This heritage bungalow in Panchgani is a family-run guesthouse/ heritage hotel. The hosts cook some delicious Parsi cuisine. So the next time you're taking a holiday at a hill station near Mumbai or Pune, consider Panchgani and stay at this lovely heritage hotel. To view more details and book online, go to www.namastay.in or call +91 80 65 83 86 89

This is a neat and clean family-run jungle lodge in the jungles of masinagudi in the southern state of Masinagudi in Tamil Nadu. To stay here, log on to www.namastay.in or call +91 80 6583 8689 to book. You can also send a mail to CustomerCare (at) Travacco (dot) com

In 1498, when Vasco da Gama landed on the shores of India, legend has it, that this is probably where he stayed. This 500 year old house has been preserved even since and is now open to travellers visiting Kochi (Cochin) in Kerala, South India. To know more about this legendary house, visit http://www.namastay.in or call +91 80 65 83 86 89 or email CustomerCare ( at ) travacco ( . ) com

This is a heritage bungalow in the wild jungles of masinagudi in Tamil Nadu in the south of India. The property is over a 100 years old and has exquisite interiors and decor. This is now open to travelers wanting to experience the wild jungles of Masinagudi in Tamil Nadu and live is a stylish heritage house. You can book this stay online at http://www.namastay.in or call +91 80 65 83 86 89

This is a 150 year old heritage homestay in the backwaters of Kumarakom in Kerala. It's built in the traditional Kerala architecture with a central courtyard. This the 5th generation that currently lives here and they have now opened this place to tourists. Come stay here and experience a slice of history. Book online at http://www.namastay.in or call +91 80 65 83 86 89.

A local roadside restaurant in Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu (South India) serving freshly cooked south Indian 'meals'. A typical meal would have a healthy combination of chapati's/roti (Indian bread), daal (lentils), sambhar (vegie and lentil broth) some vegetables, curd, buttermilk, pickle, rice and if you're lucky, some padads/ poppadams and a sweet. Phew! For locals this is a daily affair but for anyone traveling from other parts of India, or even from abroad, it’s an experience not to miss! At namastay.in we’re traveling India to find unique place to stay - homestays, heritage stays, rural village stay, that’s lets people experience the real India. For more, have a look at www.namastay.in or call +91 80 6583 8689

This is a family run homestay in Alleppey/ Alappuzha, Kerala, India. The family is extremely warm and the atmosphere at the homestay is great! The wife is a fantastic cook and has also published a book on cooking. This is a registered homestay and is safe for foreign tourists. It has also been whetted by www.namastay.in This homestay is open to guests and can be booked on www.namastay.in

This colonial bungalow in the hills of Ooty is about a 100 Years old. Ooty is a hill station in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in the Nilgiri mountain range. Famous for its tea, Ooty also has a lot of plantation stays. Though there are loads of hotels in Ooty, only now a lot of the heritage properties are being converted into bed and breakfasts and homestays. www.namastay.in is building a network of these homestays and heritage stays across India.

Take a peek into the life in rural India. Shown here is a village homestay in Arasinamakki in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The homestay is clean and surrounded by pristine nature. Whats more, the hosts speak good English, which is an added convenience. This homestay in Arasinamakki is an ideal getaway from Mangalore, Cochin and Bangalore. Travelers can now book and stay at this unique village homestay. A detailed description of this accommodation can be found at http://www.namastay.in or guests can call at +91 80 65 83 86 89.