A beautiful place of stay can make a holiday. We've found some extraordinary, and not-so-well-known, homestays in heritage bungalows and mansions for your next break

A beautiful place of stay can make a holiday. We've found some extraordinary, and not-so-well-known, homestays in heritage bungalows and mansions for your next break. Watch out for the second part!

Homestay owners in Darjeeling have announced that they will not be accepting any tourist bookings until further notice

The Chateau Garli borrows its architecture from Colonial, Portuguese, Mughal, Rajasthani and Kangri influence, much like the Garli Pragpur heritage village it is set in

Staying at Namsai's first homestay has been an experience to cherish, thanks to the gracious hospitality of Sinawati Mungyak

Nestled in the serene hills of Miao, Bella Tikhak Namshum’s homestay is a delightful experience

An OT reader recalls her trip to the pristine pastures of Kullu for our series #OTReadersWrite

Homestay owners have been told to follow COVID-19 protocols by the Himachal Pradesh government

It has been a challenging year for the travel and tourism sector, to say the least. We look back at some of the most popular trends that emerged in the post-pandemic times in 2020

Planning a holiday but unsure about where to stay? Here are four travel platforms that are providing a hygienic and safe travel experience

If you are a coffee addict, these plantations make for the perfect holiday

The move is a step forward for Gujarat as it aims to cement its position in the global tourism map

While some homestay owners have already hosted guests since they reopened, others are still fickle minded about opening their doors for tourists

Hidden among the mountains of North Bengal, this beautiful village is perfect for a quiet, serene getaway from the rush of city life.

This village in east Sikkim, not far from the famous Silk Route, is a great place to explore if you love nature and birding.