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We are located in a remote village 'kunr' in district Chamba H.P.
It takes approximately six hours by road to reach us from Dharamshala. The village is also roughly a five-hour drive from Kangra's Gaggal airport/dharmshala airport and the Pathankot Railway station. Chamba serves as the closest town. There is one daily long-route bus service from Dharmshala to Kunr. Our family consists of three members, including my parents. This serves as our summer residence, which we run as a homestay/BnB to promote tourism in our ancestral village. Additionally, we are experimenting with new agricultural and horticultural practices. There are a few other projects in the pipeline that may come to fruition this year, keeping us occupied.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our village, Kunra, is home to the Gaddi tribe and nomadic Gujars. It stands as one of the oldest villages in both the Chamba district and the Indian subcontinent. The Shivashakti temple here, dating back to the 7th century AD, has been recognized as a protected monument by the National Archaeological Survey of India. Students from various disciplines, including Archaeology, Anthropology, and Geology, frequently visit this area for research purposes.
According to local belief, the Pandavas from the famous epic Mahabharata resided in this village during their exile, giving it the name Kuntapuri, derived from their mother Kunti. For an unparalleled cultural exchange and an experience steeped in ancient heritage, this location offers a unique atmosphere distinct from the contemporary culture of the plains.
Help
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with experience in hospitality and a talent for wall art or graffiti art. We also welcome individuals with strong social media marketing skills and cinematography experience. Access to a drone camera and other relevant equipment is a plus! Additionally, volunteers skilled in furniture craftsmanship are encouraged to join our team. We’d love to hear from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Looking forward to learn a language and sharing mine.
Accommodation
Shared for workawayers.Shared Bunk beds room and a bathroom.
What else ...
Given the location of this settlement amidst the Himalayas, numerous treks to high-altitude lakes are possible. We provide a limited set of weight training equipment. Cabs can be arranged in advance to align with your travel plans.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
KUNR Internet connectivity through hotspots and dongles work well though yielding 5-6mbps.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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First of all I wanted to warn you:
This place is very high in altitude but also especially in its awesomeness of beauty.
The view is just breathtaking and the fresh mountain air is soul healing.
Once you go for a hike you’ll get to experience even more the magic of this place.
Adi is a great host. His cultural knowledge about India is… read more
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First of all I wanted to warn you:
This place is very high in altitude but also especially in its awesomeness of beauty.
The view is just breathtaking and the fresh mountain air is soul healing.
Once you go for a hike you’ll get to experience even more the magic of this place.
Adi is a great host. His cultural knowledge about India is… read more
