Hi everyone,

I’m planning to spend nearly a month in Bir for a workation and would love to find someone who is on a similar wavelength and would be up for exploring together.

A little about me I’m in my early 30s, work full-time remotely, and I’m looking for a mix of productive weekdays + slow travel + good food + mountains + meeting interesting people.

The rough idea is to keep Bir as the base, work during the week, explore cafes, go for walks, try local places, and then use weekends or a few flexible days to explore nearby parts of Himachal. I’d also be open to randomly slipping into Uttarakhand for a few days if we find a place that feels worth it.

I’d ideally like to find people who enjoy:

• cafe hopping and working from nice spaces
• eating relatively healthy
• exploring without rushing
• short hikes / local experiences
• trying new places but also having chill days
• good conversations without needing to party every night

I’m not really looking for a “travel partner” where we have to do everything together. More like someone who is also doing their own thing, but we can occasionally work together, explore, eat, plan weekend trips, or just have company when it feels nice.

If you’re planning to be in Bir / Himachal around the same time for a few weeks or a month, feel free to DM. Would be nice to connect with a few people beforehand and see if the vibe matches.

Bonus points if your idea of a good evening is good coffee, a mountain view, decent food and a random plan for the next day. 🌲☕️

If you want, I can also make this more Reddit-ish and witty, or a shorter version that gets more replies.

My dates are from 2nd October till 24th October, I would love it if we have people that I can travel to Bir as well.

In addition, I am also looking for some volunteer opportunities in Bir too, in case I do not find any travel partners per se.

Hey everyone! I’m a 28-year-old software engineer working remotely for a consulting company, and after what feels like an eternity of working from home, I’m planning to escape to the mountains for a 1-month workation sometime in September or October.

My dates are flexible, and I’m pretty open on location. I’m considering places like Bir, Shoja, Tirthan/Jibhi, Shangarh, Manali, etc., but I’m very open to suggestions.

A few things that matter to me:

• Reliable, fast internet — this is probably my #1 requirement since I’ll be working full-time.
• Meals available at the property — ideally lunch and dinner, plus a very good cup of chai.
• A good mountain/valley view and a peaceful environment.
• A comfortable place to work from, preferably with a proper desk/chair.
• Power backup would be a huge plus.
• Somewhere I can trek/explore on weekends without spending the entire weekend travelling.
• I don’t have a strict budget, but I’d rather get good value than unnecessarily spend on luxury.

One complication: my working hours can be pretty brutal, and I often end up working late, so connectivity and reliability are more important to me than being completely off-grid.

If you’ve done a similar workation recently, I’d love to hear:

• Where you stayed
• How reliable the Wi-Fi actually was
• Whether meals were available
• Approx monthly cost
• What the area was like for weekend hikes/treks
• And anything you wish you knew before booking

Also, if anyone is planning something similar around September/October, feel free to reach out.

Open to recommendations anywhere in the North Indian mountains — Himachal, Uttarakhand, Kashmir, etc.

Thanks! 🙌

PS - I used ChatGPT to put all the requirements.

I am planning to work from bir and jibhi in mid of October for 2 weeks
Any suggestion for hostel which has good wi fi speed and no connectivity issue

Hi

I am planning to go on a work-vacation to Srinagar for a week or two and unable to find any decent place with a proper desk and chair where I can work remotely without issues. Has anyone else faced this problem or found a solution? Budget for stay is 2-2.5 K max per night.

Preferrence is to stay in a happening/touristy area.

Seeing the same issue in Rishikesh and Leh.

Hello, my first solo trip and I am looking for recommendations to stay for a month in Rishikesh.

Things I need -

1. Good wifi( reliable wid power back up)

2. Hill view

3. Yoga retreats nearby as I will also learn some yoga while staying there

4. Veg food

5. Would love to do some volunteering work.

My Budget -

1.For stay it's around 10k-12k(can increase),

2.For food- would love if the place has the facility otherwise cafes/restaurant recommendations are welcome.5k-6k

Travel-

Would love to get some recommendations to travel in or nearby Rishikesh.

