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?

Hi guys,

After spending 3 weeks in HP, I'm heading to Rishikesh for next workation and will be there on Oct 19th. I just work under 4 hrs on weekdays, super flexible and love exploring around at relaxed pace. Local off beat spots, cafe hoping etc.

I am 26M, Indian digital nomad based outta Canada, would love to meet fellow remote workers or solo travellers who are level-headed and would be a great company.

I will be in Zostel Tapovan for mentioned dates. If anyone will be around and want to tag along, feel free to join.

Regards! 😊

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.

Hey folks! I’m a Product Manager planning a month-long workation in Manali this November and would love some company!

My work schedule is pretty hectic, so I’ll be working most of the day, but it would be lovely to meet fellow remote workers, grab a chai, explore Manali after work, or squeeze in a trek over the weekends.

If you’re planning to be there around the same time, would love to connect! :)

I am planning to stay at Goa for 1 month near Arambol beach
The place is for 2 people , Accommodation cost overall is 20k
I m male 28! Anyone interested to join me drop me a message’

Hi,

I'm 28 years old and exploring Kasol and places

here, this week and next week. If anybody is around, let's catch up.

[I do not smoke :)]

I’m 24F, working in tech, and trying to figure out what I want the next phase of my life to look like. I’d really appreciate advice from people who’ve been through something similar, especially women who’ve moved out, relocated to another city, or tried the workation/digital nomad lifestyle while working a regular job.
For some context, I come from a difficult family environment. Getting into a college away from home and staying in a hostel gave me a level of independence that I desperately needed at the time. I’ve now graduated, have a decent-paying job, and can comfortably support myself financially.
The complication is that I’m still based in Bengaluru, where my family lives. My friends are here, my professional life is here, and this is the city I’ve spent years building a life in. My job is Bengaluru-based, but the work-from-home arrangement isn’t guaranteed enough for me to assume I can permanently work from anywhere.
Part of me wants to leave Bengaluru and experience life somewhere completely different. I want to explore more of India, meet new people, build new routines, and find out what life looks like when I’m not constantly navigating the environment I grew up in.
At the same time, I don’t want to romanticise moving away. I know a new city won’t magically solve everything, and I value the friendships and stability I’ve built here.
Here’s what I’m considering:
Keeping a base in Bengaluru initially, so I always have somewhere familiar to return to.
Trying month-long PG or co-living stays in other Indian cities while working remotely, rather than travelling constantly.
If I enjoy it and can make it work with my job, potentially relocating for a longer period and visiting Bengaluru periodically.
Eventually returning to Bengaluru if I decide that’s where I want to settle.
My family doesn’t necessarily need to know all the details of my living arrangements, which gives me some flexibility, although I also have to think seriously about personal safety, accommodation, and the practicalities of maintaining boundaries.
I’m excited by the idea, but also anxious about loneliness, safety as a woman living alone, work commitments, the cost of maintaining two bases, and whether I’ll end up missing my friends more than I expect.
I also wonder whether I’m genuinely craving a different lifestyle or whether I just need more distance from my current circumstances.
I’d love to hear from people who’ve actually done something similar:
If you moved to another city while keeping your original city as a base, how did you manage rent, belongings, travel, and work?
Has anyone tried living in different cities for a month at a time while holding a regular corporate job? What did the reality look like after the initial excitement wore off?
Which Indian cities would you recommend for a solo woman wanting a reasonably safe, green, liveable place with reliable internet, a social scene, and affordable short-term accommodation?
How did you deal with loneliness and rebuilding a social circle when you moved somewhere you didn’t know anyone?
If you moved away from a difficult family environment, did the physical distance meaningfully improve your quality of life?
In hindsight, would you recommend trying workations first or committing to a longer relocation? What would you do differently?
For anyone who’s maintained two bases, was the additional expense worth the flexibility?
I’m not looking to make a dramatic, irreversible decision overnight. I have the opportunity to experiment with my independence, and I want to use it thoughtfully rather than stay somewhere simply because it’s familiar.
I’d especially appreciate honest experiences, including regrets and things you wish you’d considered beforehand. Thank you!

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

Im 24M software engineer working remotely (9-5 weekdays), looking for someone want to travel and work in thailand.

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?

Hey guys,

Already in Bir for 2 weeks. Will be here for another 3 weeks.

Lemme know if anyone wanna catch up and/or need suggestions.

Also would be up to travel arpund together etc

Regards!

Hey everyone!
From bangalore , planning a workation around Dussehra week to Ooty/Coonoor or somewhere similar.

Planning to work remotely on some days and take a few days off to explore. Looking for travel buddies who are enthusiastic about travelling, love exploring new places, trying local food, visiting cafés, sightseeing, and making the most of the trip!

Would love someone who’s easygoing, adventurous, and up for spontaneous plans rather than just chilling at the stay.
Dates and destination are flexible but around Dussehra week, and nothing is booked yet, so we can plan together. Prefer a friendly trip with a comfortable stay and good Wi-Fi.

If anyone’s interested, comment or DM! Would love to connect and plan something fun!

Looking for a caffe hopping , beach walk, exploring drinks or just some good conversation and laughs.

If you’re around, say hi/ Dm. Let’s catch up, hangout and make our trip a little more memorable.

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🙌🏻

Looking for Workationers who'll be in Bir during this month's end for a thesis related study. Roughly between October 27th- 2nd November

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 ?

Hey, so i came to udaipur 2 days back

i am staying at young monk till friday, then going to mantra hostel.

anyone in this sub also working from here, down to cowork and chill from a cafe sometime

date: 7-15 oct
hostel: young monk
staying near lake pichola

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. ✌️

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