Rana's House, Mcleodganj

The hotel has a beautiful view of the hills of McLeod Ganj and a convenient private backdoor that is a five-minute stair climb away from the lively market street, so you're never going to run out of culture in forms food, textile and people to explore in this pretty town. Our hosts were very gracious people who had vast insider knowledge of the most authentic eateries and shops to visit in the town, helping us avoid the tourist trap of ending up in generic and commercialized establishments. I loved working from their spacious, quiet and very tidy common space while getting views of snowy peaks and gorgeous clouds all day. The studio room I lived in was quite big with a private balcony, which I found very suitable to perhaps spend weeks living in while working remotely, and I'm certain I will be doing that when I visit again.