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The Untold story of Jibhi : How one Mudhouse turned a hidden village into India's offbeat travel hotspot and why I had to leave.

The Untold story of Jibhi : How one Mudhouse turned a hidden village into India's offbeat travel hotspot and why I had to leave.

The Untold story of Jibhi : How one Mudhouse turned a hidden village into India's offbeat travel hotspot and why I had to leave.

Rahul Kumar

Aug 28, 20256 min read

I Wish Someone Told Me This Before I Built My First Homestay

I Wish Someone Told Me This Before I Built My First Homestay

I Wish Someone Told Me This Before I Built My First Homestay

Rahul Kumar

Aug 28, 20254 min read

Before You Invest ₹50 Lakh in a Homestay - Read This!

Before You Invest ₹50 Lakh in a Homestay - Read This!

Before You Invest ₹50 Lakh in a Homestay - Read This!

Rahul Kumar

Aug 26, 20254 min read

Travellers gathered around a bonfire outside a mountain hostel in Jibhi, illustrating community-focused common-area design.

Travellers gathered around a bonfire outside a mountain hostel in Jibhi, illustrating community-focused common-area design.

Hostel Common Area Design That Builds Community: Lessons from Mudhouse Jibhi

Rahul Kumar

2 days ago8 min read

How to Estimate Costs for Your Dream Homestay - Homestay Building Costs Guide

How to Estimate Costs for Your Dream Homestay - Homestay Building Costs Guide

How to Estimate Costs for Your Dream Homestay - Homestay Building Costs Guide

Rahul Kumar

May 254 min read

Gadagusain Travel Guide 2025: Himachal’s Offbeat Escape

Gadagusain Travel Guide 2025: Himachal’s Offbeat Escape

Gadagusain Travel Guide 2025: Himachal’s Offbeat Escape

Rahul Kumar

Aug 28, 20253 min read

Where to Stay in Gadagusain: Himachal’s Hidden Valley Guide (2025)

Where to Stay in Gadagusain: Himachal’s Hidden Valley Guide (2025)

Where to Stay in Gadagusain: Himachal’s Hidden Valley Guide (2025)

Rahul Kumar

Aug 28, 20253 min read

The Makeover Plan: When Your Property Needs a New Soul - and a New Spotlight

The Makeover Plan: When Your Property Needs a New Soul - and a New Spotlight

The Makeover Plan: When Your Property Needs a New Soul - and a New Spotlight

Rahul Kumar

Aug 28, 20254 min read

Consultancy | The Builder Plan

Consultancy | The Builder Plan

Consultancy | The Builder Plan

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20253 min read

Consulting - The Clarity Call

Consulting - The Clarity Call

Consulting - The Clarity Call

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20253 min read

YouFinder Retreats: What Really Happens When Strangers Meet in the Mountains

YouFinder Retreats: What Really Happens When Strangers Meet in the Mountains

YouFinder Retreats: What Really Happens When Strangers Meet in the Mountains

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20253 min read

Fika Homes: Slow Living in a Village You’ve Never Heard Of

Fika Homes: Slow Living in a Village You’ve Never Heard Of

Fika Homes: Slow Living in a Village You’ve Never Heard Of

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20253 min read

Why Gadagusain is Himachal’s Best-Kept Secret (And Where to Stay)

Why Gadagusain is Himachal’s Best-Kept Secret (And Where to Stay)

Why Gadagusain is Himachal’s Best-Kept Secret (And Where to Stay)

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20252 min read

How Hospitality Projects Can Revive Rural Economies?

How Hospitality Projects Can Revive Rural Economies?

How Hospitality Projects Can Revive Rural Economies?

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20252 min read

Hospitality property illustrating why design alone is not enough for a memorable guest experience

Hospitality property illustrating why design alone is not enough for a memorable guest experience

Why a Beautiful Property Isn’t Enough to Succeed in Hospitality

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20252 min read

Mountain homestay illustrating the practical steps for opening a homestay in Himachal Pradesh

Mountain homestay illustrating the practical steps for opening a homestay in Himachal Pradesh

How to Open a Homestay in Himachal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20254 min read

10 Mistakes First-Time Homestay Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

10 Mistakes First-Time Homestay Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

10 Mistakes First-Time Homestay Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Rahul Kumar

Aug 27, 20253 min read

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