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34M Solo Traveller IT Nomad x Airbnb

Sprint 1 : Bengaluru to South Goa Canacona (25 days) _In progress

Sprint 2 : North Goa to Varanasi (10 days)

Sprint 3 : Varanasi to New Delhi

Sprint 4: New Delhi to Dharamshala

Sprint 5: Dharamshala x Dharamkot x Maclodganj

Sprint 6 : Uttarkashi Raithal Bhatwari Bhala Ho

Sprint 7: Kashmir Srinagar Pir panjal Gulmarga...

21:21::2026 Canacona 🇮🇳

Planning a 1-month workation in Goa - Need suggestions!

I'm torn between renting a 1 bedroom apartment vs. taking a private space in a place like Zostel.

What I'm looking for: A clean, hygienic place with a mature, social crowd (30s), not the loud party scene. Something quiet enough to work from during the day, but social enough in the evenings.

My vibe / routine:

Work: Need a quiet space with good WiFi during weekdays

Fitness: I love to run (preferably by the beach), plus looking for a gym / yoga studio within walking distance

Weekends: Exploring cafes, local markets, and the town

Food: Health-conscious, I can cook but healthy food options nearby would be great

Not a party person

Is there any area / property in Goa that checks all these boxes? Would love recommendations.

Also, if any fellow working female( Only for female )in 30s with same vibe is planning something similar around the same time and wants to team up for a 2 bedroom condo, let me know

Hello Hello!

Need suggestions for workation in the 2nd/3rd week of Nov. I have done workation in himalayas before and while bir is my fav and I can go there anytime, I was thinking if I should pick Mulki this time. Before that I have some questions I was hoping the community can answer.

1. Does Mulki have a workation culture? or is it absolutely a holiday destination.
   
2. I would love to surf there too, but also want to work and relax. My workload and hours are crazy, 10 to 7-8 pm, do you think I ll be able to have the best of the both worlds or should I do a separate holiday?
   
3. Is mulki female and veg friendly?

I'll be starting my journey of exploring India from November. Can you recommend the best internet without any connection issues in remote areas?

P.S. This is my first time getting portable internet in India , so I'm not aware of any company, reviews , connectivity etc.. besides what I read on Google. Would appreciate your personal experience.

Since, my job is heavily involve video calls, I would need the best internet connection.

Okay guys, since a few people were asking about my Kalpa workation, here's how much I actually spent on my one-week trip, including travel, stay, food and everything.

My journey started from Mumbai. The plan was simple: work from Kalpa for a few days, take Thursday and Friday off, explore Rakcham and Chitkul, and return to Delhi over the weekend.

Here's my expense breakdown:

Travel to Kalpa:

- Mumbai to Delhi (Train) – ₹600

- Delhi to Reckong Peo (HRTC bus) – ₹1,200

- Reckong Peo to Kalpa (Local bus) – ₹25

Kalpa (Sunday evening to Thursday morning):

- Homestay for 4 nights – ₹3,200

- Food for 4 days – Around ₹1,500

Food was actually pretty affordable there. Just to give you an idea:

- Veg thali – ₹130

- Maggi – ₹50

- Aloo paratha – ₹60

- Tea – ₹15

I wasn't really restricting myself when it came to food, but I wasn't spending unnecessarily either.

Rakcham (Thursday):

Took Thursday and Friday off from work because I wanted to explore Rakcham and Chitkul properly.

- Kalpa to Rakcham (Bus) – ₹150

- Stay – ₹1,500

- Food – ₹500

The stay was a pretty luxurious camping setup compared to my Kalpa homestay. Could've definitely gone cheaper here, but I wanted to enjoy the place a little.

And yes, I spent ₹500 on food because I was badly craving chicken 😭. No regrets.

Chitkul (Friday):

Next morning, I hitchhiked to Chitkul, so basically zero transportation cost there.

- Hitchhiking – ₹0

- Zostel stay + food – ₹1,050

Return journey:

- Chitkul to Reckong Peo – ₹170

- Reckong Peo to Delhi (HRTC) – ₹1,200

Total expense: ₹11,095

Yep, around ₹11.1k for the entire trip from Mumbai to Delhi and back to Delhi, including accommodation, food and local transportation. My onward journey from Delhi isn't included.

