Bir’s terrace fields within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh draw paragliders from round India and the world and has positioned the vacation spot on the vacationer map. Tucked into these terraces within the foothills of the Himalaya is the charming three-storey residence of the Dikonda household. Suraj Dikonda and his mother and father run Avva’s Café in Bir and extra just lately, have opened up their residence as a cosy homestay known as The Jungalow. The Jungalow is a 4 bed room homestay on the primary ground of the home. Each bed room has massive home windows and a balcony opening as much as magnificent views of the mountains. The widespread kitchen and the loos in every room are nicely stocked with facilities. There’s a personal entrance to the primary ground, and a terrace above, providing 360-degree views of the Dhauladhar mountains, and on clear sunny days, a sky studded with paragliders. The meals at The Jungalow are vegetarian and homely, just like the Andhra fare served at Avva. Outside the property, the paragliding touchdown website is essentially the most energetic and common spot in Bir, the place you may e-book a paragliding expertise or sit again and luxuriate in a espresso or chai from the cafes on this space. Doubles from Rs4,000. — Sitara Cariappa
Tanhau Homestay, Corbett, Uttarakhand (5.5 hour drive)
Exterior view of the homestayTanhau homestay
Set excessive above Corbett’s forests, (*5*)y sits on the finish of a dust observe that cuts by way of kilometres of wilderness. Though unfold throughout virtually 5 acres, Tanhau is a small, nature-oriented homestay situated about an hour from the primary gate of Jim Corbett National Park in Bhatoli village. Perched on high of a hill with forests proper as much as it, it appears out over uninterrupted forest cowl and far of the nationwide park. The property has two cottages: Chukar Cottage, a two-bedroom area superb for households, and Bagh Cottage is a spacious one-bedroom cottage. Both cottages are understated, practical, and homely with spacious verandahs overlooking the forest, a place to unwind, watch the altering shades, hear alarm calls, and if you’re fortunate, spot a tiger. Furnishings are sustainably made or sourced from manufacturers that prioritise accountable supplies and craftsmanship. The color palette attracts from nature itself, with earthy and pastel tones that echo the forest, stone, and the sky. Spaces are layered with books, pure textures, and indoor vegetation, creating an environment that feels lived-in and private. Photographs of wildlife from round Tanhau and Corbett, all taken by Sunando, add character to each wall, and every has an attention-grabbing story behind it. Beyond sport drives into the national park, experiences give attention to low-impact exploration — village walks, strolling safaris (a rarity in Corbett), riverside picnics, and tenting beneath open skies. One of Tanhau’s most original choices is the possibility to study digicam trapping, the place, at occasions, visitors have woken as much as photos of tigers and different wildlife passing by way of the property at night time. Doubles from Rs. 11,000. –Shweta Dravid
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