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Serenity Seekers: HomeStays in the Himalayas

  With the Himalayas as a backdrop, you can find hidden gems that offer unparalleled tranquility and affinity with nature . The homestay concept within the Himalayan region allows travelers to feel, breathe, and experience the natural beauty and cultural wealth of this awe-inspiring region . Far from the congested tourist attractions of our cities, these homestays are an escape into untouched scenery, a warm welcome, and local experiences that are genuinely Nepalese and other tribal communities.  Discovering Himalayan Homestay Experience 1 . Why Choose Homestays Homestays in the Himalayas provide accommodations and channels for comprehending indigenous ways of life, culture, and natural ecosystems . Rather than typical hotels or resorts, homestays are usually run by local families that open their doors to visitors, thus allowing them to gain insight into their everyday lives . This creates an intimate setting that helps travelers establish meaningful links with hosts and gain i

Homestay in Sikkim: Home of Mandarin Orange

Homestay in Sikkim the abode of  Mandarin Orange:  This name  of the Himalayan state of Sikkim goes Mandarin orange   parallel with the name of the  Sikkim Mandarin Orange 'SUNTOLA' in local Nepali  language from time immemorial. It is evident from the facts that name of many village in Sikkim are named as 'Suntale' after the name of Suntala the Orange. Even the adjustant district of Darjelling, West Bengal also has village named after this fruits like 'Suntalekhola' a popular tourist village.  Sikkim is identified for its Orange and cardamom though cardamom production right now is declined due to diseases in the plant. Its production is fully natural and organic. The Himalayas of Sikkim are the abode of pure organic orange till date. My childhood memory of this hills is filled with fragrances of tiny white flower of orange spread  all around our orange  orchard,  our home surrounding, even our footpath and village trail were perfumery and scented by the blossom

Homestay in Himalaya, a deep reflection of cultural life of Himalayan people

Being surrounded by hills all around, our Traditional door design horizon is our limits and inspiration where  the mountains and peaks stood in front of us as a challenges of life. Those were the days we had no good road networks, no modern facilities, no good income to enjoy the life. The people were mostly engaged in agricultural activities, the eroded Himalayas had hardly the fertility to feed our society sufficiently.  No modern agricultural facilities and in some parts  is still the rule of the day. We the tiny toddler had no knowledge of the world outside. Hardly any television in the village . No electricity. Playing with our small heard of cows and goats , top to  down jumping in a zebra cross terraced field competing each other, whistling in the jungle were our schedule holidays activity especially during winter. We had at least access to community school, build by community contribution of grass bamboo and labour. We use to clean the floor of our school using cow dung, use t