Home Stays and more in South India ...

Travel options have been increasing and changing in the recent past, more the travelers more the options one gets, with all the hotels and lodges and resorts, the new stay option that has become most of the traveler’s favourite choice are the Home Stays. What started out as an idea, where people with extra space rented it out to travelers, is now becoming an important part of the travel business. However it is the best way to sink into the place as one gets to live with a local family, share their experiences with them, learn about the place and also get to eat delicious local cuisines. Homestays are good for those who prefer some privacy and would love to meet locals, listen to some of the legends of the place, even learn to cook some of the local delicacies.

        Most of these Homestays provide decent lodging, fresh linens, clean toilets and if you are lucky even a splendid view and most of them don’t have over the top rates. Making homestays one of the best options for a variety of travelers, from luxury and serenity seeking ones to the backpackers. Homestays work well for corporate team outings, group of college going youngsters etc as most of the hosts are more than happy to arrange bonfires, cook meals according to the tastes of the visitors and all this at a decent rate. 

       South India is swarming with many destinations with a variety of Homestay options, the leading destinations are Coorg in Karnataka and many places in Kerala including Wayanad, Munnar, Thekadi, Kottayam, Kumarakom etc.

      Homestays present good opportunities for travelers, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts as they can enquire about weather forecasts, best transport options, where to find particular wildlife and such information after befriending the hosts, who are generally more than happy to help.