Founded in 2014, SaffronStays is India’s leading luxury homestay brand. Over the past 11 years, the company has built a curated collection of 450+ private villas across 86+ scenic destinations. From hilltop estates and beachfront retreats to heritage homes and forest escapes, each villa offers the warmth of a private home with the assurance of professional hospitality. Whether it’s a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, a milestone celebration, or a corporate offsite, every SaffronStays property is thoughtfully designed to host life’s most meaningful moments.

Aruunoday Villa is a 5-bedroom retreat in Naukuchiatal offering expansive mountain and valley views, with a layout that includes a 4-bedroom main villa and a private suite with separate access. Designed with rustic-modern interiors and warm pine and oak finishes, the home creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests to unwind. The villa features spacious living areas for gatherings, a fireplace for relaxed evenings, and a quiet valley-facing library for downtime. Outdoor spaces include two extended decks and gazebos, ideal for morning coffees, meals, and open-air conversations with scenic views. For entertainment, the home offers a games room with a pool table, a lounge for movie nights, and a fully equipped theatre room. Bonfire evenings, barbecue setups, and a guest-accessible kitchen further enhance the overall stay experience. Layout: The villa is accessed via a short flight of 25–30 steps from the parking area near the wooden gate. The first floor houses a games room, three bedrooms, a valley-facing library, and a spacious deck, with one bedroom featuring an attic and internal access to the Suite. The Suite is centrally located with private access, its own workspace, ensuite bathroom, and a private deck with gazebo. The ground floor includes an additional bedroom, a cozy living area, a fully equipped theatre room that opens to the bonfire and barbecue area, and a kitchen with a dining space. Quick Facts: Parking is available beside the wooden gate, with space for up to 5 cars; access to the villa involves a 25–30 step descent. The villa has multiple indoor and outdoor staircases connecting different levels All bedrooms are equipped with air conditioning AC is also available in the entertainment room and pool room Two first-floor bedrooms share a large deck balcony with sit-outs; the third attic room does not have a balcony and connects to the suite via partition doors

Nainital (33 km) and Bhimtal (14 km) – Scenic lakes ideal for boating and lakeside views Naukuchiatal Lake (12 km) – Water activities like kayaking, zorbing, and zipline Bhimtal Paragliding (11 km) – Adventure activity with aerial valley views Eco Cave Park, Nainital (34 km) – Network of caves and landscaped gardens Nainital Ropeway (32 km) – Cable car rides with panoramic town and lake views Sattal (19 km) – Cluster of lakes ideal for boating, fishing, and camping Kainchi Dham (27 km) – Peaceful ashram in a forested setting Naina Devi Temple, Nainital (32 km) – Sacred temple with scenic surroundings Naina Peak, Nainital (40 km) – Paragliding and viewpoint with panoramic views Bhalu Gaad Waterfall (34 km) – Hidden waterfall en route to Mukteshwar Himalayan Botanical Garden, Nainital (38 km) – Diverse flora and scenic walking trails High Altitude Zoo, Nainital (32 km) – One of the highest zoos in Asia with Himalayan wildlife