Forget Hotels, These Homestays Will Make You Think Twice


BENGALURU: Sure, staying in hotels is fun and even cheap but they miss out on the charms. Indian hospitality is justifiably famous captured by the slogan, Atithi Devo Bhava, which means The Guest is God. Here is a list of beautiful homestays in India that are truly famous for their hospitable hosts, according to holidayiq.com.

Royal Villa, Srinagar:

Here one can experience the imperial life by choosing this homestay whose owners are the descendants of the last ruling maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh. Set against the jaw dropping background of Zabarwan range and overlooking the dal lake, this homestay is definitely the epitome of beauty. The estate is dotted with plum apples and cherry orchids with homemade jam, which is also famous among its guests.

Evergreen Estate Bungalow, Mundakayam, Kerala:

As we all know, kerala is called as The God’s Own Country and this homestay proves it by its people offering such a good hospitality to their customers. This estate is taken care by George and Anju Abrahams who have led their lives in traditional plantation style. George's family has farmed here for generations and he would love to show you around the Pullakaya River, the village rubber factory and Mundakayam's colonial-era planters' club.

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