More Indians are ditching hotels

With growing maturity of Indian traveler experiential stay options are here to stay. #travellers #travelholic #homestay

One in every two Indians are opting for villas, homestays, hostels or cottages rather than a traditional hotel, a recent MakeMyTrip survey finds. Around 55% of the 18-55-year-olds surveyed said that they had switched from booking a hotel to an alternative property during their last trip. Interestingly, nearly half of them had opted for alternative accommodations for the first time. Millennials, especially, are increasingly seeking such options both within India and overseas. What’s leading to this trend? Such properties offer quality services at cheaper costs. More travellers are also opening up to experimenting with offbeat options. What benefits do such alternative accommodation options offer over hotels? Share your views in the comments.

One in every two Indians are opting for villas, homestays, hostels or cottages rather than a traditional hotel, a recent MakeMyTrip survey finds. Around 55% of the 18-55-year-olds surveyed said that they had switched from booking a hotel to an alternative property during their last trip. Interestingly, nearly half of them had opted for alternative accommodations for the first time. Millennials, especially, are increasingly seeking such options both within India and overseas. What’s leading to this trend? Such properties offer quality services at cheaper costs. More travellers are also opening up to experimenting with offbeat options. What benefits do such alternative accommodation options offer over hotels? Share your views in the comments.

One in every two Indians are opting for villas, homestays, hostels or cottages rather than a traditional hotel, a recent MakeMyTrip survey finds. Around 55% of the 18-55-year-olds surveyed said that they had switched from booking a hotel to an alternative property during their last trip. Interestingly, nearly half of them had opted for alternative accommodations for the first time. Millennials, especially, are increasingly seeking such options both within India and overseas. What’s leading to this trend? Such properties offer quality services at cheaper costs. More travellers are also opening up to experimenting with offbeat options. What benefits do such alternative accommodation options offer over hotels? Share your views in the comments.

One in every two Indians are opting for villas, homestays, hostels or cottages rather than a traditional hotel, a recent MakeMyTrip survey finds. Around 55% of the 18-55-year-olds surveyed said that they had switched from booking a hotel to an alternative property during their last trip. Interestingly, nearly half of them had opted for alternative accommodations for the first time. Millennials, especially, are increasingly seeking such options both within India and overseas. What’s leading to this trend? Such properties offer quality services at cheaper costs. More travellers are also opening up to experimenting with offbeat options. What benefits do such alternative accommodation options offer over hotels? Share your views in the comments.

Recently, when I went to Wayanad, instead of a hotel I opted for a homestay. Best decision! Camellia is a quaint Rani pink villa that sits stout on top of a little hill in the middle of a coffee plantation. It is owned by a Cochin-based couple, Prema and Dharmaraj. There are two large bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the top with attached bathrooms. The one downstairs, where I stayed, has its own balcony overlooking the plantation and beyond. The one above has a large picturesque window framing God's own Country in all its glory. There's a spacious living room, dining area, and study. On the top floor is a common area with a well-stocked bar and a semi-covered terrace. This is the high-point of the house. Sitting here, sipping coffee in the morning, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Chembra Peak. It is one of the tallest peaks in South India. There is a flavour of sweet and spice wafting in the clear mountain air throughout. And oh, the food. How can I forget the food and Mr.Pathrose who can "cook anything South Indian and especially Kerala food items" in a jiffy. The two-storeyed homestay is what a homestay should be -- cosy like a home with the comforts of a hotel. Efficient but not indifferent. https://bit.ly/2Iryacg #travel

https://www.dizkvr.com Know why you must visit India once in your life: There's a saying in India, "Athithi Devo Bhava", which means "the guest is God." Indians consider it a huge honor to have guests in their home and go out of their way to please them. There's nothing like Indian hospitality. And, as a result of the growing popularity of homestays in India, there are plenty of opportunities to experience it. Many homestays are far from the humble abodes you may expect too! Also, India can be very inspiring and refreshing for the soul. Many people come to India to learn yoga, meditate, or spend time at an ashram. Another moving experience is to take part in an evening aarti (fire worship) along the Ganges river at either Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Varanasi. One more thing that is important to know due to that visitors always marvel at in India is the magnificent architecture found all over the country, and it varies so much where ever you go. #yoga #soul #yourlife #guests #hospitality #god #indian #marvel #worship #indiatour #tajmahal #mustvisit #india #travel #haridwar #agra #rishikesh #delhi #refreshing #goldentriangletour #goldentriangle #IncredibleIndia