Time Slows Down In This Little Heaven in Himachal: Gone Fishing Cottages, Tirthan Valley

Tripoto
2nd Jun 2025
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Enveloped by mountains and forest trails, the place feels like heaven the moment you set your foot inside it.

Didi (One of the caretakers at Gone Fishing Cottages) holding Hydrangeas and posing awkwardly and cutely.

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The lush foliage, proximity to river stream, and seven beautiful dogs are some added perks. With three cottages named after flowers, the interiors of the rooms and cafés can be defined as maximalism done tastefully. From cooking to poetry to fiction to travel guides - there is a vast collection of books in both the cafe and the cottages. The owners and hosts: Dimpy and Uppi are the warmest and coolest people one could meet. Their hospitality and energy reflect in how peaceful you feel when you are at Gone Fishing. Also the breakfast buffets and local pickles are to die for! Hailing from Chandigarh, both these people are talented and compassionate. Uppi is an agriculturalist and Dimpy has several master degrees with her key profession being teaching soft skills to students travelling overseas. The place is greeted with several artists, authors who gift their art to add to the beauty and soul of this place.

Romeo - my company during the daily riverside visits. This was my favourite rock.

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Starry nights at GFC.

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Labelled plants and me emotions on this trip!

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Himachali thali including Siddu on a rainy day.

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Me and my riverside reading against the world

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The last cup of tea at GFC before I left.

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Guest's birthday celebration with cake baked by the owner. She makes fantastic desserts!

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My core memory. I dozed off on my first morning here as it was too early to check into the room and I was too tired from my road trip.

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My rose cottage stay <3

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Can’t wait to come back to this place and watch the snow fall through the floral curtains of the cottage windows 🌸