Kasar Rainbow Yoga Retreat

Kasar has a magical charm to it and the Rainbow Retreat further complements that...What I loved about this place was it's minimalism, neatness, cleanliness, classiness at a good price & perfect location ...walking distance from Kasar Devi temple. Right opposite this place there is a beautiful place to sit and meditate amidst the sloping trees ..it's simply blissful. Sabu was great company & a really warm host . The cafe is also quite nice , the reading area etc too....it felt like a home away from home ...😊....if you really want to immerse in yoga, meditation, bird watching, writing or art and some good conversation ...this is the place for you !

***y thanks to Sabu and his entire team for their kindness, their welcome, the quality of service during our stay in this little corner of paradise with a view of The Himalaya and superb panomaras. A place to recharge your batteries and enjoy very good indian cuisine. A place to discover without moderation . Thank a lot to You. Sylvie from M****ille ( France)

I stayed ar rainbows for three weeks in december 23 The place is situated perfectly , no noise from road but you walk there in 3 to 5 minutes (down /up) The owner sabuji is very helpful and a perfect host The food was always very tasty and in a good amount The views of the sunrise are amazing and can be watched through the window while lying in bed Staff was always friendly and if you are into yoga, on top of the hotel is a yogahall with huge windows and the greatest view Thank you again sabuji for giving me a superb time in the kumouni hills and I am definitely gonna be back soon

I was very fortunate to find thr Rainbow yoga retreat. The views are outstanding. The owner Sabu is a perfect host. Visit Kasar Temple for sunset, it is located a short walk away. You will glad you did. Sabu knows interesting places to go. Highly recommended

Mr Sabu ji was the best host. We stayed here for 3 days and rooms were clean and the view was amazing. The food was so good that me and my wife use to fill our tummy. I would highly recommend this to any one.

had a lovely stay at Rainbow. The location is perfect, the surroundings so serene and the most spectacular sunrise views in all of Kasar. The vibe is peaceful, with echoes of birds and winds all day. The staff is great, very accommodating of your needs including home-style food. Location-wise, it’s a short walk from Hippie hill and Kasar devi temple - both locations offer a serene spot to watch the sun go down. I highly, highly recommend this place.

We stayed for only 1 nights in this property in month of January 2023 with my family. The property has excellent views of the valley and mountain, very clean rooms, amazing restaurant, and a good collection of books for reading.... Me and son play chess as well at the restaurant. The food served is of top quality and the ingredients used are of better quality and healthier. The main attraction is how the owner pay his attention to details in designing the space, furniture and ensuring comfort to the guests is amazing. Main thing for me was the heartiest welcome by the owner Sabu Mehra. I feel really honored. The only issue I feel that the access to the property. On the cons side- it’s about 50 Mrs. walk down some stairs from the main road to the resort, so it is not suitable for people with joint pain or breathing difficulty, but young people would enjoy the climb, for instance my kids regularly tried to beat me in those stairs and it’s a fun! The rooms have no TV, I am not sure how people fell about it but I felt it as a good thing as I took the opportunity to keep away from every gadget like the phone, laptop and the TV and asked the kids to do the same and connect with the nature. I rather took the time to sit in the wide courtyard and enjoy a drink under the sky in the cool sun venting breeze with an amazing view of snow-clad mountain. You will also get a fantastic sun rise view from the room as well as the big courtyard. If you stay a Binsar you must stay in this property.

Stayed from 3rd-7th June/22, family holiday for 2 kids and two adults. Booked through their own website, talked to owner Sabu Mehra on phone, booked the family suite as suggested. Timing for visit ( summer) is not great as all of north india is now in the hills because of the sweltering heat in the plains and the school summer holidays, so it’s a busy time. Temp in the hills are at 30+ degrees during the day, drops to 24-25 in the evening. Locals are burning the pine needles at this time to clear the ground for grass to grow after the rain, so there is a little bit of haze in the air. The hotel is located in a fantastic place, on the top of a hill giving a terrific view of the valley and the mountains, and across the road is Kasar Devi temple which is in the middle of a pine forest and overlooks the Almora town. There is also a ridge across the road which gives exceptional sunset and sunrise views, good for insta with whatever pose you like. There are some excellent eateries nearby, the resort itself run a cafe about 500 mts away, which is quite good, and there are a few more. Mohan’s is also a good one, they also have a boutique store. A trail runs from the resort to the village below, so good for a walk for those who like. The rooms are well appointed, very clean and quite new with excellent flooring, and the open area in the first floor also gives good sunrise views and view of the valley. The dining area is also restfully designed and very clean. There is a terrace attached to the dining area, good to sit and have coffee while leisurely passing time looking at the pine trees and the valley below. There are some birds, including the pheasant, in the locality. The food is good, and the owner himself looks after the cuisine. On the cons side- it’s about 50 Mrs. walk down some stairs from the main road to the resort, so it is not suitable for people with joint pain or breathing difficulty, but young people would enjoy the climb, for instance my kids regularly tried to beat me in those stairs and it’s a fun! The rooms have no TV, I am not sure how people fell about it but I felt it as a good thing as I took the opportunity to keep away from every gadget like the phone, laptop and the TV and asked the kids to do the same and connect with the nature. I rather took the time to sit in the wide courtyard and enjoy a drink under the sky in the cool sun venting breeze. The only thing that can improve is they can add a few cupboards in the rooms so that the average Indian tourist who travels with family can keep the bags and cloths in a organised way. I can’t complete this review without writing about the owner Sabu. A very extremely friendly person who takes personal care of the guests. Because of him it felt more like a visit to a friends place rather then staying in a resort. He even called to ask if I reached back home safely. I generally don’t write reviews, but this stay compelled me to write something!

We, 8 family members, stayed here in May 2022 for a night. The best part of this place is their family suite which is a combination of two double-beds: ideal for a small family of group of friends. The owner, Mr Mehra, was kind enough to allow us to change our booked room to this family suite. The other great aspect of this place is its amazing view from its courtyard, especially the sunrises :). You can do Yoga, take a stroll or just sit and relax and enjoy the sunrise. The view from its dining area is excellent too. Food, service and check-in/check-out processes were all great. Overall, wonderful experience and I will definitely come back.