What to pack for a hill homestay

14 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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

Hill weather changes by the hour. Here is what our hosts wish every guest would bring.

Layers

A warm fleece even in summer, a shawl for the evenings and a rain shell from June to September.

Shoes

Trails are rocky and village lanes are steep. Bring shoes with grip and a pair of slippers for the house.

The one thing

A head torch. Power cuts are short but frequent, and the stars are better without a phone in your hand.

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Mornings

Chai at the window: a morning in Naggar

Seasons

Why we love Coorg in the monsoon

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