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Creatives, enthusiastic people to elevate a Homestay in Chamba, India

  • Last activity : 14 Jun 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Culture
    Sustainability
    Videography
    Technology
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Writing
    Photography
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Cycling
    Mountain
    Nature
    Hiking
    Fitness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Help

    We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about hospitality and have a flair for creative expression, such as wall art or graffiti art. We also welcome individuals with skills in social media marketing and cinematography. If you have access to a drone camera or other relevant equipment, that would be a bonus! We’d love to hear from you!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Looking forward to learn a language and sharing mine.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared for workawayers.Shared Bunk beds room and a bathroom.

  • What else ...

    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.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    KUNR Internet connectivity through hotspots and dongles work well though yielding 5-6mbps.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 818611321329

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