Poonch House

The source to that elixir, a natural water spring, is still alive in our estate and provides sustenance to our home.

Approximately 100 kilometres from Jammu city, on the old Jammu-Srinagar road (NH44), is a sleepy hamlet, Kud. The town is not quite unknown to regulars on the old route, as all buses would stop for passengers to buy the famous “Prem ka Patisa”. Kud has a population of a few thousand people, with farming being the chief means of livelihood. Our home is 3 kilometres from the market square, secluded on a hill removed from any cluster of buildings.

We have maintained the old structure of our home. It was built using stone carted all the way from Lahore, and local deodar wood rafters for the roof and all the fittings. It is a fine specimen of old architecture and the art of thoughtful construction. The property has a distinct old-world charm and has stayed with our family for four generations. We have many lawns around the house and marked trails in and around the property for you to enjoy your time in nature. You can enjoy a wide variety of flora and fauna in our especially vibrant ecosphere. We take joy in our own produce by growing our own vegetables and fruit. And you’re welcome to potter around in our gardens.

We enjoy distinct seasons here – with luscious spring (with fresh foliage and vibrant blooms), a warm summer (sun through the day and evening walks amongst the flowerhead), misty monsoon (with fogs that envelop, endless chai, and gupshup in bed), crisp autumn (with yellowing leaves and gathering of pine cones), and a very cold winter (with up to 5 inches of snow at our property).

This has been our home. And we are now throwing it open to visitors such as you. We are a heritage bungalow, and now a new organic farm retreat, and we welcome you to enjoy the quiet, beauty, solace, and a responsible way of life with us.

Our home is ideal for anyone who is looking for some quiet, and catch-up time with family, partners, friends, or oneself - the kind where you’re not in a rush, can sit back and enjoy the moment, read a book in any nook, enjoy laid back siestas in the hammock, watch the magnificent sunsets from our sundeck, scramble up some rocks, enjoy a sit-out around the fire…

We are self-sufficient with the water from the natural spring. We use grey water to irrigate our poplar and willow trees. The property has 2 little ponds that are home to some families of fish. The birds use the pond for their daily wash and song. We own 3 dogs and they are family. They live on the property and run freely, with a few areas being off-limits for them too, including your bedroom.

We have two bedrooms we offer to our guests. Both are available independently and as a set. Both rooms are a part of the main building structure. The rooms are set up with all the amenities that will keep you comfortable as at home. Both rooms open out to the patio, where you can enjoy your meals or a sit-out. The patio is a glass-walled lounge area, perfect for the mornings and evenings. A heater keeps the area warm in cold weather.

You will have access to our front lawn and five playing fields if you fancy a game of golf, some cricket or shoot some arrows. We also have a separate indoor games room, if you prefer board games or want to stay out of the rain, sun, or snow. In the evenings, you can huddle around a bonfire around the fire-pit in the lawn, enjoy warm beverages and platters of lip-smacking snacks.

We live in the house through the year and look forward to interacting with you. Our staff includes a housekeeper and cook, who will look after your everyday needs. Your booking includes a sumptuous breakfast. You can also order your meals with us, in case you plan to spend the day at the property. The meals are prepared with love, using locally sourced seasonal produce. We will try our best to accommodate any reasonable special request for a type of cuisine or diet. We also create picnic meals for you to carry on the go.