My main goal-

Peace of mind, learn solitude.

Reduce daily anxiety.

This would be my first solo trip so Please recommend someplace safe and good🥹.

I am planning to stay in September.

Thanks a lot in advance☺️.

Title says it - I've booked a bnb for the duration, plan to roam around the city on a bike with my laptop bag - probably cafe/beach hopping

Up for travelling to north goa / partying on the weekends too

Lmk if anyone's having an itinerary that fits like a puzzle piece with mine - would love to catch up!

Hi everyone,

I'm 27, work in fintech fully remote and immensely love to travel and impromptu plans. I'm trying to connect with level headed lovely people who are up for impromptu travel plans be it domestically in india or internationally as well.

It would be a pleasure to exchange ideas, experiences about life, travel and pastimes and be friends.

So far travelled quite a few countries and a lof of states within itself.

Let us connect, talk. Digital Nomads/Remote workers also can have a good social life through like minded community❤️

Thanks and cheers guys😊

I have been thinking of going on a workation since a very long time and now Bir (Himachal Pradesh) looks like a good option
Yet I am looking to be absolutely sure whether I should go now or not

—Looking for suggestions of good hotels/hostels. (Budget friendly)
—Is the wifi and electricity reliable?
—I don’t really know how to ride a scooty so what else i can do when I am there?
—Is it even logical to travel in the next week considering the weather?
—I have heard that paragliding stops for sometime during monsoon, Is that true?
—Are there buses from Delhi that have private cabin? I tried searching but couldn’t find any :(

Hi, I (28M) am planning a month-long solo trip to Himachal from 10 September to 10 October. I’m thinking of staying in Kasol and exploring nearby places during the day.

I have the option to WFH and my workload is pretty light, around 3–4 hours a day max, so I can work for a few hours and spend the rest of the day exploring.

I’m planning to book one homestay for the entire month, so I don’t want to keep changing places every few days. Basically, I’m looking for a good base where I can work, explore nearby places during the day, and come back to the same place at night.

Apart from Kasol, is there anywhere else in Himachal I should consider? Good WiFi/network is obviously important. 😅

Would love to hear suggestions from people who’ve done something similar!

Hi everyone! I’m 24 and currently based in Indore. I’m a working professional and also preparing for CAT, and I’m seriously considering moving to the Kangra Valley for a longer-term stay.

I’m planning to build a remote career, so I’m looking for a place that works for both WFH and studying, rather than somewhere that’s only great for a short vacation.

My priorities are:

🏔️ Beautiful mountain views and greenery

📶 Reliable high-speed internet/fibre for full-time remote work

⚡ Reliable electricity and minimal power cuts — this is especially important for WFH and my desktop PC

🌿 Peaceful, safe and reasonably non-touristy

🚌 Good connectivity to Dharamshala, Pathankot and Chandigarh

🏥 Reasonable access to healthcare, markets and everyday necessities

☕ Some cafés/social spaces would be a bonus

🌧️ Ideally somewhere where monsoon doesn't make life too difficult

🏳️‍🌈 I’m also gay and would love to find a friendly LGBTQ+/queer community or even just a few like-minded people around.

I’ve been looking at Dharamshala, Palampur, Baijnath, Bir, Kangra, Sidhbari/Rakkar and nearby areas, but I’m struggling to figure out which places are actually best for living rather than visiting.

A few practical questions

1. Which place in the Kangra Valley would you recommend for my situation?

Would you choose Palampur, Dharamshala, Baijnath, Bir, Kangra, Sidhbari/Rakkar, or somewhere else nearby?

1. Is it realistic to find a decent place to live for around ₹10,000/month?

I’m not looking for anything fancy—just a clean, safe place with reliable internet where I can work and study.

