Journal

Letters from the hills.

Stories from our hosts' kitchens, trails and verandahs.

Mornings · 28 Sep 2026 · 4 min

Chai at the window: a morning in Naggar

The first hour of the day at Deodar Attic, from wood smoke to the first bus up the hill.

Seasons · 12 Sep 2026

Why we love Coorg in the monsoon

Waterfalls everywhere, the estate in full green and nobody else on the roads.

Food · 30 Aug 2026

Kitchens of the hills

Siddu, pandi curry, thukpa and appam: what our hosts cook, and why it tastes better up here.

Guides · 14 Aug 2026

What to pack for a hill homestay

Layers, good shoes and one thing nobody remembers. A short list from our hosts.

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