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

When I built my first Mud House, an experiential hostel in the Himalayas back in 2017, I had no idea what I was doing. I had a visual. I had a feel. I had a dream.But I had no plan or a blueprint.

So I made mistakes small ones that cost lakhs, and big ones that could’ve been avoided if someone had just sat me down and said, “Before you build, think like a traveler, Think like an operator. Think like a brand.”

This blog is that sit-down.If you’re dreaming of starting your own cafe, hostel, homestay, or retreat this might be the most important thing you read before spending your first 5, 10, or 50 lakhs.

Why You Need a Hospitality Consultant - Even If You Think You Don’t

Most people don’t think they need consultancy.

They’ve stayed in beautiful places.They’ve travelled a lot.They’ve imagined their dream property in the mountains or on the coast.

But what they don’t realize is this:

Running a soulful, successful hospitality project is an entirely different skillset.

It’s not just about design. It’s about market fit, storytelling, operations, guest emotions, brand positioning, and dozens of micro-decisions that determine whether your place becomes someone’s favourite memory or just another listing.

You’ll Either Pay in Lakhs for Mistakes or Invest Once in Clarity

Here’s what I’ve seen over the last 8 years:

• A property in a stunning location that had zero bookings for months because the concept didn’t match the region.

• A hostel with Instagrammable design, but no soul or story  and guests never returned.

• A retreat that spent ₹20L+ on interiors but forgot to budget for marketing and experience design.

I’ve been called after these disasters happened.

What I offer now is a way to avoid them completely.

My Consultancy Isn’t Corporate - It’s Crafted for Dreamers Like You

I work with people who are building from love not just for profit.

Whether you’re just starting out with a plot of land, or you already run a homestay that needs a complete makeover, I meet you where you are. And together, we bring your vision to life in a way that’s financially smart, emotionally rich, and operationally strong.

What You Can Choose From

Clarity Call — ₹10,000

If you’re confused, overwhelmed, or just don’t know where to start this 45-60 minute call will change most of the things for you.

Perfect for:

People with a dream, but no clarity on how to begin.

Got land?

Got a house you want to convert?

Or just an idea?

In this call, we will:

• Identify what type of property suits your goals & location

• Avoid common first-time mistakes

• Map your next 3 action steps

• Discuss concept, feasibility, and potential returns

Builder Plan — ₹1,00,000+

If you’re starting something new, this is your best choice-

We’ll work 1:1 for 4–6 weeks like your personal co-founder to help you:

• Finalize the concept and experience

• Design the property (structure + interiors + feelings + spatial flow)

• Choose pricing, amenities, and setup your kitchen.

• Build the brand story, tone, and identity

• Create a 6-month roadmap for launch, team, hiring and marketing

Why it’s worth it:One wrong decision (like bathroom placement or pricing) can cost lakhs.This plan ensures you don’t make them.

Makeover Plan — ₹2,00,000+

Already running a homestay or hostel, but something’s off?

This premium plan is for revamping properties that are:

• Getting low occupancy

• Not attracting the right kind of travellers

• Struggling with operations, brand clarity, or revenue

What you get:

• Complete audit of current design, operations, and guest experience

• Property repositioning (based on vibe, audience, and brand)

• Revenue-boosting ideas (experiences, upgrades, pricing fixes)

• Brand story + communication overhaul

• Photo & video shoot to reposition your listing and Instagram

• Team training + on-site handholding (if required)

  
  

Goal:To turn your “pretty but struggling” property into a soulful, profitable, memorable experience.

Past Projects

• Helped a mountain homestay go from ₹1.2L/month to ₹3.5L/month in off-season, just by repositioning.

• Advised a Goa hostel to increase off-season bookings by 65% through storytelling and activity design.

• Saved a café ₹6L in renovation cost by identifying a smarter kitchen layout.

It’s real people, real projects with real results.

Why Me?

Because I’ve lived it.

• I’ve built properties from scratch in Jibhi, Goa, and Gadagusain, when no one knew those names.

• I’ve run hostels, home-stays, and creative retreats since 2017.

• I’ve trained over 300+ people in my Dreamers Fellowship & Workshops to build home-stays and retreats.

• I’ve been incubated by IIT Mandi, won a National Startup Award in tourism, and lived the slow mountain life for years- while mentoring others to do the same.

• Past volunteers, travellers & friends are running 50+ leading travel brands across India.

  
  

This isn’t just work for me- it’s a way of life.

This Might Be the Best Investment You Make

People spend ₹50L building a property.But they hesitate to spend ₹50K getting the right foundation for it.

Don’t make that mistake.

Before you open doors to guests, open a door for clarity.

Book your first Clarity Call today, or write to me if you’re ready for a full plan. I only take a few projects per season, because I like to go deep. Let’s build something unforgettable.Together.