898656).

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Aikkya ऐक्य · ঐক্য

Seetla Road, Seetla, Mukteshwar

Nainital district, Uttarakhand 263158

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Shivani and Avijeet

[WhatsApp +91 96500 30634](https://wa.me/919650030634?text=Hello%20Shivani%20and%20Avijeet%2C%0A%0AWe%20are%3A%0AWe%27d%20like%20to%20come%20around%20(dates)%3A%0AHow%20many%20of%20us%3A%0AWhat%20brings%20us%20to%20Aikkya%3A%0A)

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