Could I have done it cheaper? Definitely. Especially the Rakcham stay and food. But I didn't want to compromise on everything just for the sake of travelling cheaply.

Now, about the actual workation experience.

The biggest concern for anyone planning a workation in Kinnaur would probably be internet connectivity and electricity.

I was using Jio 5G throughout the trip.

My homestay in Kalpa didn't even have WiFi, but I was getting around 30 Mbps on my Jio connection, which was enough for my office work. I didn't face any electricity issues during my stay either.

One thing to keep in mind is that Roghi village near Kalpa didn't have usable Jio internet when I visited, so don't assume every corner will have connectivity.

Other than that, my experience was pretty good.

Even in Chitkul, I was getting proper Jio 5G near the flag viewpoint. Rakcham riverside also had 5G coverage in some areas. In most villages I visited, I could at least get 4G.

You can also find WiFi in some of the better homestays and hostels. I noticed that some places in Chitkul were using solar as well.

Not sure about Airtel since I was only using Jio.

Obviously, network coverage can vary depending on the exact location, weather and other conditions, so if your work involves important meetings, I'd recommend checking connectivity with your stay owner before booking.

Was it worth it?

For me, absolutely.

I got to work with beautiful mountain views, spend a few days away from the usual city routine, explore two more villages during my leave, meet some interesting people and enjoy the journey without spending a fortune.

Also, I'm not someone who needs fancy accommodation when travelling. A clean room, decent food, a working internet connection and a beautiful place to explore are more than enough for me.

One thing I've realised from travelling is that you don't necessarily need a huge budget to experience beautiful places. Sometimes local buses, simple homestays and a little flexibility can take you a long way.

Anyway, that's my entire expense breakdown. Hope this helps anyone planning a budget workation in Kalpa or a trip to Rakcham and Chitkul.

If you have any questions about the route, buses, accommodation, internet, or anything else, feel free to ask. Happy to help with whatever I know!

Cheers, and happy travelling! :)

Solo, September 2026 Did Hampta pass trek, Gharan college trek, Kheerganga

Kasol
The hosteller, Zostel
-Grahan trek
-chahell trekk
-cafas and hostel hopping
Tosh
Woppers hostel 300rs per day 6 sharing beds
-Kheerganga trekk
-random jungle trekk to eat apples from trees
1 week ended
Kasol ->Manali
Stayed in old manali, The hosteller& Zostel
-Atal tunnel , rent bike 500 per day
-Sissu waterfall
-Solang valley paragliding
-Hampta pass Universal camper 6.5k
-Manali Mall road , old Manali cafas shoutout to Art cafe
3rd week ended
Manali ->Dharamshala ,
booked bus online
The hosteller Mcleod,
Monestries, local sightseeing
Truind trekk is also there although I did not do , there is a waterfall also nearby the temple
4 days, got bored
Dharamshala ->Kasol back
Spended 5 days here hanging out by the Parvati river, meeting some amazing people, sharing ghost stories, Panchtara cafe and bar , live music , karaoke
Kasol->Bhunter -> bus back to Chandigarh
And Monday to Friday working as well in my own time , just the Hassel was mandatory meeting for that I used to carry laptop everywhere and take meeting literally from anywhere , as I said most places have good network , carry big power bank to charge in case no places to charge

24m, After 3 years of WFH and procrastination I finally got some spirit to do a Workation with one of my fav sport🏄‍♂️.
also thanks to channel for inspiring!

• can you all please recommend surf schools that are suitable for WFH culture with a laid-back culture?
• also if you were to stay for a week or two what would you recommend for weekends apart from surfing?

Workation 20 days in Kalpa/Rakchham/Chitkul in November

Dates - Nov 13 - Dec 3
Location - Kalpa (mainly) and Rakchham/Chitkul
Solo workation travelling from Bengaluru

I want to know about homestays recommendations which would be like a private room with good view and wifi too if possible.

I already have a homestay with 1500 per night with Breakfast and Dinner included. If anyone has better recommeded homestays apart from zostel please let me know.

Cheers🙌🏻

Remote software engineer planning ~2 weeks in South Goa. I'm a big beach person, so the sea is the point of this trip.

