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People dream about it, running a homestay in the mountains. But the reality is sometimes so different. You create something with your own love, your motivation, your excitement to provide people the best. You spend hours choosing the right décor, preserving old details, arranging every corner thoughtfully, and keeping a place alive that means something to you. And then, sometimes, guests walk in and treat it like just another hotel room. A chair dragged across a century-old wooden floor. Trash left behind. Food stains ignored. Lights left on. Things broken without a word. This isn’t just a property. This is a 100-year-old heritage home that has survived generations, storms, and time itself. Every room carries stories. Every corner has been restored with care. What people often don’t see is that hosting isn’t just changing bedsheets and handing over keys. It’s constantly repairing, cleaning, preserving, maintaining, and protecting something you’ve poured your heart into. Most guests are wonderful, respectful, and leave the place better than they found it. But the few who don’t can leave behind more than a mess. They leave behind disappointment. Because when you build something with love, it’s hard to watch people treat it carelessly. A homestay is not just a place to stay. For many of us, it’s a dream we left our old lives behind to build. ❤️ If you’re staying in a homestay, heritage property, or someone’s home, please remember: Treat it the way you’d want someone to treat yours. #HomestayLife #HospitalityIndustry #HeritageHomes #MountainLife #ResponsibleTravel SlowTravel TravelWithRespect HostLife ExperientialTravel NirvanaHomes :

If I tell you my cost of living in Rishikesh, you’ll be surprised. I pay around ₹1,200–₹1,400 for a private room with views like this with basic necessities like a kettle, clean bathrooms, and fresh towels. And if I stay longer? I can get the same for ₹15,000–₹18,000/month. Then comes food 👇 An average cup of chai with a stunning view, in a café where you can sit for hours, work, or just exist costs ₹50. Fresh juices start at ₹100. And a healthy meal with clean ingredients won’t cost you more than ₹250 So your food and stay? Sorted. Now travel 🚶‍♀️ Most places I go to are walking distance which means I hit my 10,000 steps without even trying. But even if you don’t want to walk: 🛵 Scooty rental: ₹400/day 📍 Plus, Rapido is available too ✨ So overall? You don’t end up spending more than ₹3,000/day. If you’re already spending this (or more) in Gurugram on rent, cabs, and burnout… why not choose a better life instead? Maybe it’s not always about earning more… maybe it’s about choosing where you live better. DM “location” and I’ll tell you where this is

This is for society 🕊️ My story, my voice, my truth. In this poem I wrote called “Still Single.” If this speaks to you, there’s a small Women’s only community called Soulful Girlies waiting for you. Send me a DM and I’ll share the link 🤍