Vista Hostel, Nainital

Vista hostel is an experiment in nature. It is a great place for those who want to disconnect from the buzz and spend some time with themselves quietly. It is located one kilometer of walk on a small hilly trail from the roadhead and the staff helps with baggage. But I would advice travelling light. The rooms are very basic and some could do with some better ventilation and light. There are common toilet and bathrooms, which leave a lot to be desired. The staff is kind and willing to help. Food is nice and common dining area is a great place to mingle with other hostellers. We had gone there as three families, but felt it was a better choice for backpackers, than family travelers. Shantanu was a great host and helped us with arranging vehicle to drop off to Kathgodam. Bubu, the original owner of the land and man of the wild, took us on a wonderful trail to a hill top temple for a nice sunset and guided us back superbly even in the dead of the dark past sunset.

My stay at Vista Hostel was absolutely amazing! The view from the hostel was breathtaking, and the food was delicious. The facilities were fantastic, and the property itself was beautiful with great amenities. The staff were incredibly friendly and sweet, making me feel right at home. Plus, if you're a pet lover, you'll be thrilled to meet their three lovely dogs. Overall, Vista Hostel is definitely the best place to stay!

I personally like the place a lot. It has become a go to spot for me because it's on a mountain surrounded by forest and not much far away from Delhi. The scenic view is breathtaking and absolutely amazing. You feel the beauty of the place just after coming there as you have to do a small Trek between mountains to reach there. The hosts are quite welcoming, especially a lady named Apeksha Jain whom I met when I first went there. She was really hospitable and made us feel at home. The food there is really tasty, especially hung curd sandwich and orange juice. The place is quiet and rustic with a traditional mountain village vibe.Rooms: The rooms have a traditional village kind of vibe.Nearby activities: One can go to a small trek from the hostel and the view there is breathtaking.Food & drinks: The food is really tasty, especially hung curd sandwich and orange juice.