Meet Bayberry
Energetic, Helpful, Responsible
A warm, simple & rustic homestay in remote rural Himalayas. Unsuitable if looking for curated touristy experiences. Ideal for those looking for offbeat, original & unadulterated experiences.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Village Isoti was established over ten generations ago by two Istwal brothers from Village Naukhandi. The village is located midway to the top of Ameli Parwat, arguably the highest feature in Chaundkot. The once thriving and prosperous village however has been deeply afflicted by migration and is now trying to slowly revive itself and claw its way back to former glory.
The village folk of Isoti are gentle, warm & industrious with exceptionally large hearts. Bulk of the inhabitants at Isoti are farmers who practice natural agriculture and grow traditional crops like Grains & Millets. They live a frugal and eminently simple life, toiling hard all through the year to make their ends meet. The village folk are deeply religious and celebrate their traditional festivals and occasions with customary gaiety and enthusiasm.
Isoti is a beautiful village blessed with an abundance of natural beauty and natural resources. It overlooks a mesmerizing green valley. The village has a perennial natural spring and a seasonal rivulet meanders close to the village. The Himalayan sunsets one witnesses at Isoti are truly spellbinding and awe inspiring.
Isoti is home to the Non Profit Organization called 'The Dagdiya Foundation'. Dagdiya means a friend in the local lingo and the Non Profit is actively working towards Women empowerment and Youth mobilization. You can find more about the Dagdiya Foundation by looking it up on Social Media under #bemydagdiya
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Village Isoti was established over ten generations ago by two Istwal brothers from Village Naukh&i. The village is located midway to the top of Ameli Parwat, arguably the highest feature in Chaundkot. The once thriving & prosperous village however has been deeply afflicted by migration & is now trying to slowly revive itself & claw its way back to former glory.
Isoti is a beautiful village blessed with an abundance of natural beauty & natural resources. Isoti overlooks a mesmerizing green valley & has a perennial natural spring as well as a seasonal rivulet meandering close to the village. The Himalayan sunsets one witnesses at Isoti are truly spellbinding & awe inspiring.
The village folk of Isoti are gentle, warm & industrious with exceptionally large hearts. Bulk of the inhabitants at Isoti are farmers who practice natural agriculture & grow traditional crops like Grains & Millets. They live a frugal & eminently simple life, toiling hard all through the year to make their ends meet. The village folk are deeply religious & celebrate their traditional festivals & occasions with customary gaiety & enthusiasm.
Isoti is home to the Non Profit Organization called 'The Dagdiya Foundation'. Dagdiya means a friend in the local lingo & the Non Profit is actively working towards Women empowerment & Youth mobilization. You can find more about the Dagdiya Foundation by looking it up on Social Media under #bemydagdiya
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
The guest shall be staying with the host family and should not hesitate to indicate their requirement to the family.
- Please ask for Hot water for bathing etc minimum one hour prior to requirement as the water is heated over wooden stoves.
- Drinking water can be requested without any such restriction.
Since the guests shall be living with a family amidst a rural community. Following house rules shall apply :-
- The guests shall respect the local sentiments & traditions.
- The guest shall respect the women & elders in the village.
- The guest shall keep their dwellings clean.
- The guest shall not consume liquor without the explicit permission of the head of the family.
- The guests should try & help in the routine chores around the household.
- The guest shall be responsible for their own safety & security while moving around the mountains.
- The guest should try & keep their ecological & carbon footprint minimal.
- Local guide charges Rs 500/- per day in case moving out of the village premises.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.