After a busy few weeks city hopping with Rawat we were looking for somewhere a little less urban to stay put and relax for a few days, preferably near to Mohali where we would be watching India V England in the test series. We found Aura Art Stay on hostel bookers; it's a hostel cum artist retreat located in among a cluster of rural Punjab villages. Originally the art stay had been an invitation only month-long residency for 12 artists at a time, however, they have very recently opened their doors to backpackers inbetween residencies. The setting is an inspiration in itself, an extremely well equipped artist studio is surrounded by a maze of jungle like gardens and hammock hide-out spots; bellissimo! Because the location is so remote breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in the room price, which at £12 a night is a bargain. We felt so at home for the 5 days, made possible with the delicious home cooked meals, Fifi the hostel dog continually at our sides and of our course the wonderful hosts Anuja, Apurva and Atul. Cheers lovers!
Aura Art Stay in ten photographs
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