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Abbot Mount is situated at
an altitude of about 7,000 ft above
sea level in the eastern part of the
Kumaon Hills near the town of Lohaghat
in Champawat District (Uttaranchal,
India).
"Snow View" is one of the thirteen
cottages built by J.H. Abbott the
founder of this small hill station.
On a clear day from September to May,
on can see an unobstructed view of
the higher Himalayas, from the Gangotri
massive on the left to the Dhaulagiri
range on the right. A panoramic view
of 600 kilometers of snow covered
Himalayas with Nanda Devi and Panchachuli
at the centre.
"Snow View" is the ideal place for a holiday without
any distractions, especially for those
who want to paint and read and write
- far from the crowds and distractions
of the 'rat race'. Its a perfect retreat
for families from the long hot summers
of the plains. its the type of place
where one could comfortably reside
for a week or a couple of months at
a stretch. Though we believe once
exposed to its charms you prefer the
later.
Abbott Mount has changed
little since its inception. There
are only thirteen secluded cottages
spread over this private hill. "Snow
view" cottage was built by J. H. Abbott
for his son and daughter in law. There
is a picturesque church set amidst
the forest and and a ancient cricket
pitch with an unsurpassed view of
the mountains.
Facilities
Accommodation :
The house is perfect for one or a large family. It is
fully furnished and can sleep upto
eight.
The house has a large living and dining
area with two bedrooms that share
one bathroom. There is a separate
Utility wing adjacent to the main
house that has the kitchen, servants
quarters and garage.
The living and dining areas have large picture windows
that looks out at the mountains and
onto the lawn.
Excursions / Sightseeing / Activities
There are lovely walks and day treks in and around Abbott
Mount. It is a bird watchers paradise
with a huge variety of Himalayan birds
in the trees around the house.
In the summer the garden is alive
with the gossamer hues of large variety
of butterflies.
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