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If quarantine has made you travel-sick and watching 6-month old travel pictures aren’t enough to lift up your spirits any higher, take a look at these 8 homestays around Delhi and call up your gang to plan a post-lockdown vacation!
1. Rawla Rawatsar
This homestay is perfect for those couples looking for a romantic abode. The rooms are an elegant mix of traditional and modern influences with wooden furnishings and warm lighting.
Where | Bani Park, Jaipur
Time Taken By Road | 5 hours approx.
2. Apple Tree Cottage
Head to this place for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The cottage is nestled in the middle of an orchard and has a picturesque view. Don’t forget to try Panna Cottas there.
Where | Kotgarh, Shimla
Time Taken By Road | 10 hrs approx.
3. Mary Budden Estate
Located in a cosy corner of the Kumaon, in the magnificent middle Himalayan Mountains, this is a fully restored heritage home dating back to the 19th century. The view from this luxury homestay will bring tranquillity in your life.
Where | Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand
Time Taken By Road | 9 hours approx.
4. Sanjiv’s Aira Holme Retreat
Located far enough from the revelling crowds, this place is serene and homely. Surrounded by deodars, the cottage is enveloped by nature within the town.
Where | Shimla
Time Taken By Road | 10 hrs approx.
5. Wilderness Home
Located at one of the prime locations in the delightful village of Jibhi, this is a boutique property spread over more than two acres of land, crafted tastefully. Rent a bicycle or take a stroll through the woods of this picturesque place.
Where | Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
Time Taken By Road | 14 hrs approx.
6. Himalayan Homestay
A typical family homestay in the Himalayas, this wooden house will expose you to the local community, their culture and traditions. Or how about practising organic farming right inside your homestay?
Where | Sankri Uttarakhand
Time Taken By Road | 12 hrs approx.
7. Clifton Homestay
Located on the fairly wooded slopes of Ayarpatta hill, this place is away from the chaotic tourist rush. Originally constructed and owned by Jim Corbett’s family, the proximity of this place to the forest also translates to an occasional visit by a passing Leopard or a Barking Deer in winter.
Where | Nainital, Uttarakhand
Time Taken By Road | 11 hours approx.
8. Jilling Terraces
The rooms are inspired by the gorgeous Himalayan wild cherry tree which gives supremely magnificent views of the Himalayas. You can even go for 2 hour-long wild treks from Matiyal.
Where | Nainital, Uttarakhand
Time Taken By Road | 7 hours approx.
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