La Belle Vie Naukuchiatal

A Little Hidden World in the Mountains

A beautifully restored mountain home surrounded by forests, birdsong, fresh mountain air and the quiet beauty of Naukuchiatal.

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Stone steps rising to a sunlit courtyard and the flower-covered stone house

The lantern-lit lane leading up to La Belle Vie after dark

A white rose in a glass bottle and a bowl of fruit on a live-edge wooden table, with the kitchen behind

01 A hidden world

Tucked away in the hills of Naukuchiatal

La Belle Vie is a little hidden world tucked away in the picturesque mountains of Naukuchiatal, in the Nainital district.

Here, the Deodar trees whisper in the wind, birdsong fills the air, wildflowers bloom quietly, and the warm, gentle spirit of the pahadi people makes you feel at home.

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02 The story of the house

A labour of love, built slowly and thoughtfully — as though nature itself had drawn the blueprint.

Every corner has been created with a sense of warmth, simplicity and soul, without taking away any of the comforts that make a stay truly special.

Sunlight across wooden floors under a pitched timber ceiling and an antler chandelier

Reclaimed wood

Pitched timber ceilings and branch-wood railings that wrap the lofts.

An antler chandelier and stone wall framing a doorway onto a plant-lined verandah

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Hand-laid stone

Reclaimed wood and stone come together in harmony.

A cream chandelier above a polished wooden table, with a flower-lined window beyond

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Earthy interiors

Earthy, organic interiors that bring the outside in.

A white wrought-iron gate opening onto stone steps, bougainvillea and the house above

Through the garden gate

Wood-panelled dining room with a chandelier, a solid wood table and a door open to the garden

Hand-laid stone wall with a brass clock and a framed print resting on the wooden floor

03 The House

A Cosy Mountain Home for Family & Friends

La Belle Vie is a beautifully crafted villa with 3 luxurious bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom, offering comfort, privacy and plenty of space to unwind.

3Bedrooms

3Attached bathrooms

6Adults

2Children

Two bedrooms with loft spaces designed especially for children
Perfect for a family holiday or a getaway with close friends
Please note: La Belle Vie is a pet-free property

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The Himalaya from Nainital · Photo: Muhil Mohan / Unsplash

04 More than a homestay

A pause from the noise of everyday life.

Stone-paved garden terrace with white wrought-iron chairs, pink geraniums and tall trees

01Wake up to birds.
02Breathe mountain air.
03Walk among the trees.
04Sit by the fire.
05Simply be.

A place to revive. A place to rejuvenate. A place to reconnect with nature — and perhaps, with yourself.

La Belle Vie.Life, beautifully lived.

05 Stay

Three bedrooms, each its own retreat.

Each bedroom has its own attached bathroom. Two have charming loft spaces — little nooks for children to climb into and make their own mountain memories.

Spacious bedroom with a timber ceiling, a yellow-draped bed, stone walls and a ladder up to the loft

I.Children's loft

Bedroom One

Timber ceilings, stone walls and a ladder up to the loft.

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Room with a stone wall, a triangular gable window and a branch-railed loft above

II.Children's loft

Bedroom Two

Hand-laid stone, a gable window and a little nook above.

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Warm bedroom with beamed ceiling, a row of curtained windows and a glass door opening outside

III.Attached bath

Bedroom Three

Warm walls, wooden beams and a long row of windows.

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The hills are calling. Book your stay.

Three bedrooms for up to 6 adults and 2 children, in the quiet hills of Naukuchiatal.

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Nainital lake · Photo: Ishank Choudhary / Unsplash

06 Experience

The days here move at the pace of the hills.

The forests, the lake, the birds, the quiet mornings, the fireside evenings — and the simple joy of doing nothing at all.

Morning at La Belle Vie

The day begins softly. Birdsong fills the air, light pours through the windows, and the house is still.
Step out through the garden gate into fresh mountain air, where the Deodar trees whisper in the wind.
Wrought-iron chairs on the stone terrace, flowers all around and nowhere you need to be.
As the air turns cool, the evening gathers around the fire — glasses raised, stories told.
The house glows softly among the trees, and a lantern at the gate guides you home.

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07 Slow living

Slow mornings, shared meals.

Food that tastes of home, unhurried breakfasts and long conversations at a wooden table. Warm interiors, family time and quiet evenings — the simple rhythm of mountain life.

Steaming dishes and a red pot laid out on the dining table — 01Around the table

Bowls of dal and a vegetable sabzi on a wooden table — 02Home-cooked comfort

A golden omelette cooking in a black pan — 03Slow breakfasts

A dish of sautéed leafy greens beside a red cast-iron pot — 05Greens, simply cooked

Chicken roasting on a grill over glowing coals — 06Off the grill

Two glasses of red wine raised beside an open fire in the garden — 07Fireside evenings

08 Gallery

Moments from La Belle Vie

Double-height sitting area with an antler chandelier, a ladder to the loft and tall windows

A wall lantern glowing beside the wooden entrance gate at night

La Belle Vie lit up at night, its timber gables and balconies glowing among the trees

Twenty-two photographs of the house, the garden and the evenings.

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09 Around the house

Places to Visit Near Our Home

A few of the places we love and personally recommend — lakes, forest trails and temples to explore between slow mornings and long evenings at La Belle Vie.

The deep blue waters of Naukuchiatal lake framed by forested hills

Pratima m / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

LakeSiloti Pant, Uttarakhand

Naukuchiatal

A beautiful, deep, nine-cornered lake and one of the main attractions near La Belle Vie. Paddle boating, kayaking and a zip-line across the water.

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raj / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Seven interconnected lakesUttarakhand

Sattal

A serene cluster of seven freshwater lakes surrounded by pine and oak forests — lovely for nature walks, birdwatching and the quiet of the forest.

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Vipin Vasudeva / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

TempleGhorakhal, Uttarakhand

Golu Devta Temple, Ghorakhal

One of the region's most distinctive temples, famous for the thousands of bells offered by devotees, in a peaceful hill setting.

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Lalit.bhandari86 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Ashram & TempleUttarakhand

Kainchi Dham

The renowned ashram associated with Neem Karoli Baba, set in a serene Himalayan valley — a meaningful stop for reflection and the region's cultural heritage.

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10 Location

NaukuchiatalNainital District, Uttarakhand

Up in the picturesque mountains of the Nainital district, among Deodar trees and wildflowers, La Belle Vie waits quietly at the end of a lantern-lit lane.

TownNaukuchiatal

DistrictNainital

StateUttarakhand

Coordinates29.32° N, 79.58° E

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