1. Kanarkha Homestay – Padampuri

Unwind at this traditional mud-and-stone house built in typical kumaoni style and stay in harmony with nature cut off from the modern world chaos. Kanarkha is a small village in Kumaon hills where people are mostly engaged in farming. It’s just 2hrs drive from Kathgodam. Being a fruit belt their orchards are full of peach, plum, apricot and pears. Detox your mind and body with pure air and garden fresh organic fruits and vegetables. Kanarkha offers some really good short treks in the Oak forest where you might sight Sambhar, Mountain Goat, Barking Deer, and if you are lucky you might sight a Leopard also. It is perfect for birding as well.

2. Khuri Homestay – Jaisalmer

Experience rustic dwellings in the mud huts at the Desert village of Khuri just 50kms from Jaisalmer. Stay here with a local family and get hands on feel of rural Rajasthan. Taste the true Rajasthani flavors and you are most welcome to join the lady of the house in cooking and learning some traditional recipes as well. All the cooking is done on mud oven. Other than spending leisurely days at the courtyard of this beautiful traditional home you can go on Camel safari for witnessing gorgeous sunset and explore untouched sand dunes of Khuri. The host may also organize a night under the stars at the desert if you like some adventure.

3. Mawlynnong Homestay – Meghalaya

This traditional bamboo hut in Mawlynnong is just 3 hrs drive away from Shillong. Stay here and get an insight into the fascinating life of khasi people. You will be treated with delicious local food. Village Mawlynnong is awarded the title of ‘Cleanest Village in Asia’. With its neat lane and perfectly manicured gardens it looks like a little heaven. You can go on nature walks, visit amazing living root bridge and waterfall and experience the magic of setting sun by the plains of Bangladesh.

4. Someshwar Heritage Homestay – Uttarkashi

Experience absolute solitude and tranquility while staying in this traditional Garhwali Himalayan house in Raithal. There is no TV and no mobile connectivity, so you are completely in touch with yourself. Start your days with inspiring yoga mornings. Go on leisurely village walks that unravels traditional Garhwali architecture, local way of life, flourishing local vegetation and relics of history. Enjoy healthy local meals. Live ideal mountain life for a few days and come back refreshed.