NotOnMap - Rafi's House (SR)

In the historic valley of Chamba, a multitude of tribal communities have settled down over the years. Amongst the first of these communities, is the Gujjar tribal community. Rafi, is held in high esteem and is one of the many Gujjar tribe members present in Chamba, the unexplored and rustic district in Himachal. Spending few days at this rustic and rural homestay in Chamba will make you realise that “very less is needed to live a happy life.” The space ‘Rafi’s’ homestay in Chamba is a unique initiative to help a community develop it’s self-sustainability. Experience a 100 year old mud house which has seen 4 generations of a Gujjar family, living and prospering here. Find peace and experience what hospitality means to the traditional cultures in the unexplored places in India, in a home that has seen the passage of years but has remained untouched by it. There are different types of rooms at ‘Rafi’s’ homestay. You can choose from a private cottage or a large community hall, if you are travelling as a group.Based on your needs you can choose your kind of stay. The Family kitchen is a beautiful example of traditional Himachali kitchens where the room is plastered with mud and cow dung, a warm fire blazes in the hearth keeping the room a cozy temperature even when it is cold outside