Around Khairwaya

Food, village activities and day trips.

Find out what the family cooks, which activities they can arrange, and how far it is to nearby places.

The homestay kitchen at Krishna Village Homestay
Village visit

A visit with local people.

Local residents in Khairwaya

Activities & meals

Things to do during your stay.

Arrange village experiences, meals and day trips with the hosts. Prices and group rates are listed as provided by the homestay.

At the house

  1. Traditional chulha cooking

    Vegetarian meals are cooked on an open-fire chulha. The family grinds spices by hand on a traditional stone.

  2. Breakfast & home cooking

    Breakfast may include tea or coffee, sabji puri, parathas, poha, idli, porridge and fresh fruit.

Village & countryside

  1. Morning yoga session

    A yoga session is available in the early morning between 6 and 8 AM.

    ₹1,000 per person

    Minimum 2 guests.

  2. Tractor ride

    Ride along farm tracks, then take a walk near the river.

    ₹1,100 per person

    About 1 hour · includes an English-speaking guide and tea.

  3. Village cycle tour

    Set out at 6 AM on a guided bicycle ride through the surrounding villages and their morning routines.

    ₹2,200 per person

    Minimum 2 guests · 1.5–2 hours · includes an English-speaking guide and tea.

  4. Lunch at the countryside farm

    Meet local farmers, learn about crops and enjoy a hot lunch in natural surroundings.

    ₹2,500 per person

    1.5–2 hours · includes an English-speaking guide and lunch.

  5. Village pottery

    Visit the village potter, learn about making clay pots and try your hand at the craft.

    ₹3,500 per person

    Minimum 2 guests · 1–1.5 hours · includes an English-speaking guide, tea, snacks and a donation.

  6. Sundowner tea near the Pokhar

    Enjoy sunset views with hot tea and snacks near the village pond.

    ₹1,200 per person

    Minimum 2 guests · 1–1.5 hours · includes an English-speaking guide, tea or coffee and snacks.

  7. Candlelight dinner

    A specially decorated evening for couples.

    ₹1,200 per person, additional to MAPAI room rate · ₹1,400 per person with CPAI booking

    Available from September to March.

  8. Village walk

    Take a guided morning walk through the village, meet local residents and stop for tea with a village family.

    ₹2,000 per person

    For 2–4 guests · 1–1.5 hours · includes an English-speaking guide and tea.

  9. Cooking session

    Join the hosts to prepare two traditional Assamese dishes, then enjoy them for lunch or dinner.

    1 guest: ₹3,500 · 2 guests: ₹6,000 · 4 guests: ₹9,000 total

    2–2.5 hours · includes an English- and Hindi-speaking host and lunch or dinner.

  10. Traditional folk music evening

    Hear a performance by the local community.

    ₹6,000 for 2–4 guests · ₹7,500 for 5 or more guests

Nearby places

Visit Sonagiri, Dabra or Orchha.

Local market / town visit

Visit the local market in Dabra, 21 km each way.

Sonagiri & Dabra

Sonagiri Jain Temple and Dabra Navgrah are around 36 km away, about 40 minutes by road. Day-trip transfers are available.

Orchha

Orchha is around 95 km away, about two hours by road, and can be arranged as a drop from the homestay.

Ask Dinesh about day-trip transport and drop-off prices.

Contact the homestay

Plan a few nights

Two sample itineraries.

2 nights: village + countryside

  • Day 1arrive, settle in and have a home-cooked meal.
  • Day 2choose a tractor ride, cycle tour, pottery or farm lunch; finish with tea by the village pond.

3 nights: village + Sonagiri + Orchha

  • Day 1arrive and settle into the homestay.
  • Day 2spend the day around the village and farm.
  • Day 3visit Sonagiri Jain Temple + Dabra Navgrah; around 36 km / 40 minutes.
  • Day 4depart or arrange an Orchha drop, around 95 km / 2 hours.

Farm & village videos

Out beyond the homestay.

Short clips of the nearby countryside.

A visit to a local farm

Village walk and school visit