PRESS

“Celebrities such as Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan have indulged in the property’s bespoke experiences such as tea tasting, local Himalayan meals, nature trails, yoga sessions and bonfire nights.”

- VOGUE, MAY 2022

“A good place to experience Palampur’s tea heritage is the Wah Tea Estate. Spread over 500 acres of land, the 165-year-old estate now owned by the Prakash family, offers daily tea tours. The Lodge by Wah, with its mud cottages with slate roofs, built in-line with local architectural traditions surrounded by woods and forests, is a good option for those seeking a mix of rustic and chic.”

- Conde Nast Traveller, May 2022

“None of us has a background in hospitality, but we all enjoy travelling and meeting people. This made it easy to convert our beautiful home into a homestay, and welcome guests from around the world. We use our travel experiences to enhance the stay for our guests, and since we think of our visitors as personal guests, hosting comes quite naturally to us.”

- Yellow chapter, April 2021

“A walk around the estate after a tea tasting tour with Surya showcases current and future sustainability projects. Citronella has been planted to make repellent, camphor purifies the air, aquaponics breed fish and irrigate polyhouses, a seed bank is ready for the future. The family has taken many other such steps to create a sustainable life.”

- Lonely Planet, January 2021

“Though one might have to wait for a little while to relax in this eco-friendly homestay, as Himachal Pradesh borders are still not open for tourists; but, once it is, it’ll all be worth the wait.”

- Travel and Leisure, June 2020

“Upasana Prakash, Co-owner of The Wah Tea Estate Homestay in Palampur Tells us All About Life in The Hills, Why It’s The Perfect Vacay Spot & More.”

- Delhi Planet, June 2019

“Built in a completely environmentally-friendly fashion, The Lodge at Wah in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is your hilly escape from the ever-growing cloud of air pollution in the city; right from the gorgeous views of the tea estate to an all-organic menu to gorge on."

— Little black book, delhi, December 2017

"Sited within the sprawling Wah Tea Estate, The Lodge at Wah is the perfect place at which to set up camp. It’s far enough from the madding crowds of McLeodganj and Dharamshala, but close enough – only about an hour away – to allow for a visit should the need arise. The lodge is a charming homestay, run by Upasana and Surya Prakash, a young couple who also own the tea estate."