OUR STORY

Amidst the surge of hotel properties and resorts in Ranikhet, the focus on preserving and sharing the authentic Himalayan experience with travellers was not a priority for many. However, the owner, Sanjay Sareen, contemplated the idea of offering an experiential holiday to the discerning traveller. The ethos centred around responsible mountain tourism, and he found the perfect location, away from the commotion of urban life and closer to the serene tranquility of the majestic Himalayas.

The vision was to provide a one-of-a-kind resort hotel experience. At Queens Meadows, you can opt for a serene, nature-oriented, and healthy lifestyle. The resort covers 10 acres of land and comprises 15 residential units, providing an exclusive and private Kumaon village resort experience with panoramic views of the Himalayas. Sanjay Sareen’s personal involvement ensures a hospitality space where people come as guests but leave as friends.

BRAND NAME

The name of the resort, Queens Meadows, was chosen by its founders for it translates to Rani Khet — the location of the resort. The logo of the resort depicts a blooming Brahma Kamal —Uttarakhand’s state flower and is one of the most well-known flowers in the Himalayas. Legend has it that in the Ramayana, when the Sanjeevani herb revived Lakshman miraculously, the Gods showered flowers in celebration. These flowers landed in the Valley of Flowers and took root there, becoming known as Brahma Kamal, or God’s Own Lotus.

THE MAKING

Queens Meadows was envisioned by Sanjay Sareen as a destination that celebrated the authentic Kumaon experience and prioritised the fragile mountain ecosystem. As Sanjay always says, “Mountains are our legacy which we must conserve for our future generations”. To achieve this vision, he collaborated with prominent architects from Plural Design Consultants, Sandeep and Ashwani, who understood the importance of maintaining a delicate balance with nature. Surendra Singh Phartiyal, a civil engineer and Kumaon native, played a pivotal role in shaping the resort’s vision.

The resort’s architecture was carefully designed to complement the existing landscape without any land being cut or filled to accommodate the floor plans. This resulted in each cottage having a unique shape that set it apart from the others. Queens Meadows was constructed using reclaimed wood and stone instead of concrete, sourced from old British-era barracks that were transported to the property by local workers using mules and head loads. The use of hand tools for excavation and digging meant that there were no bulldozers or earthmovers on the property, resulting in a low carbon footprint and an excellent eco-design.

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