Map-First Hill Discovery
Find homestays — by village, view and vibe.
Map-first, community-verified, and open. Always.
About this website
Why this exists and what you get
Finding a genuine homestay shouldn't be hidden behind a paywall or lost in scattered listings. Homestay Index is our attempt to simplify and democratize travel in North Bengal. We are building a free, open registry to connect wandering souls with authentic local hosts. Whether you're chasing the monsoon mists in Kurseong or seeking a quiet reading corner in Mirik, you get map-first context, honest amenity-level matching, and total clarity—without the corporate noise. Homestay Index helps you discover reliable stays and better shortlisting for your trip.
This is not a marketplace-style listing dump. It is designed for locality-first decisions with less visual noise.
Locality-first
Every surface tries to orient you around the village, ridge, route, and overall trip feel.
Map-linked
Areas connect naturally into explore, so browsing stays tied to geography instead of becoming abstract card-scrolling.
Village atlas
Start with a specific village
Pick a locality first, then move into explore once you want the map, view, and stay context to line up.