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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...

Bir Terraces

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When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...
When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...
When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...

Fagunia, Uttarakhand

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Kushagra Nigam and Reena Rathore’s love story is your typical meet-cute. When he first caught a glimpse of Reena at a cafe, Kushagra knew he had to pursue her. And he did. They dated for a decade, got married and now run a homestay. What keeps them together is their love for each other, sure, but also their love for having friends and family over. “While people inherit land, property and wealth from their family, I’ve inherited this unique gift of hosting from my father and uncles,” says Niga...
This homestay in Jaipur celebrates art, architecture and a father’s love | Condé Nast Traveller India
Kushagra Nigam and Reena Rathore’s love story is your typical meet-cute. When he first caught a glimpse of Reena at a cafe, Kushagra knew he had to pursue her. And he did. They dated for a decade, got married and now run a homestay. What keeps them together is their love for each other, sure, but also their love for having friends and family over. “While people inherit land, property and wealth from their family, I’ve inherited this unique gift of hosting from my father and uncles,” says Niga...

Rajan House, Jaipur

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Hosts can make or break your homestay experience, and having hosts that love food is always a plus. Unlike larger hotels, homestays have more room to experiment with local ingredients, change menus seasonally and try their hand at new dishes. From yakhni koftas in Kashmir to pork mangsho in Nagaland, tap the link in bio to read about homestays across India that whip up meals to remember. 🔗 ✏️ Arundhati Ail (@arundhati.ail)
The quaint four-bedroom cottage–solely for exclusive bookings–sits in the serene setting of Raison, steeped in the pastoral charm of the surrounding fruit farm and a cluster of villages on the banks of the Beas River, about 27km from Manali. Its name is derived from Danish, Hygge being a word used to describe a mood of cosiness and comfortable conviviality: a would-be homestay cliché, except there’s a genuine sense of goodness that greets you at the door, which persistently follows you around...
The quaint four-bedroom cottage–solely for exclusive bookings–sits in the serene setting of Raison, steeped in the pastoral charm of the surrounding fruit farm and a cluster of villages on the banks of the Beas River, about 27km from Manali. Its name is derived from Danish, Hygge being a word used to describe a mood of cosiness and comfortable conviviality: a would-be homestay cliché, except there’s a genuine sense of goodness that greets you at the door, which persistently follows you around...

Hygge House, Manali

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“Our home has always had its doors open to guests. From relatives and third cousins, to friends of friends, anybody heading to Ooty would always spend a day at home,” says Tazeen Jan Mohammed, sixth-generation resident of The Kelso House. “My grandfather loved hosting people, and we would always have daawats at home growing up.” In 2022, Mohammed’s parents Jan Mohammed Sait and Numaira Jan Mohammed Sait officially turned their home into a homestay, opening up the 200-year-old house for bookin...
If you’re craving a rainy weekend road trip from Bengaluru, it’s a great time to check that off your list. These homestays just a drive away from Bengaluru offer opportunities for birdwatching, fishing, long beach walks and cosy bonfires. Swipe right for five homestays that are perfect weekend getaways from Bengaluru. ➡️ ✏️ : Arundhati Ail
“Our home has always had its doors open to guests. From relatives and third cousins, to friends of friends, anybody heading to Ooty would always spend a day at home,” says Tazeen Jan Mohammed, sixth-generation resident of The Kelso House. “My grandfather loved hosting people, and we would always have daawats at home growing up.” In 2022, Mohammed’s parents Jan Mohammed Sait and Numaira Jan Mohammed Sait officially turned their home into a homestay, opening up the 200-year-old house for bookin...

