This Home away from Home is owned by Col. Dangwal. very energetic and helpful person. Always guide you where to go, what to eat and from where to shop.This is a place where you can customize your food requirements, tell them what to eat. Now about the place - highly recommended for young people as this is on Zoo road... More

Wonderful view, passable food (from Western perspective), good service and delightful company with the retired colonel. I would recommend to any budget-conscious (or even otherwse) visitor to Nainital; the view could not have been better, I doubt any other location save the zoo above it has a comparable view of the lake and opposite hillside. Better food within walking distance,... More

Home away from home is a peacefull, clean & economic place to stay, and about col. dangwal he is really a very genuine personality, very helpful. if you want to visit nainital please stay in home away from home, you will feel like home.....

I was searching for a good place for our tour to Nainital, then I came across Home Away From Home. So we called the Colonel and he gave us whole details. He charged us only 2400 fro 9 people and gave us 4 rooms. Home away from home is below the Nainital Zoo. So if you are old remember you... More

This was the best part of my trip to Nainital. The property belongs to a Retd. Colonel and is located at one of the highest points of Nainital town. The owner stays there himself and has sublet a pert of his house for tourists. He is not one of those money-minded owners, instead he will go out of his way... More

We stayed at Home away from Home during last winters. It was a fabulous experience indeed. Col Dangwal and his endearing ways remain the USP. His encyclopaedic knowledge about the area was very beneficial (and it is on the house !!). Colonel was always available to explain / clarify all the doubts. We had opted for the two-room with kitchen... More

I went to Nainital on 29th Feb 2012 with my wife. We enjoyed a lot over there.Room is very spacious and clean. Col. KK Dangwal is very nice and helpful person.HAFH is located 40-50 meters above the zoo road near surya hotel.It will be difficult for old persons to climb up to that place but a very good exercise for... More

I went with my family and I like the Place and my kids enjoyed there allot.Room is very specious and Col Kiran is very happning person.It's really HOME away from HOME.My wife used his kitchen and we are having home made food. Col also guide us where to go and we plan according to that and our 4 days trip... More

HAFH is located at one of the best spots in Nainital and offers a superb view of the city and the lake. It does take a steep climb of about 30-40 meters to reach it and can be tough for the elderly. But if you're ready for the workout, you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking view, cheap acco and the... More