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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.

From Sikkim to Meghalaya and Uttarakhand, India is home to some of the most mysterious and fascinating natural wonders. We compiled a map of 40 such places that deserve a spot in your travel plans.

Swapping corner offices for canopies, these techies crafted stunning sustainable homestays.

Looking for a tradition homestay in Rajasthan? Ramesh Chandra Jangid's Apani Dhani Eco-Lodge runs on solar energy, grows organic food, harvests rain, and offers the most interesting craft classes.

The sustainable homestay in Panchgani has everything from solar heating to composting and is perfect for weekend getaways from Mumbai.

Nestled beside the Beas river in Manali, the ‘Raison D’etre’ homestay by Shalini and Nitin Beri offers guests an escape from city life.

In search for a more sustainable life, Aseem Varma and his wife Neetu left their flourishing careers to move to the hills. They started Brigadier's Cottage to share their organic life with others.

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.

IFS officer Vikas Nayak came across a barren land in the ravines of Firozabad district. Once a breeding ground for thieves and dacoits, he developed it into a green oasis with wood huts.

The couple transformed a 74-year-old labour quarters in their Wayanad plantation into a sustainable homestay. Here's how.