Karnataka and especially Coorg and Chikmagalur have pioneered the concept of Homestays and plantation stays and have indeed made the difference in the travellers choice and preferences. The idea of having the traveler experience a home away from home, have them understand the intricate details of Coffee Culture, add to it – various choices in adventure, wildlife, water sports etc has made this an interesting choice and has caught on with the young travellers. Not to miss the beauty of western ghats, which in itself has so much to offer that one would probably spend an entire life time witnessing the marvel.
Homestay’s facilitate one to get an insight into local people and their traditions with an opportunity to mix and enjoy the local culture and hospitality. Guests can have easy access to varied cuisine, colorful festivals and intricate handicrafts of the local people. Home Stays are good options from the routine hotels and resorts in that they offer valuable insight into the culture, traditions, art and life of the people. In a true sense of the world, the homestay experience has to go much further than a hotel or resort experience with enough room for privacy and preference of the travelers.
There are no perfect guests or perfect hosts in real world. It’s that zeal to witness the difference and enjoy the small things that bring feeling of happiness is what one should look forward to. It’s finaly the way how each traveller want to experience the hard earned free/vacation time. It’s often the way in which the travelers are engaged and spend time that makes a great deal of difference.
While there is commercial aspect, it is a rich and rewarding experience that allows the sharing of cultures, information, and experience that every host can look forward to.
Home Stays today have evolved beyond the simple premise of sharing home, offering various formats and variations to cater to an emerging trend where travelers personalization is the preference.
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