4 Nights 5 Days
3rd April 2026 - 7th April 2026
Some places don’t try to impress you.
They don’t ask for attention.
They simply exist-quietly, confidently, far from the world you know.
The Silent Trails, Jilling is one such place.
Set deep within the forests of Jilling, this 5-day, 4-night journey is shaped by slowness and stillness. There is no rush, no list of sights to conquer. Days unfold beneath oak and rhododendron canopies, along silent trails and open viewpoints, guided by the natural rhythm of the forest.
Reaching the retreat is a journey by design-by air, rail, mountain roads, and finally a gentle 40-minute walk that leaves the road behind. That last stretch on foot marks a quiet transition. In a world built for speed, arriving slowly feels like luxury.
Once a heritage estate, the forest remains largely untouched-sheltering just a few secluded rooms wrapped in silence. Here, time loosens its grip. We walk gently, rest deeply, share warm meals, and in early April, move through trails brushed with rhododendron bloom.
One place.
No rushing.
No ticking boxes.
This is not a holiday.
It is a return to stillness.
• Immersive oak and rhododendron forests surrounding the quiet hamlet of Jilling
• Signature guided rhododendron forest hike through serene Himalayan woodland trails
• Train journey from Delhi to Kathgodam, passing rivers, foothills, and changing Himalayan landscapes
• Elevated forest viewpoints offering expansive Himalayan views (weather permitting)
• Gentle woodland orientation walks ideal for slow, mindful exploration
• Easy village and birdwatching trails revealing authentic mountain life
• Outdoor forest picnics and brunches in scenic clearings and viewpoints
• Fireside evenings, warm meals, and quiet conversations under starry skies
• Comfortable forest stays surrounded by silence, birdsong, and Himalayan calm
Take a Red Eye flight from the city of your residence for New Delhi.
Transfer to New Delhi Railway Station. (By Car)
Take train 12040 Kathgodam Shatabdi at 0620 hrs.
Reach Kathgodam by 1155 hrs
Journey of 1.30 hrs (38 km)
Arrival at the forest resort by afternoon.
Welcome lunch served in a serene woodland setting.
In the evening, enjoy a gentle guided forest orientation walk through oak groves and native flora (1–1.5 km | 45–60 mins), with early rhododendron sightings.
Dinner at leisure followed by a quiet fireside evening.
Overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, set out on the signature guided hike through oak–rhododendron trails.
Hike: 5–6 km | 3.5–4 hours at a relaxed pace
Picnic or packed lunch at a scenic forest clearing or viewpoint.
Return to the resort by mid-afternoon for rest and relaxation.
Evening at leisure and dinner.
Overnight stay.
Post breakfast, enjoy a leisurely village and birdwatching walk offering insights into local mountain life (2–3 km | easy pace).
The rest of the day is free for unhurried forest time—reading, nature viewing, or simply relaxing at the resort.
Dinner at the resort.
Overnight stay.
Early morning start for a moderate ascent walk to a higher forest viewpoint with expansive Himalayan views (weather permitting).
Walk: 4–5 km | approx. 3 hours
Late breakfast or picnic-style brunch arranged outdoors.
Return to the resort for a relaxed afternoon.
Final evening marked by a special dinner experience.
Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the resort followed by check-out and departure.
Drive from Jilling to Kathgodam – 38kms | approx. 01.30 hr.
Drop at Kathgodam.
Board the train 15036 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express at 0840 hrs.
Reach (Old) Delhi Station at 1525 hrs.
Onwards flight to the city of your residence
Trip concludes with unhurried forest memories.
103, Mahadkar Chambers, Karve Road, Near Kothrud McDonalds, Kothrud, Pune 411038.