Family Room, Mountain View with Balcony
- 600 sq ft
- Upper floor
- Himalayan & valley view
- 1 double bed + 1 sofa-cum-bed
The one people write reviews about. Top floor, with a balcony that wraps around two sides. Sunrise on one side, sunset on the other.
A family home turned homestay, a few minutes from Mall Road. Five room types, every room with its own balcony or terrace, all looking out at the same thing: the Himalaya, changing colour all day.
Folded in
The Goel family opened Nature’s Fold in 2023, bringing eighteen years of hospitality with them: the service of a good hotel, in a house where the family is actually around. The reason people come back is the setting, a few minutes from Mall Road, with every room opening straight onto the Himalaya as it changes colour through the day. The family lives on the property, so there is always someone to plan your day over tea or point you to the right walk.
At a glance
Rooms & suites
Five room types, from a 250 sq ft double to a 650 sq ft family suite, every one with an attached bathroom and its own balcony or terrace. Tap any room to open it, see all of its photos, and read everything that comes with it.
The one people write reviews about. Top floor, with a balcony that wraps around two sides. Sunrise on one side, sunset on the other.
The largest space on the property, and the only one with a separate sitting room. Cedar-lined ceilings, its own private terrace with cane furniture below.
The largest of the doubles, with a king bed and its own terrace seating. Good for a couple who want room to spread out, or a small family with an extra mattress.
A double with a proper window seat, glass doors straight onto the balcony, and the mountains in front of you. No stairs to climb once you are on the property.
The most economical room, with the same balcony, attached bathroom and mountain view as the rest. Quiet, on the ground floor, and the easiest on the budget.
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The rooftop
A whole lawn on the roof, and the Himalaya laid out in front of you with nothing in between. It holds the morning sun, then the last light on the ridges in the evening. There is a swing, plenty of seating, a barbecue, and a bonfire on request if you book it ahead, board games for a cloudy afternoon, and a corner for the children while everyone else sits back with the view.
Dining
A menu sits in every room. Order any time from breakfast to dinner, vegetarian and non-vegetarian, South Indian, Chinese, tandoor and North Indian, and eat in your room, out on your balcony, or up on the terrace with the valley in front of you.
Finding us
Tell any driver Gandhi Chowk, also called Library Chowk or Library Bazaar. It is the spot everyone knows, and we are a few minutes’ walk from there.
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For solo and women travellers
Solo travellers and groups of women make up a real share of who stays here, and they tell us the same two things: it felt safe, and it was easy to reach. The property is a few minutes from Mall Road, so you are never far from people and lights at the end of a journey. The family lives on site, so someone is always reachable, with CCTV on the common areas, a caretaker through the day, and power backup that keeps the lights on when Mussoorie’s supply drops. Groups of only men are not accepted, which is a deliberate policy rather than an oversight.
“The room was clean and spacious with attached balcony. You can see the Mussoorie sunset from there. Mall road is walking distance, hardly 3 min from the room. I was there on a girls’ trip and I felt safe.”
Shraddha D., May 2024
“It’s very near to the Mall road and hence more comfortable staying there as a solo traveller. The host couple is very warm and affectionate and also very prompt in responding.”
Sarika B., solo traveller, May 2024
Around Mussoorie
Camel’s Back Road effectively starts at Library Bazaar, which means the best walk in Mussoorie begins at the bottom of our lane.
Guests
★★★★★
“The most special aspect was the family room. It’s massive with all possible amenities but most importantly an absolutely breathtaking view of the mountains. The food is good too and the caretaker is super helpful. 11/10.”
★★★★★
“This was the best stay of my entire trip. The room was clean and spacious with attached balcony. You can see the Mussoorie sunset from there. I was there on a girls’ trip and I felt safe.”
★★★★★
“Very smart, good quality interiors, even the linen and towels were perfectly fresh. It’s very near to the Mall road and hence more comfortable staying there as a solo traveller. The host couple is very warm and affectionate.”
★★★★★
“The owners were extremely supportive and kind. They went out of their way to help us, even warming milk for our child when needed. Truly felt like a home away from home. Must stay!”
★★★★★
“A hidden gem, just 2 to 3 minutes walking distance from Gandhi Chowk. The family room with mountain view is the best room. Special mention to Vijay ji and his family who always have a smiling face.”
★★★★★
“Check-in was very smooth, rooms and washrooms are clean. The owner and his family are available on phone right from booking time and will guide you for any information on local trips during the stay.”
★★★★★
“Value for money, beautiful rooms with attached balcony with mountain view, very polite staff and walking distance from Mall road, Library Chowk. Very nice.”
★★★★★
“Property is really good, very well maintained. The host is a really nice person. The view from the common balcony and the rooms is worth the price. Best to stay.”
★★★★★
“Stayed here for 2 nights and had a really good experience. The room was clean, spacious, and the balcony view was peaceful. The staff was polite and always ready to help.”
Plan your stay
There is no booking form to fill in. Send a WhatsApp with your dates and how many of you there are, and someone in the family will answer.
There is no car parking at the property. If you arrive on a two-wheeler, a scooter, bike or scooty, we can help you park nearby, so just ask.
There is a short uphill walk of roughly 50 metres from the road to the door, and no lift inside the building. It is part of why the views are what they are, and it does mean the property is not suitable for guests using a wheelchair. We would rather you knew this before you booked than after you arrived.
You can also book us on MakeMyTrip and Goibibo. Booking direct over WhatsApp is usually the quickest way to get an answer about a specific room.