It was about four degrees when I arrived at Amaya, a hotel located on the outskirts of Kasuali in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district. A two-minute walk through the stone-paved pathway brought us to our Chalet suite, which stands tall amidst 20 acres of terraced forests that face snow-capped mountains in the distance. The mountains were unfortunately covered by stubborn clouds that refused to move. Regardless, I was excited to immerse myself in the lap of nature, having arrived from the chaos of the city.
LOCAL MINIMALISM
Stepping inside our suite-which blended seamlessly with its surroundings-I immediately began to relax thanks to the clean, minimal interiors. The walls were constructed with brick and local stone but finished in lime plaster, giving it a natural effect. The rest of the suite featured marble, stone and wood to create a soft and organic living space. The bed and study area face the doors that open to the view of hills and trees. But then I realised something was missing there were no curtains! It was pointed out to me by the General Manager that this is intentionally done, and there's no need for curtains; the marble window panes and doors naturally allow and block light to protect your privacy. You won't even find a TV in your room because Amaya wants you to disconnect. An outside porch lets you lounge with a hot cuppa to gaze at the breathtaking view and submit yourself to nature.
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