India, Nov. 16 -- Rohan, a young techie from Pune, has been planning his trip for months. He is not just looking for a getaway; he is looking for a stage where his new band, 'Chromatic Wave,' can perform live. Along with this, he has planned a trip across Northeast India and intends to visit three states: Megha laya, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. On the first day, he hires a cab from Guwahati to Shillong and checks into a homestay an increasingly popular choice among young travellers. Within this travel itinerary lies an ecosystem that empowers cab operators, local homestay owners, and small-scale business owners in Meghalaya and the broader Northeast region.

Blessed with rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes, Meghalaya has emerg...