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We are located in a remote village called Kunr in District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. 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/Dharamshala Airport and the Pathankot Railway Station. Chamba serves as the closest town. There is one daily long-route bus service from Dharamshala 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. I also run another homestay in Palampur, which is close to Dharamshala, and since I rotate between the two locations from time to time, most of the volunteers are offered to ride along, which is a suitable option to reach this place depending on the circumstances.
In addition to hospitality, we are also experimenting with new agricultural and horticultural practices. We have recently added a small kiwi orchard (we’ve taken one harvest so far) and are growing experimental asafoetida under the guidance of a bio-research institute, as the crop is not indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. We also grow seasonal vegetables every year.
So, many times throughout the year, help may be required for upkeep on the farm as well—planting, weeding, basic maintenance, and assisting with ongoing projects.
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 and pet sitting
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
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 Shiva-Shakti 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’d love to connect with volunteers who enjoy any of the following:
• Wall art, graffiti art, or other forms of creative expression
• Social media marketing, photography, videography, or drone cinematography
• Assisting in day to day activities, in the homestay or at the farm/kitchen garden.
• Help with community development initiatives — if you have prior experience in this area, we would be happy to explore it together. We are open to learning and growing as a community.
If you can fit into any of these roles and don’t shy away from getting your hands dirty, you’ll feel right at home here. We value people who are proactive, flexible, and genuinely enjoy creating memorable experiences.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
Hindi: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
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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
