Welcome to India, "the land of Unity in Diversity" and experience the authentic taste of India by staying in a "Home stay" oftenly called as a home away from home.
A home stay opportunity is a concept that is popular globally and gradually India is also catching up with this trend. To explore and experience the highlights of real India, homestays are the ideal options. Most of the fascinating India states provides the facility of homestays to their visitors. These homestays gives the visitors a chance to gain the firsthand experience of the region, culture, traditions, and the hospitality of various families throughout India. Home stays are a fantastic opportunity to traverse through the amalgam of the lakes, lagoons, paddy fields, rustic country sides and many more which would be a true feast to your eyes.
Homestays are unlike the hotels. In homestay, one gets to interact with the host family as one is staying in their house. And it also enables the traveler to enjoy the wonderful home ambiance and home cooked food. It is far more economical and exciting than staying in hotels.
Some of the major homestay destinations in India are : Hermitage Guest House at Belgaum and Our native village Resort at Hessaragahtta, Karnataka, Gramam Homestay at Cochin and Kerala Village Homestay at Ernakulaum, The Bungalow, at Vypeen, Kannankeril Homestay at Cochin, Kerala, Elephant Valley Hotel at Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.
Hermitage Guest House at Nersa village, Belgaum, Karnataka -:
Situated in the lush green canopy of Western ghats, Hermitage guest house is only 15 km from the Belgaum city. This guest has three unusual type of accommodation namely Machan, a stilt home above the ground, Kadaba, a typical village home and Gota, a rural cottage. These are well-equipped with open air bathrooms which have the facilities of cold running water on tap and hot water available in "Bhum". Hermitage Guest House's serves both traditional Parsee and Anglo Indian cuisines and non-vegetarian delicacies. This homestay provides its guests the facility of yoga classes, white water rafting, hiking, trekking, bird watching and photography.
Our Native Village Resort at Kodikhali village, Hessaragahtta, Karnataka -:
Built in the Kodikhalli village of the Hessarghatta district in Karnataka, "Our Native village" is 48 km away from the Bangalore Railway station. 253 series buses regularly ply from the Bangalore bus stand to Hessaragahtta. It is an eco friendly resort, entirely made up of sun-baked mud bricks, tiled roofs and local materials to create the look of a typical village home. It offers its guests the facility of spa and ayurvedic treatment, meditation and nature walks.
Gramam Homestay at kumbalangi village, Cochin, Kerala -:
Gramam Homestay is situated in Kumbalangi village of Cochin in Kerala. The Gramam homestay is a Keralan style of home which has all modern amenities. Gramam homestay is connected to Cochin by bus service. Cochin International Airport is only 45 km from this place.It has bottom level of accommodation for its guests. So that guests can enjoy a complete home environment. It offers home cooked delicious local keralan cuisines. It provides the facilities like Ayurvedic treatments, Internet and assistance in shopping of antiques and spices.
Kerala Village Homestay at Kongorpilly, Ernakulaum, Kerala -:
Situated near the popular Cherai beach and Varapuzha Rivers, the beautiful eco-friendly 'Kerala Village Homestay' is just 20 minutes drive away from Cochin International Airport. It is placed amidst long stretches of paddy fields and large plantations of coconut trees. This place is ideal for meditative relaxation with a genuine Kerala hospitality. The "Kerala Village Homestay" provides its guests the of facility of nature walks, tasty Kerala cuisine, swimming and boat rides at the beach and river.
The Bungalow, at Vypeen Village, Cochin, Kerala -:
This beautiful three storied heritage home is located on the Vypeen side of the Harbor mouth of Port of Cochin. Vypeen is connected to Eranakulum town via ferries and Goshree bridge, 4km away.The Bungalow has a long unsung and interesting history, architecture and culture. This heritage building of Vypeen is built in 1930. The blend of Portuguese, Dutch and Kerala architectures of the house is worth watching. Its proximity to Fort Kochi and Fort Vypeen make its ideal place to stay and explore the nearby tourist attractive spots.
Kannankeril Homestay at Kumbalgany Village, Cochin, Kerala - :
Kannankeril Homestay is one of the farm houses of kumbalangy, which is an island-village on the out- skirts of Cochin city. Kumbalangy is surrounded by backwaters. It is joined to Ernakulum by buses, which has the nearest railway station. Cochin has the International airport, 45 km away. An array of mangroves separate land from water providing a breeding ground for prawns, crabs, oysters and small fishes. Kannankeril homestay provides its guests the opportunity to witness the cultural programmes and to experience the Ayurvedic and massage treatments and house boat rides.