12 indian homestays  you should bookmark for

By Kahaani Studio 

2025

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.

Credit: Firerfly by the River

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.

Credit: Slowness in HImalayas

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.

Credit: Mudhouse Marayoor

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!

Credit: Ranthambore Bagh

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.

Credit: Fishtail Creek, Goa

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.

Credit: Mayal Yang

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.

Credit: Gangba

12. Gangba homestay, Leh

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