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About Vayu Kutir

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Vayu Kutir is a micro resort for digital detox, catering to groups of friends and families. It can comfortably accommodate upto 12 guests in three independent - two room, one bathroom - suites.  You can watch reels about the property on Instagram  and also see photos and videos on X.com You can  Message Us on WhatsApp Or preferably send us your requirements using the form at the bottom of the page. Vayu Kutir is also suited for couples / families / group of friends  Seeking a romantic getaway in total privacy with home cooked food On pilgrimage to visit the five nearby Shakti Peeths - Baglamukhi, Chamunda Devi, Brajeshwari Mata, Jawalamukhi and Chintpurni. Desirous of visiting destinations such as Kangra fort, Masroor rock cut temple, Pong Reservoir bird sanctuary, Heritage villages Garli & Pragpur Looking for a luxury weekend retreat with hikes and home cooked food. Desirous of working from home while enjoying tranquility, breathtaking views...

Location and Driving Instructions

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Vayu Kutir is located at Dehra Gopipur, in Kangra district off the Mubarkpur - Dharamshala highway. The cottage is on the south bank of river Beas close to the Dehra bridge which marks the start of the Pong reservoir. Coordinates You can locate Vayu Kutir on Google Maps using the following coordinates 31.871553, 76.219473 Dehra Gopipur The genesis of the name Dehra Gopipur is interesting  According to legend, after fleeing from Kalyavana (the Yavan or Greek) demon, Lord Krishha took shelter in some caves in the Gopipur foothills & killed the demon inside the caves. There is an ancient Pandav temple in Dehra that is believed to have been constructed at the time of Mahabharata.  The town started to referred to as Dera from mid 15th century onwards, when foreign invaders used it as a camp (dera) for expedition to frontier hill states.   The British sanctified the reference by officialy referring to the town as Dera. They made the adjoining...