15th December 2006

I was traveling alone and fell pretty ill while here. I was given amazing service though by the hotel and was taken care of like a family member would be. It’s rare to have people go so far out of their way for a stranger and I really appreciate it. The room and hotel were also pleasant and the one meal I had was good. I’ll be sure to stay here again, if I ever come back!

Ajay Kollon, California, USA
 

 
9th December 2006

We sincerely thank you for creating a home away from home for us on 9/12/06 here at Laitkynsew. The accommodation is very warm and cosy. The food is excellent.

Thank you very much again.

More importantly, you are an excellent person.

Prof. B.K. Raghuprasad, Deptt. of Civil Engg, IISC, Bangalore.
 

 
9th December 2006

You must be mad to develop the vision of developing this area by promoting tourism.

R.C. Sharma, DMRC, Jodhpur
 

 
4th December 2006

Thank you very much for your hospitality here. I really enjoyed my stay, even if it was only for a short time. Food was excellent (except that the cornflakes were a little stale, but I couldn’t complain). I really enjoyed the campfire as well.

I hope to return in the future to show my friend & truly how beautiful this place is…… I’m writing it down as possibly the most beautiful place in India!

Hanndh Price, Dublin, Ireland.
 

 
30th November 2006

Dear Denis and team,
We spent a beautiful holiday in this place, experienced great trekking routes, sat at romantic fireplace with a view over silent villages. The hospitality of the people was great and we hope to come back to see Cherrapunjee in Monsoon time.
Thank you! :-)

Guntis Osis, Latvia, Ieva Grinberga, Vienna, Austria
 

 
26th November 2006

It's a pity that I have no more time to stay longer, because your holiday resort is a really nice place to stay longer. I felt at home and the service was excellent. I hope to come again in the future.

May be the food can be a little bit better. I advise you to serve some pancakes (banana, apple cake....)on the breakfast menu and some western (Italian) spaghetti for lunch / dinner. Everybody was very friendly.

See you next time.

Vancampfort Wilfried, Wauwerken, BELGIUM
 

 
25th November 2006

Dear Denis and the wonderful team of this place,
During my first visit two years ago here, I got the best possible impression of the place and hospitality I received from you, your wife and your staff. For all those two years I was dreaming to go here again. Now I'm back and stayed longer, almost 8 days. I enjoyed every day, made fantastic adventures with you, learnt more about local culture, spent nice hours in talking with you and your wife. Thanks for the nicest part of my Asian Odyssey that ends just here. This's sure, I will be back after some time again. Wish you all the best.

Martin Kramolis, Prague, Czech Republic
 

 
25th November 2006

Dear Mr.Denis and Team,
Hi! It's true that this dream came true with small but sincere and continued effort. You have made things possible in this part of Earth.

We have enjoyed here thoroughly and my child 'Om' is longing to stay back with you all or else he wants to visit regularly.

The people, food and hospitality are excellent and I don' expect a 5 star facility in this rare piece of earth. I wish you all success in future and hope to visit next time during rains preferably.

Thanks.

Dr. G.Biswas & family, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
 

 
21st November 2006

MY wife and I have been extremely lucky to go from one fantastic place to another; CHR with Denis, wife & staff have made this place as close to paradise as you can get. Thank You, Denis & Mrs.Rayen. We have certainly enjoyed our stay.

All good wishes from

Audrey & Norrie Norman, Brighton, U.K.
 

 
7th November 2006

We have enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was looked after by both of you very minutely.

The arrangement made for the treks was excellent. If the guides are more conversant with Hindi & English it will add value to the treks. They should be able to explain about the trees, any myths about the place etc.

The food served here is good. Staff is friendly, polite & hospitable.

We will remember the stay for a long time. We wish you every success. Our group is visiting all seven states in this tour.

Now you can add to your experience that people from our country (Maharashtra) within the age group of 63 to 75 have successfully completed the two Living Root Bridge treks easily.

Yours
Mr.Shashidhar P.Bhave - 72 years YOUNG
Mobile 094210 – 16186
Mr.Gopal V. Lele – 75 years YOUNG
Mr.Madhukar N. Joshi – 70 years YOUNG
Phone (020) 2426 8141
Mr.Digambar H. Shool – 70 years YOUNG
Phone (020) 2422 2892
Mr.Parshram G. Bhave – 63 years YOUNG
Phone (020) 2546 4870

A Word from us
In the last six years of operation, this has been the first group of elders that we have encountered here in our work who were really young in their body and mind. Their indomitable spirit needs to be imbibed by the younger generation, the middle aged and the elderly. Theirs is an example for those who are bogged down by their self exaggerated physical infirmities and shackled in chains of their own making. These elders had retired from their jobs, but have not retired from their lives and were making the best of their age. It had been my privilege to personally take them on a new trail involving a climb down hill of about 2000 feet plus and up, and down and up two vales, covering a distance of 18 to 20 km. I was amazed at the lack of complaining despite one of them finding the climb a bit hard on him. They were not eager to take breaks, but were pushing ahead on and on. On reaching the top after a five and half hour trek, though they were exhausted, they were ready to start on their journey to Guwahati by vehicle (100 km that takes 3 hours) immediately after a cup of tea and light snacks. We will remember for our lifetime such great people. I am putting up this note because we have seen many young people (domestic tourists) who have complained bitterly even to do the moderate trek to the nearest Living Root Bridge. May these energetic elders remain an inspiration to many.

Denis P.Rayen