If you are having a tough time deciding between mountains and beaches, raise your hands! But worry not, because we have curated a list of hostels and hotels that will make your life easier. Whether you love the sound of the roaring waves or the mystique feeling in the mountains, here's are my top picks.
Lowest Price:
6 bed mixed dorm: Rs 900/ night.
Craft Hostels
Where:
Anjuna, Goa.
Why visit here?
If you want to laze under the Goan sun and experience Goa's flea market scene, then head to Craft Hostels. Anjuna Flea Market & the Saturday Night Market are near the Hostel. In addition, Anjuna Beach and St. Michael's Church are also located close by.
Lowest price:
6 bed mixed dorm: Rs 600/ night.
Shalom Backpackers Rishikesh
Where:
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Why visit here?
Shalom is a Hebrew word which means peace and harmony. This hostel in the divine city of Uttarakhand is a perfect representation of its name.
Where:
Lowest price:
6 bed mixed dorm: Rs 450/ night.
Rainbow Lining Hostels
Where:
Palolem, South Goa.
Why visit here?
Do you enjoy empty beaches and the soothing sound of waves? Then head to Palolem in South Goa and stay at this cheerful hostel. The Palolem beach is at a walking distance from this hostel and you will enjoy a wonderful "me-time" here.
Lowest price:
6 bed mix dorm: Rs 450/ night.
Tent: Rs 300/ night.
Chalet Windflower
Where:
Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Why visit here?
This beautiful chalet in the lap of the Beas river valley is a perfect place for a romantic gateway or an intimate get together with your family. The rustic feeling of this place is all you need for connecting with the mountains.
Lowest price:
Two Bedroom Villa: Rs 7750/ night.
Villa marigold
Where:
Cavelossim, South Goa.
Why visit here?
A spacious villa, close friends, music, barbeque, and a few beers. Isn't that the perfect setting for a great vacation? Well, you can experience it all with your gang at Villa Marigold in Cavelossim in South Goa. The Cavelossim beach is just a walk away from the property.
Lowest price:
One bedroom villa: Rs 4,000 per night.
Zostel Gokarna
Where:
Kudle Beach Road, Gokarna.
Why visit here?
Overlooking the Gokarna beach, this hostel stands on a hilltop providing probably the most beautiful view of a beach in Gokarna. I would recommend this for someone who is taking their first solo trip.
Lowest price:
6 bed mixed dorm: Rs 650/ night.
Xandari Riverscapes
Where:
Near Pallathuruthy Bridge, Alleppey, Kerala.
Why visit here?
Experience the traditional houseboat stay in "God's own country" Kerala. The backwaters of Alleppey anchors these houseboats which sail along Vembanad Lake. Locally, the houseboats are called "Kettuvallams", and wood harvested from jackfruit trees is used to build these houseboats.
Lowest price:
Two bedroom houseboat: Rs 20,000/ night.
And that's about it! Now go experience the beauty of mountains and beaches by staying at the above locations.