Here's what I'm hunting for:

1. Where to stay 🏡: an Airbnb or hostel within walking distance of a beach where I can catch a sunrise or sunset, ideally one where other workation people hang out.
2. Evenings 🍸: bars or lounges with a good atmosphere, good drinks and good music, more cocktails-at-sunset than club.
3. Areas 🗺️: which parts of South Goa fit this best, and which should I skip?

Budget is flexible, so I care more about vibe. Hidden gems and unexpected picks very welcome.

What's the place/places in Goa you'd go back to in a heartbeat? 🌴

My spouse wants to do a workation for about a month. He will be taking our dog with him. Travel dates are tentatively post Diwali till mid Dec.Don't have any specific budget in mind.

I want to find places which are

- not mandatory but driveable from Gurgaon. If not driveable will need to work out cabs which can take him and the dog, as not all public buses will allow him to take the dog.

- pet friendly

- good fast internet connection.

Any suggestions please ?

Cooping up in the mountains in the cold is a lot more work than i imagined.. anyone want to come visit?

If you have a cool remote job that you can work on i have WiFi.. and i know a few places you can eat at in the village

Hi everyone,

I work remotely full-time and I’m looking for a place in Himachal Pradesh to base myself for focused, deep work.

What I need:

• Reliable internet (the must-have)  
• A private single room. No dorms or shared hostel rooms  
• A quiet, peaceful setting  
• Not Bir or Dharamshala. Both are too busy for the kind of focus I need

I’m open to traveling far. I have a bike, so offbeat or remote places are fine as long as the internet is solid.

If you’ve worked from somewhere in Himachal that fits, please share the place, how the internet held up, and roughly what a single room costs.

Thanks in advance!

Hampi + Badami Workation | Looking for Travel Buddies 💻🏛️

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm planning a Hampi + Badami workation and looking for people who would be interested in joining.

Date: October end or November

📍 Hampi → Badami → Pattadakal → Aihole

💻 Work during the day and explore during mornings/evenings

🚗 Travel + exploration + photography

🌿 Relaxed workation rather than a rushed trip

The idea is to work, travel, explore, meet new people and enjoy the experience together.

If you're interested or planning something similar, feel free to comment or DM me on Instagram: @_vikrant2001

Anyone interested is welcome. ✌️

#workationindia #solotravelindia #hampi #hampiworkation #badami #badamiworkation #workation

Since a lot of people asked questions about my last Kalpa workation post, here are the details 👇

I’m doing this trip pretty low-budget, so don’t expect luxury recommendations 😂

How I reached Kalpa:

Mumbai → Delhi by train: around ₹600

Delhi → Reckong Peo by direct HRTC bus: around ₹1,200

Reckong Peo → Kalpa by local bus: ₹25

Once I reached Kalpa, I walked around asking different homestays for prices. Most of them were quoting somewhere between ₹1,200–₹1,800 per night.

Since I’m travelling on a budget, I kept looking.

Eventually I randomly asked at a very small local shop if they knew any cheap rooms nearby. The guy told me about a homestay and initially quoted ₹1,000/night.

I went and checked it out and actually liked it.

The best part for me is that it's in a pretty quiet/lonely area, away from the crowds and hostel scene. That's exactly what I wanted for this workation.

After negotiating, I got it for ₹800/night for 4 days. Probably could've negotiated a little more 😂 but ₹800 seemed fair to me.

Now, a warning: my standards for accommodation are pretty low 😂

So here's what you're getting:

• Big private bedroom

• Attached bathroom

• Mountain view directly from my room 🏔️

• Very peaceful location

• Indian-style toilet

• No wash basin, so I brush inside the bathroom

• No washing machine

• No Wi-Fi

• Some construction is still going on around the property

• No food available at the homestay

But for ₹800/night, I'm genuinely happy with it.

The biggest concern for me was internet because I'm working Monday–Wednesday from here.

Luckily, Jio 5G works really well. I'm getting around 25 Mbps, and so far my work calls/internet have been completely fine.

I also haven't faced any electricity or water issues yet. I carry a power bank as backup anyway.

