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Missed the chance to see Coldplay live? These five winter home stays are perfect alternatives. Explore home stays in Manali, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh that offer beautiful scenery and great experiences. Spend your money wisely on a getaway that makes this winter unforgettable.

Founded by dancer Sankalp Sharma, Vinyasa Earth is a sustainable homestay in Jaipur’s Maheshwas Khurd Village. Built without cement, using only bamboo, mud, and lime, it offers artist residencies. With a focus on creativity, the homestay blends eco-conscious living, traditional Rajasthani meals, and artistic expression in a peaceful environment.

Here’s a curated travel list of adventurous activities across India, from skiing in Kashmir to spelunking expedition in Meghalaya.

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 green oasis, promoting cruelty-free silk production and eco-friendly practices.

Amit and Shipra built Lansdowne Trip Travel Cafe in the cantonment area of Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, turning it into both a charming café and a small business centre for locals to showcase their handiwork.

Located near Lohagad and Visapur forts, Chavni resort in Pune, Maharashtra, was created by Snehal Karlekar, Tushar Shetye, Uday Jagtap, and Ajit Ingawle. It celebrates Maharashtra's cultural legacy with Maratha-style accommodations and eco-conscious practices.

Raghav and Ansh Kumar, architects from Delhi, created Tiny Farm Fort, a homestay in Rishikesh. Made using cob, this sustainable retreat aims to reconnect people with nature and traditional building techniques.

Working for over 20 years in the development sector, Madhu Chougaonkar saw the long-term benefits of a sustainable life. Her daughter supported this idea and together they run the Adiem Kaanan Farmstay in Nashik.

Riding from Mangaluru to Bengaluru every college semester made Tejas GR realise his love for bikes. A full-time IT professional, he shares how he and his wife manage their work and travel vlog.

Rahul Bhushan started NORTH Collective in Shimla to preserve and highlight the traditional Kath Kuni architecture of Himachal.