If giving travellers an immersive experience is the USP of homestays, then the ones in the Nabi Village of Pithoragarh District in Uttarakhand are creating a niche for themselves - the unique culture of this remote place, with spiritual treks and adventurous activities as add-ons, giving the visitors much more than what they had bargained for.
The 'Homestay Village'
There are umpteen twists and turns on the narrow road which one takes from Dharchula to reach Nabi, the five-hour journey is neither for the faint hearted, nor for those who suffer from altitude sickness. The tortuous route, combining steep climbs with precipitous falls, can make anyone go dizzy, except for the locals who know the topography of the area like the back of their yard.
Strategic Location
The beautiful hamlet of Nabi is very close to China border. Visitors, therefore, must possess 'Inner Line Permit' (ILP) to visit this place. The ILP carries details of the people as well as the duration of their stay.
Besides the spiritual vibes which the region emanates, being enroute to Kailash Mansarovar, the presence of Border Road Organisation (BRO), the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) automatically makes one embrace patriotic feelings.
Small Beginnings
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Woman's Era.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 2022 edition of Woman's Era.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
English Today
A tool for communication, not a mark of status.
ECO-CONSCIOUS Living
Sustainable choices for a brighter tomorrow.
A Serene Escape in Slovenia
The enchantment of Lake Bled.
Pseudo-Liberalism
When actions don't match beliefs. By Shivani
MANIPUR ON FIRE
The women bearing the brunt of ethnic strife.
Father's Love
In a quiet town by the shimmering sea, Lived a father, kind and wise as could be. With hands rough and worn from years of toil, He worked each day, turning earth's rich soil.
Kaka
A Word Across Worlds.
Echoes of a Peepani
A journey through time into my childhood.
Tasting The Future
Food and drink choices of the millennials.
NEED OF THE HOUR
Revolutionary change - is required!
