India's most popular chain of backpacker's hostels, Zostel, has a gorgeous property in Panchgani. The Panchgani Zostel is the most ambitious of all of their hostels. Why, you ask? Because the entire property is built out of re-purposed shipping containers that have been decked up with wall art that narrate a story about Panchgani and its culture.
What's The USP: They have ditched the usual bricks-and-mortar philosophy to build the entire property using re-purposed shipping containers that resemble architecture from a sci-fi film (Expect rooms hanging in the middle of nowhere).
What They Offer: The hostel boasts of four types of living facilities: 6 Bed Mixed Container Dorms (INR 999 per night per person) which have three sets of bunk beds in a spacious container, 6 Bed Female Container Dorms, a Private Container Dorm for utmost privacy and comfort (INR 3,599 per night) and Deluxe Private Container Room with a valley view (INR 4,299 per night).
What's More: The property overlooks a gorgeous valley, and has a cafe that serves some delicious food. The in-house activities at Zostel Panchgani will keep you engaged throughout your stay. The property also boasts of high-speed WiFi, making it easy for you to document your stay on Instagram (and make your friends jealous!) You can drive down to Zostel Panchgani, because it isn't that far, and they offer parking as well.