Inside C2 Pods in Varanasi, which offers Japanese-style compact, small, tech-enabled sleeping units. (Special Arrangement) From sleeping in a capsule pod, stargazing from an open-air bed to living in a Hobbit Home straight out of The Lord of The Rings : Uttar Pradesh is pushing unconventional and offbeat stays to attract younger, short-stay travellers. Under its ‘New Tourism Startup Units’ category, officials said proposals have been invited for such “experience-driven”, “tech-enabled” accommodation, that are also low cost and go beyond traditional hotels. On the anvil -Capsule pods: These Japanese-style compact, small, tech-enabled sleeping units are already operational in Varanasi, especially around high-footfall areas, offering a budget -friendly alternative. This model is actively being promoted, said officials. – Caravan tourism: These are being planned as self-contained mobile accommodation units, supported by designated routes and places to halt.…