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Situated in Kalimpong, West Bengal, Kabir Pradhan and Ahana Gurung's homestay is made of mud and bamboo. It's an ode to the couple's love for their hometown and commitment to sustainable living.

Kavita and Manoj Nair refurbished a rundown cottage in Anjuna, Goa, with plans to retire there. Today, Parijaat Goa Homestay is not just their home but also a welcoming destination for tourists.

Zinal Doshi’s travel startup, ‘The Flapper Life’, empowers women to embrace solo travel, fostering camaraderie and personal growth while challenging societal norms and promoting mental well-being.

Jyoti Cariappa Saikia restored a historic homestay in Puducherry. In it, an old iron safe remains untouched for over a hundred years, adding to the allure of its charming French-style architecture — making it a fascinating place to visit.

Traveling solo doesn’t need to be daunting; you can surround yourself with other women who are also travelling on their own! Within these travel groups, you can meet strangers, camp by rivers, interact with locals, or choose to relax by yourself.

Nestled beside the Beas River in Manali, the ‘Raison D’etre’ homestay by Shalini and Nitin Beri offers guests an escape from city life — featuring rooms with stunning mountain views, access to natural spring, and locally sourced food.

If you are planning a summer trip to the Western Ghats, here's a list of homestays to chose from.

After spending a decade abroad, Varun Gupta and Ite Kaul longed to go back home. Born in the hills of Nainital and Kashmir respectively, the duo decided to start Himalaica near Nainital - a nature retreat inspired by chalets of Switzerland.'

Delhi-based Aakash Maan co-founded ‘Volunteer Yatra’ to establish volunteer tourism and help small businesses flourish, preventing rural migration. Currently, he has an army of around 2,000 active volunteers helping put rural homestays on the tourism map.

Looking for the best homestays in Kanyakumari? Rajchandar Padmanaban and his wife, Naga Jeyalakshmi, built Muthunandhini Palace as a heritage home where sustainability meets Tamil Nadu's traditional architecture.