Kelso House, Ooty

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When Jaipur-based artist Shan Bhatnagar, a passionate Krishna devotee, married Devyani Bhatnagar, a chef with a love for regional Indian cooking, what ensued was more than just companionship. The two also learned how to marry their deepest passions—art, culinary experiments and a love for the divine. The culmination of this marriage is Laalee, the couple’s peaceful homestay in Jaipur. ‘Laalee’ was how Radha is believed to have addressed Krishna. The word translates to ‘scarlet’, the colour of...
When Jaipur-based artist Shan Bhatnagar, a passionate Krishna devotee, married Devyani Bhatnagar, a chef with a love for regional Indian cooking, what ensued was more than just companionship. The two also learned how to marry their deepest passions—art, culinary experiments and a love for the divine. The culmination of this marriage is Laalee, the couple’s peaceful homestay in Jaipur. ‘Laalee’ was how Radha is believed to have addressed Krishna. The word translates to ‘scarlet’, the colour of...
When Jaipur-based artist Shan Bhatnagar, a passionate Krishna devotee, married Devyani Bhatnagar, a chef with a love for regional Indian cooking, what ensued was more than just companionship. The two also learned how to marry their deepest passions—art, culinary experiments and a love for the divine. The culmination of this marriage is Laalee, the couple’s peaceful homestay in Jaipur. ‘Laalee’ was how Radha is believed to have addressed Krishna. The word translates to ‘scarlet’, the colour of...

Laalee, Jaipur

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This 260-year-old homestay in Kerala offers a glimpse into Nazrani culture | Condé Nast Traveller India
This 260-year-old homestay in Kerala offers a glimpse into Nazrani culture | Condé Nast Traveller India
This 260-year-old homestay in Kerala offers a glimpse into Nazrani culture | Condé Nast Traveller India

Nazrani Tharavadu, Kerala

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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Deep in the oak and pine forests of the Virkhan village in Uttarakhand, a sloping green roof pops out amidst the trees. Concealed within the foliage is Bir Terraces—not situated in Bir, as you might assume, but about 50-km from Nainital. This family-home-turned-homestay offers an escape, not just from city life, but also from the more popular hill stations of Nainital and Mukteshwar. Here, your only views are the glorious towering trees and the Kumaon Himalaya beyond. Swipe right to see more...
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Hosts can make or break your homestay experience, and having hosts that love food is always a plus. Unlike larger hotels, homestays have more room to experiment with local ingredients, change menus seasonally and try their hand at new dishes. From yakhni koftas in Kashmir to pork mangsho in Nagaland, tap the link in bio to read about homestays across India that whip up meals to remember. 🔗 ✏️ Arundhati Ail (@arundhati.ail)
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When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...
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When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...
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When host Anil Cherukupalli and his wife Aditi Pokhriyal built their own home, Fagunia, in the hills, they found themselves spending almost every weekend there and began hosting guests in 2018, before they made the decision to move. When the pandemic hit in 2020, they ended up living and working out of Fagunia for eight months and loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a life they could gatekeep. They had to give people a taste. Read more about this homestay in the hills at the link in bio. ...
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Kushagra Nigam and Reena Rathore’s love story is your typical meet-cute. When he first caught a glimpse of Reena at a cafe, Kushagra knew he had to pursue her. And he did. They dated for a decade, got married and now run a homestay. What keeps them together is their love for each other, sure, but also their love for having friends and family over. “While people inherit land, property and wealth from their family, I’ve inherited this unique gift of hosting from my father and uncles,” says Niga...
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This homestay in Jaipur celebrates art, architecture and a father’s love
This homestay in Jaipur celebrates art, architecture and a father’s love | Condé Nast Traveller India
a living room with a couch, coffee table and potted plants
This homestay in Jaipur celebrates art, architecture and a father’s love
This homestay in Jaipur celebrates art, architecture and a father’s love | Condé Nast Traveller India
a bed room with a neatly made bed next to a small table and window sill
Kushagra Nigam and Reena Rathore’s love story is your typical meet-cute. When he first caught a glimpse of Reena at a cafe, Kushagra knew he had to pursue her. And he did. They dated for a decade, got married and now run a homestay. What keeps them together is their love for each other, sure, but also their love for having friends and family over. “While people inherit land, property and wealth from their family, I’ve inherited this unique gift of hosting from my father and uncles,” says Niga...
a bed room with a neatly made bed next to a small table and window sill
Kushagra Nigam and Reena Rathore’s love story is your typical meet-cute. When he first caught a glimpse of Reena at a cafe, Kushagra knew he had to pursue her. And he did. They dated for a decade, got married and now run a homestay. What keeps them together is their love for each other, sure, but also their love for having friends and family over. “While people inherit land, property and wealth from their family, I’ve inherited this unique gift of hosting from my father and uncles,” says Niga...