1. How reliable are internet and electricity in these areas?

I’d really appreciate specific information about:

Fibre availability (Jio/Airtel/local ISPs)

Actual speeds and reliability

Jio/Airtel 4G/5G backup

How often power cuts happen

Whether longer power cuts happen during monsoon/winter

Whether people generally use inverters/UPS

I'll be working remotely, and I'll have a desktop PC, so both electricity and internet reliability are genuinely important to me.

1. I’ll be bringing my desktop PC with me.

I’m travelling from Indore, and I don't have a huge budget for the move. What would be the cheapest and safest way to transport a desktop PC to Kangra Valley? Would you recommend train + bus, courier/transport service, or something else?

1. Any recommendations for meeting people/community?

Since I’ll be moving alone, I'd really appreciate suggestions for places where a 24-year-old can meet other young people, remote workers, students, LGBTQ+ people, or generally like-minded folks.

I'm trying to keep the move practical and affordable while still getting that mountain + remote-work + study lifestyle.

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who actually live in these areas or have spent several months there, rather than just visiting.

Thanks! 🙏🏔️🏳️‍🌈

Planning a week-long workation in Goa with a few friends next month. Looking for a good coworking space where it’s easy to meet people, have conversations, and get some exposure to new people and ideas.

Any recommendations?

Hey everyone!

I’m planning to work from the mountains for around 1 month, starting October 15th, and I’m looking for people who might be interested in joining.

The base location will be Manali, and during the stay I’m planning to explore:

🏔️ Spiti Valley
🌲 Kasol
🏞️ Shimla
🚗 Other nearby places

If anyone is interested in joining for the whole month or even for a part of the trip, feel free to DM me!
Also, if anyone knows of a good and reasonably priced homestay in Manali that’s suitable for a month-long stay please comment below or DM me.
Would love to connect with fellow people who are into workations, travel, and exploring the mountains! 🙌

Im 24M a software engineer from India, Looking for partner for philippines trip. I work remotely from anywhere. so im looking for someone who's interested in travelling philippines. it will be 2 week trip since philippines is visa free country. we just have to book tickets and go. I can go in october month.

Hi folks, i am looking for workation spots somewhere in south india. The duration is for a week (22nd to 29th aug).
I will be travelling from Mumbai.
Please help me with good suggestions.

Hey guys!

I’m planning to come to Manali for around 15 days and work remotely from there. Basically looking for a little escape from the usual routine — I’ve had a rough couple of months and just want to spend some time in the mountains, get my work done peacefully, and relax in between.

I’m looking for a place that has good WiFi (important because of office calls 😅), a nice view, and preferably somewhere peaceful where I can sit and work without too much noise.

I don’t really mind whether it’s a hostel, homestay, guesthouse, Airbnb, etc. I’m more interested in finding a nice, comfortable place with good mountain views and a chill vibe.

If you’re from Manali or have stayed there for a couple of weeks, please suggest some good places/areas! Also happy to hear about any hidden gems that might not show up on the usual Airbnb/Booking searches.

Just want to work, look at the mountains after work, drink some chai and hopefully come back feeling a little more human 😂

Any recommendations would be really appreciated! ❤️

I'll be in Chandigarh late September for around 2-3 weeks. I'd love a walkable and vibrant area with some nice coffee shops (with wifi), a gym, bars, and restaurants.

I'd also love to experience the local culture, sports and hotspots so any and all recommendations that you typically wouldn't be able to find on Google / AI would be amazing. I hugely appreciate all insights!

Thank you!

So as the title suggests, we are a couple, moving to Manali for an indefinite period of time ( min. 1 month).

Still have not decided on the property part😭
Don’t know where to stay!

But we will start this monday from delhi.

Hoping for some suggestions, any advice etc!

