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.

SaffronStays Ridgeview Manor is a 5-bedroom stone villa in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, offering wide views of Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Nandaghunti, Trishul and Hathi Parvat. Designed with natural stone walls, simple wooden interiors and custom-made furniture, the home features spacious verandahs and large common areas that open out to the mountains. Ideal for families and small groups, it combines open views with comfortable, practical living in a quiet hill setting. The villa is approached via a basic access path leading to the entrance, where the ground floor includes a bedroom, powder room, kitchen and a large living and dining hall, along with a second ensuite bedroom. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms with attached washrooms are spread across a floor that also features a spacious common lounge with leather seating and a pool table, opening out to a balcony with clear mountain views. Located about 90.5 km from Pantnagar Airport, 56.9 km from Kathgodam railway station and 41.3 km from Nainital, the home is accessible by road while offering a calm stay with easy shared living spaces. Layout: Ridgeview Manor is accessed via a short pathway leading to the entrance. The ground floor includes a bedroom, powder room, storeroom, kitchen, and a large living and dining hall, along with a second ensuite bedroom. Upstairs, three bedrooms with attached washrooms are complemented by a spacious lounge with leather seating and a pool table, opening out to a balcony with clear mountain views, ideal for group stays. Quick Facts: 4 cars can be parked on the property free of additional charges. We only sell this home with all 5 rooms, if you wish to book fewer rooms, please call us to check if it’s possible Bonfire charges are INR 1500 per hour. Driver and maid accommodation is available at INR 1200, with basic meals.

Things to Do Nearby: Visit Mukteshwar Temple (2.5kms) for serene hilltop views Explore Chauli Ki Jali (2.7kms) for scenic cliffs and short hikes Take a day visit to Nainital (50-52kms) for lakeside walks and cafés Discover local orchards and forest trails nearby Drive through winding hill roads with panoramic viewpoints