5. Marari Homestay – Allepey
It’s a beautiful home showcasing features of traditional Kerala architecture providing all modern amenities at the same time. It is just 16kms from Allepey. Located in a peaceful beach village Marari, you can have relaxed mornings and evenings by the beach; it is hardly 200mts from the beach. It’s a paradise for nature lovers too with its unique Malabar Coast ecosystem. Dance performances in local temple, visit to the community church, chatting with locals over a cup of freshly brewed coffee, or just relaxing by the beach with your favorite book – it’s a perfect place to unwind.
6. Langza Homestay – Spiti
Tucked away in a remote village in high Himalayas, this homestays is perfect to give you an essence of local Spiti life. Other than exploring the vast out-of-the-world landscapes, you can take part in daily activities of the villagers like farming, learning to cook local dishes and spending time with your host to understand how life thrives in such harsh conditions. The homestay entirely runs on solar power. You will be amazed to see how happy and self-sufficient people are. This is the place where you may find million years old fossils. You may also spot many endangered species like Snow Leopards, Himalayan Griffon, Tibetian Wolf and Ibex. The nights here are blanketed with a million stars; something that cannot be enjoyed in the city–it is a sight not to be missed. It is 16kms from Kaza, the commercial hub of Spiti valley.
7. Lachen Homestay – Sikkim
Driving through the picturesque lanscapes of Sikkim, you will reach this homestay located in village Lachen in North Sikkim in 5-6 hrs from Gangtok. Lachen is a scenic mountain village and is home to Lachenpas, a unique Sikkimese Bhutia community. This traditional homestay provides you a unique experience of the local culture, traditional lifestyle and local cuisine.
8. Turtuk Homestay – Ladakh
You will be welcomed to the remote village of Turtuk by extremely friendly people who host this lovely homestay. Turtuk is one of the northernmost village of India prior to Pakistan located in the Leh District. It lies along the shores of Shyok River, flanked by Nubra valley on one side and Baltistan on the other, The journey to reach here is challenging, but once you are here you will find yourself in a different world all together. It is an amalgamation of all the cultures that have lived here. It clearly reflects in Turtuk’s Mosque where you can see the delicate combination of Swastikas, Buddhist patterns and Iranian designs. Spend a few days here and experience its unique culture, location and legendary Balti hospitality. You are sure to come back as an improved version of yourself.
