Escape the Heat: Stay at These 10 Beautiful Mud Homestays in India

Originally reported and written in March 2025, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.Summer holidays are just a few weeks away. While everyone’s busy making plans for a good vacation we bring to you the 10 best homestays from Himachal Pradesh to Kerala that are cool and sustainable.    1. Afsana Homestay   Afsana Homestay in Manali is a restored 50-year-old mud, wood, and stone house set near Hadimba Temple, surrounded by forests and apple orchards. Founded by Heena Mahant, it reflects traditional Himachali architecture and offers an eco-friendly, peaceful stay wit...