homestays

One wanted to be a farmer; the other wanted to channel the potential of her ancestral orchard. Their ideas have culminated into Himalayan Orchard, a homestay in Rukhla village of Himachal Pradesh.

From jungle hideouts to misty mountain retreats, these treehouse stays let you trade Wi-Fi for birdsong and glass walls for green canopies — without giving up comfort.

From Ranthambore National Park to Panna Tiger Reserve, wildlife can’t exist in silos. Co-existence is crucial. And here are homestays that are ensuring travel does not come at the expense of the wild.

Prithviraj Singh Rana has opened his 500-year-old ancestral Garhwal home in Raithal village as a homestay, showcasing the earthquake-resistant Koti Banal architecture. Guests experience not just heritage design, but also local culture through farm-fresh meals, hands-on farming, and scenic Himalayan treks led by Prithviraj himself.

Here are five peaceful family getaways across India where kids can run free and parents can unwind. From farms to riverside picnics, these homestays offer comfort in nature.

What happens when a journalist and a rafting pioneer fall in love with a forest? They built Off The Grid — a homestay with no electricity, no fences, and no shortcuts. Nestled 60 km from Dandeli, this solar-powered retreat is a quiet rebellion against everything fast, noisy, and artificial.

Sustainable travel is redefining exploration with eco-friendly homestays championing local culture, nature, and green living. From Assam’s wildlife retreats to Tamil Nadu’s heritage mud palaces, these stays offer meaningful connections and a lighter footprint on the planet.

Airbnb hosts pour effort into creating memorable stays, but careless guests often leave spaces in disarray, as seen in a recent Goa case. How can we ensure these shared spaces remain welcoming for everyone?

Vinati and Pavan Sukhdev established O'Land Plantation Stays in Coonoor — a sustainable eco-tourism estate in the Nilgiris that offers lush biodiversity and enriching activities.

From Kerala’s backwaters to Darjeeling’s tea estates, here’s a curation of some of India's picture-perfect homestays to relish the monsoon.