By Kahaani Studio
KAHAANI STUDIO EDITORS HOPPED EXTENSIVELY ACROSS INDIA, CURATING this list of 12 homestays that should be on your 2025 travel list.
Our editorial visits are not sponsored/paid for & are usually kept anonymous to keep our selection bias-free. Write to us at Editorial@KahaaniStudio.com if you've a recommendation, review request.
Set in Karnataka's Dombe Village, this sustainably-built & pet-friendly homestay is a treat. It's right by the sea, perfect for a soiltary getaway.
1. Praana Experience, Karnataka
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2. Firefly by the River, coorg
This idyllic homestay sits by one of River Kaveri’s tributaries. It’s run by a friendly, insightful couple. Angling, birdwatching, trekking—there’s a lot to do here.
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3. Slowness in Himalayas, Basgaon
It adheres to what its name conveys! Set in a village near Nainital, Slowness is as much a journey unto oneself as it is to the Himalayas.
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4. the mudhouse, marayoor
Close to Munnar, Mudhouse has a very Cotswold-like charm to it. Or better, the way our nani-houses were! One of our absolute favourites, it is close to the charming Munnar.
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5. Rose gardens, Munnar
Homegrown coffee, farm-fresh food, spice-fields all around, Rose Gardens is another delightful homestay in Kerala's Munnar.
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6. H2O House, Chamba
Get a taste of the classic village life in the hills at this 100+ years old homestay in Chamba's warm seclusion. As offbeat as it gets.
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7. Sage Cottage, Jungalia Gaon
As Enid Blyton-esque as it can get! Bonfires, reading nooks, fireplaces, short hikes in the pine forests around, this is a great pick for anyone looking for a do-nothing vacation.
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8. SHANGRAFF, Srinagar
An AirBnB cum homestay, this beautiful place is just 20 minutes away from the Dal Lake. Our editors loved the alluring fruit orchards around the house.
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9. The Ranthambore Bagh, Ranthambore
A lush oasis in the otherwise arid landscape of Ranthambore National Park, this place is a great example of the owners' unending hard work. That is a story best narrated by them, do listen!
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Get a taste of the classic cottage life at this riverside homestay in Moira village. The hosts here are famous for their hospitality, making it a true-blue Goan experience.
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10. Fishtail creek, Goa
Dzongu village in Sikkim is a place that's stayed in the heart of our editors, year after year. Warm hosts, fresh food, Rongyung Chu river flowing near the home, picnics and trails aplenty, that's Mayal Lyang.
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11. Mayal Lyang, Sikkim
It would be pretty apt to say that our Editor in Chief fell in love with Ladakh & its people during her stay here. A no-frills stay, Gangba promises fresh, organic food, great hosts, stunning settings & a home that's always welcoming.
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12. Gangba homestay, Leh