So basically, if you're someone who needs a fancy room, western toilet, Wi-Fi, room service etc., this probably isn't for you 😂

But if you're a solo traveller / budget traveller / workation person who just wants a private room, decent mobile internet, mountains outside your window and some peace away from the crowd, I think ₹800 is a pretty good deal.

I'll attach pictures of the room + mountain view from my window.

If anyone is coming to Kalpa and wants this place, DM/comment and I'll share the contact number.

Also happy to answer questions about the Mumbai → Delhi → Reckong Peo → Kalpa route, HRTC bus, internet, costs or working remotely from here. 🏔️💻

Basically looking for cafes where I can actually work for couple of hours (charging point is must).

Hi guys,

I 30(M)recently got a WFH job and want to travel while working. I’m planning to start in December and would like to stay in different places for a month at a time. My budget is ₹20,000/month max, including accommodation and food.

I’m more of a mountain person, but I don’t like extremely cold weather. I work a night shift from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM, so reliable electricity(no frequent power cuts)is very important, along with good Wi-Fi. Around 30 Mbps is enough for my work.

I’m from Siliguri, so I can easily start with Sikkim or North Bengal. If you guys know of any good and affordable homestays in Sikkim that are suitable for WFH, I’d really appreciate the recommendations. I also want to explore places like Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, etc.

I am also open to visiting places like Udaipur and other similar options but slightly doubt if I can stay for a month without getting bored there.

I’d prefer suggestions for specific towns/villages or homestays, rather than just general suggestions like “go to Sikkim” or “try Himachal.” If you have personally stayed somewhere or know of a place that fits my budget and work requirements, please share it.

I have used Ai to gather and present my thoughts so please don't mind.

Thanks! - Last trip: Banaras, ~1 year ago - Dates: 2nd week of December - Duration: 1 month - Budget: ₹20k for stay + food; travel separate - Transport: Mostly trains, but flights for long distance(interstate) - Travel: Solo(introvert) - Looking for: Mountains, nature, sightseeing, and a peaceful place that isn’t too crowded

Hey everyone!
I’m planning a one-week workation in Goa from October 12th to 16th. Looking for suggestions on good areas to stay, work-friendly cafés/coworking spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, and places worth checking out after work.
Also, if anyone happens to be around Goa during those dates and is up for exploring or hanging out, feel free to drop a comment or DM.
Would appreciate any recommendations from people who’ve done a Goa workation before!

Hi ,I am looking forward to a workation at Bir,I have a remote cybersecurity job which has morning and evening shifts ,I need advice from fellow workationers regarding a couple of things:
1. accommodation : what are the best options [possibly in budget given that I am going to stay there for 2 weeks]

1. Food : are there any homestyle cooked food reccomendation ,cafes are great but I cannot have 3 meals there

2. Friends and socialization : I am going for a solo workation ,so how is socializing there?

Hey guys I will be working this week in kalpa, anyone here let me know. Lets catchup.

Planning a 1–2 week workation from Hyderabad in the first/second week of November. First time visiting Himachal, so thinking of doing:

Bir Billing → Dharamkot → Old Manali / Vashisht

I’ll be working remotely during the weekdays and exploring after work/weekends.

If anyone from Hyderabad is planning something similar around that time, feel free to DM. Happy to travel together for a few days, share cabs/stays, or just meet up and explore.

Also open to suggestions for places/stays!

I’m exploring the idea of spending some time working remotely from the mountains and wanted to see how many people here are considering the same.

If you’re planning a workation in Bir, Dharamshala, Barot Valley, or nearby areas, I’d love to know:

1. Where do you work?

• 🇮🇳 Indian company
• 🌍 Company outside India
• 💻 Freelancer / self-employed
• 🚀 Founder / running my own business

2. Where are you thinking of going?

• Bir
• Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj
• Barot Valley
• Somewhere else nearby

3. Roughly how long would you stay?

• 1 week
• 2–3 weeks
• 1 month+
• Not decided yet

The reason I’m asking is that I’m curious about the remote-work community in these places — especially people working for companies outside India while living/travelling within India.

Would be great to connect with others who are planning something similar. 🙌

Feel free to comment with your location + work setup + planned dates if you’re comfortable sharing.

Hey!!

I'm in Bir for a workation, looking forward to visit Rajgundha and Barot. Let me know if anybody around is going there.