Basoli Talli Village , Nainidanda Block , Pauri Garhwal District

Basoli Talli Village sits deep in the Dhumakot–Nainidanda belt of Pauri Garhwal. It’s one of those छोटे-से villages in which life acts slowly, forests live close, and the hills seem untouched by noise. If you’re a person who enjoys offbeat Uttarakhand tourism, this region is a hidden gem. The village is small, around twenty families, scattered across gentle slopes. Terraced fields wrap around the houses, and pine–oak forests rise just behind them. Even on a regular day, Basoli Talli feels calm enough to reset your mood.

When you enter Basoli Talli, the first thing you notice is silence. Not the empty kind of soft, living silence. Cool हवा moves through pine trees, birds call from the forest, cows graze in quiet patches, and sunlight filters through tall trees. Mornings come with mist and a little chill. By noon, the sun lights up the terraces and distant ridge lines. Evenings are the best; the sky turns orange, then blue, then quietly dark as the valley lights fade away. Nights here are full of stars.

Life right here is straightforward and level-headed. Villagers depend on small-scale farming, cattle, and seasonal work. Food is traditional Garhwali dal-bhaat, mandua roti, seasonal सब्ज़ी, hot chai on wood-fire stoves, and nearby grains. People speak softly, greet visitors with “राम-राम”, and genuinely care about guests. Conversations feel warm and human. Kids play on slopes, elders sit in the sun, and daily life follows natural rhythms instead of clocks.

Kotdwar Railway Station is around one hundred km away, more or less a three- to four-hour drive. Five-hour force depending on hill-road conditions.

Pauri, Satpuli, or the Dhumakot–Nainidanda route, depending on your entry point.

Kotdwar → Dugadda → Satpuli → Dhumakot/Nainidanda belt → village road to Basoli Talli.

The last mile is a narrow mountain road. It's best to drive slowly, especially during the monsoon.

Stay Options: Basic homestays or local village rooms in nearby hamlets.

Network: Patchy. Jio works best but still fluctuates.

Weather: Spring and post-monsoon are ideal. Winters are cold but beautiful.

Roads: Curvy, narrow, and scenic — try reaching before dark.

Carry: Torch, warm clothes, basic medicines, and some snacks. Local shops are limited.

Because it’s real. Raw. Honest. A place in which hills speak softly, wooded areas carry their own rhythm in the wind, and days seem unhurried. No tourist crowds, no artificial points of interest – simply fresh air, inexperienced slopes, friendly smiles, and non-violent silence. If your idea of travel includes slow mornings, quiet walks, and simple human connection, Basoli Talli Village in Pauri Garhwal will stay with you long after you leave.