sustainable architecture in homestays

Ancient building styles like 'kath kuni' and 'dhajji dewari' draw from traditional knowledge. As cloudbursts and landslides ravaged Himachal, these wood, stone, and mud homes stood firm where many modern ones crumbled.

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat created by couple Champak Deka and Anna-Louise Meynell. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving oasis.