Explore Ranikhet and Almora with Hostie's Affordable Homestay Plan

Ranikhet, also known as the Queen's Meadow, is a picturesque town nestled in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas. Every year, hundreds of visitors come here to enjoy this natural paradise that has bountiful fruit orchards, thick plantations and forests, acres of lush green meadows, and winding streets. The air of Ranikhet smells like pure nature. One can visit the Jhula Devi Temple, wonder in the jungle of Ashiyana Park, count the fruit bearing trees in the orchards of Chaubatia Gardens, enjoy the tranquility of Bhalu Dam, play a game of golf at one of Asia's highest golf courses, the Upat Golf Course, admire the architectural splendour of the Sun Temple, or plan a picnic day at Naukuchiatal. You can spend days and hours admiring the lofty peaks of the Himalayas. The entire range can be witnessed at any point of the day.

If you are planning to visit Ranikhet, you can add the exclusive experience of homestaying in Ranikhet to your trip. 

Almora, like Ranikhet, is a hill town in the Himalayas. Almora is famous for heritage sites, cuisine, exquisite wildlife, magnificent gardens, art, and architecture. The lovers of history and nature make sure to visit Almora enroute Ranikhet. Almora is an exciting place for those who love to explore offbeat places—a paradise where there are dense jungles and rapid- flowing streams. If you are planning a trip to Almora and Ranikhet with your family and friends or a romantic trip with your partner, book a homestay in both places for an unparalleled, unique experience.

Mountains and forests have their own spirit of freedom and simplicity. As a tourist, you can find yourself surrounded by the colours of nature and absolute silence. The beauty of the grass, the flowers, the river, the pebbles, and the people and their cultures will make you forget the hustles of city life. Stopping over at a homestay in Almora will be a cherry on top. 

`There are a few benefits of living in a homestay on your next visit to Almora and Ranikhet.

Firstly, it will give you the opportunity to enjoy the culture of the mountains. Since, homestays are offered by local people, hence you can experience a no- filter cultural exchange. Just take a moment to think about the beautiful exchanges of simple words like "please," thank you," or "good morning" in your native language with the landlord in whose home you will be staying. Getting to know a new family will refresh your mind and put you in a pleasant mood. A lot of people visiting Almora and Ranikhet take stories from these families' home as souvenirs. 

 Secondly, in the concept of Homestay, you will also be sharing food with the family. That means your taste buds will be as excited as you are to try the authentic mountain dishes. You can request dishes from those families and enjoy a homelike taste during your homestay at any time of year. If you are booking through hostie.in, stay a little longer so that you can enjoy a great trip worth remembering for great food. 

Thirdly, you can request food or use other facilities and amenities at any hour that suits you. For instance, if you have slept late after a late night party, you can get up late the next morning, say at 11 a.m., and still request a breakfast with your favourite cereal or bread or whatever is available at that point of time. Sharing meals with people is a great source of joy and contentment.

Fourthly, contrary to the popular belief that in homestays one has to compromise with comfort and privacy, the homestays that are booked through hostie.com make sure that you have both. After all, living with an extended family just makes your vacation even better. Who knows, the extended family might get impressed and share with you the locations of scenic places and food joints that are unknown to tourists. Witnessing the daily life of local people, being a part of their homes and cultures will broaden your point of view on life and people.

By choosing homestay in Ranikhet or homestay in Almora, or choosing both, you can also make a significant contribution to the local economy. Homestays act as an extra source of income for the local family, who look upon inviting guests all year or seasonally as a steady source of income. To enrich your travel experience in a cost-effective way, choose homestays over luxury hotels and resorts. If you are lucky enough, you can get to stay in the ancestral home of the region too, as locals often inhibit them. So, start planning your next trip with Hostie.