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Indian travellers are turning to offbeat retreats and experiences

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities

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A desire to experience something different after being cooped up because of the pandemic is prompting people to explore new locales

Aneesh PhadnisShally Seth Mohile Mumbai
Mumbai resident Alpa Jani had holidayed in Manali twice but the lure of the Himalayas drove her to the destination a third time over in November. However, instead of a city hotel, she opted to stay in a dome-shaped tent that offered scenic views of the Dhauladhar ranges and the Manali valley.

Like Jani, a growing number of tourists are ditching the comfort of city hotels for offbeat destinations and experiences. “Our seven geodesic dome-shaped tents are booked till the end of January,” says Akshat Jain, co-founder of GlampEco, Manali.

An engineer by training and a mountaineer by heart, Jain started offering