Become an urban gardener at Manasi Bungalow
A weekend home for the Bhatias, this boutique property was a gift by businessman-turned-urban farmer Kamlesh Bhatia to his entrepreneur wife Minal, when their daughter Manasvi was born. They opened their retreat as a homestay to friends and acquaintances in 2006. "Our idea is to let the homestay out to those who are looking for an experiential stay instead of just a place to crash over the weekend," says Manasvi. They only recently opened bookings via AirBnB, Facebook and Instagram.

"We are open to guests learning farming in the 20,000 sq ft organic garden by the lake, kitchen gardening, practising yoga outdoors and meditating," Kamlesh adds. Maushi, the caretaker, is also one of the many reasons people love to visit the place and enjoy her cup of chai made from ingredients planted from the garden of the property. The white walls of the property can be used for projecting films and movies. Inside, the comfy marbled seating in the living room and bedroom, with high ceilings make for cosy corners to simply laze around and chat.