Himalayan Baithak is a two-night, three-day music and travel gathering held in a riverside valley in Uttarakhand. Organised by Amarrass Records and Sadhana Travel, the experience brings together live music, local food traditions, and nature-based activities within an intimate format.
The programme centres on Qawwali and Kumaoni folk music performances presented in the style of a traditional baithak, where artists and audiences share the same space in an informal setting. The line-up includes performances by Rehmat-e-Nusrat and Himali Mou, alongside sessions with local musicians.
Hosted at Soulitude by the Riverside, the gathering combines music with curated experiences such as farm-to-table meals, Kumaoni cooking sessions, hikes, and music workshops. Activities unfold across the surrounding landscape, including riverside spaces and nearby trails.
Structured as a small-format, immersive gathering, Himalayan Baithak focuses on slow travel and close engagement with music, landscape, and local cultural practices.
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How to Reach Bhimtal
1. By Air: The nearest Airport to Bhimtal is Pant Nagar Airport situated 58kms from Bhimtal and it is well onnected by motorable roads. Taxis to Bhimtal and Haldwani are easily available from Pant Nagar Airport. The distance from Pant Nagar Airport to Bhimtal can be easily covered within two hours of time.
2. By Rail: The Nearest Railway station to Bhimtal is Kathgodam situated 276kms from Delhi and 30kms from Bhimtal. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi to Kathgodam and vice-versa. Trains are frequent to Kathgodam as it is the gateway of Kumaon region. Buses and Taxis are available from Kathgodam and Haldwani to Bhimtal.
3. By Road: Bhimtal is well connected with motorable roads connecting major cities and towns of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Kathgodam and Nainital are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar, Delhi. Taxis to Bhimtal are easily available from major destinations of Kumaon region like Almora, Nainital, and Kathdodam.
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1. Light layers and a light jacket. October in Bhimtal is pleasant during the day but can get cool in the mornings and evenings.
2. Comfortable footwear such as sneakers or sturdy walking shoes, ideal for exploring lakeside paths and hilly terrain.
3. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allows bottles to be carried inside.
4. A tote bag or small backpack, along with cash and cards, for carrying essentials, books, souvenirs, and managing easy payments on the go.
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