Imagine if you have a place to yourself for a few days that has mountain view; offers you absolute peace and no disturbance what-so-ever ; provides you uninterrupted internet connection and comfortable seating spaces; serves simple and healthy home-cooked food and regular supply of tea/ coffee and snacks as per your instructions. Where you can start your day with yoga or meditation in absolute peace; go on small walks to the forest nearby when you need short breaks in between work and explore some nearby destination on weekends.
Does this sound too good to be true? We, at Homestays of India have handpicked a few homestays in Himachal and Uttarakhand that will offer you all the above and much more in attractive monthly rentals.
HIMACHAL
1. Naddi Homestay
Sip your morning tea while enjoying a spectacular view of snow capped Dhauladhar ranges at this lovely house located in Naddi, a beautiful village in the serene setting of Kangra Valley, Himachal. Savor simple home cooked healthy meals while you work through the week; and engage in activities like hiking on some local hidden trails, paragliding etc during the weekends. There are some meditation and yoga centers also nearby.
Monthly Tariff: 10,000 per person with self cooking option; 17,500 per person including all meals.
2. Bhandal Homestay
Reconnect with nature while working at this ultimately peaceful house that has an old world's charm. This charming homestay is located in the Bhandal valley of district Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The valley is characterized by quaint riverside villages, slate-roofed hay barns, exceptional scenery, great walks and inviting forests. The wood and stone house is a perfect example of outstanding Himalayan artistry - Wooden flooring, high ceiling, spacious airy rooms and long corridors. On weekends you can go on excursions to Chamba, Khajjiar and Dalhousie.
Monthly Tariff: 19,000 per person including all meals.
3. Kais Homestay
The only disturbance you will have is of chirping birds while you are work in the garden of this lovely homestay that lies in the middle of rice fields and Plum orchards in Village Kais near Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Start you day with yoga, eat healthy organic meals and snack on fresh Apricot, Plums, Peach and Apple. The homestay is located in Kais Wildlife Sanctuary that inhabits different types of Bears, Musk Deer, Himalayan Tahr and Monals among many other species. There are many heritage villages like Jana and Tandla nearby where you can go on a day hike. Or you can explore Kasol in Parvati Valley (45 km) and Gushaini in Tirthan Valley (59 km) during weekends.
Monthly Tariff : 15,000 per person with self cooking option; 20,000 per person including all meals.
4. Shuru Homestay
How would you like working with lovely views of the picturesque Solang Valley and the majestic Rohtang Pass? That’s what this beautiful cottage surrounded by apple orchards quietly tucked away in a small picturesque village Shuru offers. There is a large kitchen, an outdoor cafe, indoor dining space, in-room dining setup as well so you can choose to dine as per your mood. There is bonfire and barbecue area in the backyard for the cool after work evenings. All in all, a perfect place to work from.
Monthly Tariff: 24,000 per person with self cooking option; 36,000 Per Person including all meals.
5. Dalhousie
Get into your morning video call while sipping hot coffee in a garden with the views of the Pir Panjal range at this 80 year old house in Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in midst of thick canopy of trees with unmatched views of the snow covered Himalayan ranges and the deep valley. The Mall Road is just at 600 meter walk or 2 km drive away.
Monthly Tariff: 40,000 per person with self cooking option; 65,000 per person including all meals.
UTTARAKHAND
6. Bhimtal
Soak in the sun and spot parrots &humming birds as they fly pass you while you sit and work in the balcony. This beautiful home in Bhimtal sits on a hill giving you an unobstructed view of the beautiful Bhimtal Lake and surrounding mountains. During the night, experience silence under a million stars, and soak in the romantic well lit hills opposite the house and their reflections from the Lake. It is easily accessible yet tucked away in the midst of the mountain. Market, hospital, restaurants and other recreational activities such as boating, paragliding, trekking, and nature walks etc are just about a Km or two away. It's like a hub from where you can travel to exotic places such as Ranikhet, Binsar, Mukteshwar, Ramgarh, Almora during weekends.
Monthly Tariff: 45,000 for the entire place (2 bed rooms) with self cooking option.
7. Gangori
Experience the essence of Garhwali culture and traditions while working and living in harmony with the nature at this eco-friendly homestay located in Himalayan foothills in village Gangori, Uttarkashi. The house runs entirely on solar energy. You can do farming, learn Garhwali cooking and teach in local school while staying here on workation. Hiking, bird watching, star gazing, nature and village walks are a few other things you can engage in during your free time.
Monthly Tariff: 24,000 per person including all meals.
8. Pawalgarh
If you are a wild life lover, satiate that side of you as well while working from this eco friendly homestay in Pawalgarh. You may sight more than 65 species of birds while sipping a cup of tea or during a stroll in the morning. There is a cool café on the terrace of the homestay where you can sit and work for hours while enjoying healthy meals and delicious snacks.
Monthly Tariff : 15,000 per person with self cooking option; 23,000 per person including all meals.
9. Khalsen
The untouched beauty of lush green mountains, surreal sunset view and the vibrant colors of nature will inspire you to work, write, paint or do photography. Located in a tiny village Khalsen in the serene hills of Garhwal , this homestay provides absolute solitude and is perfect for workation. There are ample open spaces to work while enjoying the stunning valley views. During weekends you can go for hiking, jungle walk, bird watching or photography. If you like gardening, you can get involved in organic farming with the locals.
Monthly Tariff: 15,000 per person with self cooking option; 23,000 per person including all meals.
10. Dalar
Working from this traditional Pahari House set in splendid isolation amidst Oak and Pine forest in village Dalar inside Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarakhand will not feel like work. You can’t just stay for a month. The place is wrapped up in thick foliage and on a clear day you can get a swapping view of Himalayan peaks such as Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Trishul, Nandadevi etc.
Monthly Tariff : 12,000 per person with self cooking option; 30,000 per person including all meals.
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