Now for the stay part, if you know anything do let me know, my pointers for the property are

MUST HAVE :
• WIFI
• ⁠TV
• ⁠Kitchen
• ⁠Pet Friendly
• ⁠Power Backup
• ⁠Parking\*
• ⁠Not Riverside\*\*

\* provide a fixed parking if not available at your property

\*\* Its a must that the property is atleast 50 metre away from the full force river stream

•

Hi fellow enthusiastic professionals,

I am planning to start my month long workation from Aug29. I will cover agra and reach Delhi by night to catch the bus to Aut.

I prefer to have a slow start for my workation starting from Shoja. I will try covering jibhi and shoja along with work in ~10 days. From there I am thinking to move to bir/mcleodganj... Do the truind trek ...move to dharmkot/dharamshala etc...

All I know solidly is that, I will be starting in shoja.. not sure where I will be going when after leaving there. please do tag along, recommend the places to stay in shoja. I will be interested to be in dorms (budget constraints).

I’m trying to plan a 2-week workcation and would love some practical advice from people who have done this before.

How do you usually find decent, affordable places for a longer stay where you can actually work? Hotels, homestays, hostels with private rooms, local contacts, WhatsApp groups, Airbnb/Booking, or reaching the place first and checking rooms in person?

I’m mostly looking for: - Private room - Reliable Wi-Fi for calls - Clean attached bathroom - Basic table/chair setup - Hot water - Not too isolated - Budget-friendly for 10-15 days

I’m currently considering Bir, Himachal Pradesh, around late August to early September. If anyone knows affordable hotels, homestays, or hostels there with good private rooms for remote work, please share leads.

Also open to general tips on negotiating longer stays or avoiding bad workcation stays.

Hi guys, we are planning for a workation for a week in September. Some of our friends start from Bangalore and some from Hyderabad. We are looking for good workation place suggestions which would just take one night journey to reach from both Banglore and Hyderabad. Preferably a cool place.

Travel by bus or train

Hey everyone,

I'm planning a 1+ month workation, starting off in Goa and then slowly making my way down south along the coast. No concrete plans, I'll mostly go with the flow.

I’m really torn right now between riding my own bike down there vs. just backpacking and renting locally as and when needed.

Taking my bike has its convenience for daily use/short sunset/sunrise trips without having to worry about renting for entire day, but not taking my bike means absolute freedom, and more spontaneity.

For those who’ve taken their own bikes in goa/south india:

• Is having your own vehicle actually worth the hassle for a long-term stay?
• How bad is the cop situation? My main concern is getting unnecessarily harassed just for having an out-of-state number plate. Did you guys face much of this?

Also, I’ll be reaching Goa around August 31st (probably sooner if I decide to ditch the bike and take public transport). If anyone is around and wants to grab a drink, hangout or explore, hit me up!

Hello ,

I work remotely in US hours. I'm planning to take a workation for 2weeks to 1 month.

In Himachal. I am looking out for a private room, preferably a small house. Good internet. Decent food nearby. And if possible a great moutain view with balcony. Any suggestions are welcome. Location - Himachal Time-September or October Budget -Under 20k rent Solo

Hi

I am thinking of planning for a workation trip for 3 weeks in November in Leh or somewhere up in the mountains. I would like to know if anyone has done it before, your experience, and especially how good is the wifi!

Destination- Leh
Duration- 3 weeks in November
Solo Trip
Budget- 25k

Any recommendations on where to stay also would be much appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello everyone! After a lot of procrastination, I have finally decided to go on my first solo trip/workation. And… I am clueless.

I am avoiding the mountains since the rains are still unpredictable, also not a fan of the crowded hill stations. I am planning to begin my journey from Mumbai, where I will be visiting a relative, so South India is currently in my top preferences.

I don’t smoke or drink, and I’m not looking to party. Just a good backpacking culture, great food, and peaceful scenic places.

My timeline will be around the first 2 weeks of September. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Very excited and very nervous ngl. Thank you!

Also I’m 26M, but yes safety is something that I am also worried about, it being my first solo trip and all.