Our Story

Born in the foothills of Uttarakhand, GharOnGo was created to share authentic homes that feel like home.

Uttarakhand Home
It Started With a Simple Idea

What if discovering a new place could feel a little more like coming home?

GharOnGo began in 2018 with a simple belief, the best way to experience a place is through its homes, people and stories.
What started with a single cottage in Mukteshwar has grown into over 1,200+ homestays across India, connecting travellers with local hosts and experiences of local meals, a new perspective, a hidden view, or a reason to discover somewhere new.
We saw an opportunity to bring two sides together: travellers seeking meaningful stays and hosts looking to reach the right guests.
That's where GharOnGo began.

Our Mission

Make local stays easier to discover. We connect travellers with local homestay owners, making it easier to discover authentic stays and lesser-known destinations. At the same time, we help hosts get discovered by travellers looking for their next stay.

Our Vision

A world where every destination feels closer. We envision a future where travellers discover destinations through local homestays, the people who call them home and the stories that make each place unique.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Core Values

Warmth & Hospitality

Every stay is treated with genuine warmth, care, and attention.

Sustainability

We respect nature and support local economic sustainability.

Trust & Safety

Verified properties, secure transactions, and 24/7 guest support.

Authentic Experiences

Live like a local, learn the culture, food, and real stories.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND GharOnGo

Meet Our Team

Mukesh Singh Negi
Mukesh Singh Negi
Founder

"A Uttarakhand native and the idea behind GharOnGo"

Sachin Kumar
Sachin Kumar
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

"Sachin looks from business and growth to partnerships and the direction."

Birender Yadav
Birender Yadav
Head of Operations & Host Partnerships

"Birender leads GharOnGo’s on-ground operations"

Nidhi Chirvi
Nidhi Chirvi
Head of Business Strategy & Partnerships

"Nidhi works on the relationships and opportunities shaping GharOnGo’s next chapter."

Priya Mehta
Ritika
Community & Guest Experience Manager

"Ritika helps coordinate communication and engagement across the platform."

Rohit Malhotra
Vishal Upadhyay
Head of Technology & Product

"Vishal Make sure finding a stay feels simple for you."

Karan Verma
Shivani
Portal Operations & Listings Manager

"The details matter and Shivani makes sure they’re taken care of."

Ananya Kapoor
Prateek
Head of Customer Relations & Experience

"Prateek believes a good experience shouldn't end after you find a stay."

Ananya Kapoor
Ambika
Content & Editorial Manager

"Ambika turns places, people and experiences into stories worth discovering."

Simran Kaur
Chahat
Social Media & Community Manager

"Chahat is the voice you meet online."

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