Saur village is located in the Garhwal region, Tehri district, and Chamba block of Uttarakhand. Saur is approximately 10 km. down a road that connects to the Rishikesh-Chamba – Mussoorie State Highway. The village is within terraced fields with sparkling streams a short walk away. It is a serene village nestled in beautiful Himalayan landscapes.

The DueNorth Saur Cottages are newly restored 1930’s ‘pahari’ houses. In accordance with the indigenous building practices the restoration used locally available stone and pinewood as well as mud plaster and traditional construction techniques.
Prior to DueNorth’s initiative Saur village suffered from neglect and the local heritage was disappearing.

The climate in Tehri District is comfortable year round. The days are bright and sunny and the nights are cooler. In summer the temperature ranges from 15 degrees Celsius in the night to 25 degrees Celsius in during the day. The winter temperature ranges from 2 to 15 degrees from night to day.
Saur Cottages are designed with a room heater, electric kettle and hot water bottles to keep you warm and cozy.

The villagers of Saur are pleased to assist visitors in outdoor activities like trekking, nature walks, bird watching, architectural and heritage walks, farming, and photography. Within the village you can watch handicrafts practiced and learn about local foodways through cooking classes. As a part of DueNorth’s economic development plan locals receive training in hospitality, tourism and outdoor adventure activities.

At Saur you will be treated to sumptuous meals (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) prepared and served by trained local staff in the private dining room of each family suite. Local staff has undergone training in modern cuisine and service. This is an opportunity to sample local food from the terraced fields guaranteed to entice your taste buds and make your stay comfortable.

The villagers of Saur are integral to the success of DueNorth and have been a part of the project from its’ inception in 2010. Thirty-five villagers are actively benefiting from the venture through livelihoods created. Indirect benefits to the community include a concerted effort to protect traditional knowledge, conserve the environment and empower the people of Saur to continue and expand this work.