Home Stay Tourism
There are places where they are known as bed & breakfast, but in India, we just
cannot think of another way to describe this apart from a “Home Stay”. Staying with
Indian hosts is a unique way of getting closer to the psyche of the people and its
culture. These are a group of people who just love looking after visitors and are
proud of their hospitality and traditions. The selection is wide and covers Delhi,
Jaipur, quaint hill stations in Uttrakhand and Himachal, most parts of Kerala and
Coorg, in Karnataka. Some of them are really “special places” to say and at times
the hosts may not be present on site but that does not diminish the value of your
stay a bit… Home stays in Rajasthan are gaining more and more popularity day by
day. Different people offer different facilities in their homes. Some provide only
accommodation, while others offer the facilities of meals, cultural evening etc.
Home stay in Rajasthan, India is an excellent option even from security point of
view. Even for a female traveler, home stays are a better option than any other
form of lodging. Another positive feature of home stays is that you get personalized
treatment from the family you are residing with and get to see the real Rajasthan.
You can find the tariff ranging from the lowest to that matching with the hotels.
Home stays in Rajasthan are meant to suit everyone's needs and pockets. So, next
time you visit Rajasthan, try to stay at these homes and get a taste of the real
state.
HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS OF HOME STAY
Distinctive and Characterful Accommodations There's no better way to experience
the incredibly diversity and charm of India than at a homestay. The options are
almost endless and include plantation bungalows, historic havelis (mansions), and
remote rural cottages.
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Personalized Service In contrast to a hotel, a homestay usually only has a few rooms.
The family who resides there runs it, and acts as host. This guarantees that guests
receive plenty of individual attention. You can spend as little or as much time
with the host family as you like. Some guests choose only to dine with them, while
others spend hours chatting to them. Regardless, staying with an Indian family is
the easiest way of finding out about Indian culture and way of life.
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Local Knowledge The wealth of information that the hosts have about their local
area makes deciding what to see and do a breeze. Such local knowledge is extremely
helpful in getting the most from your visit. Many hosts are delighted to show their
guests around their local area, providing them with invaluable insights that simply
aren't available from a guide book.
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Home Cooked Food There's a huge difference between the Indian food served in restaurants
and hotels, and the food that's cooked in an Indian home. By staying at a homestay,
you'll be able to taste authentic Indian home cooked food, made to order. It's a
lot lighter, and has more variation and flavor than restaurant food. Some homestays
even welcome their guests into their kitchen, and let them watch and participate
in the cooking process.
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Unique Activities As a guest at a homestay, the focus is on you, and your likes
and preferences. The hosts are usually very accommodating and will put a great deal
of effort into arranging activities that are of interest to you. These activities
will vary depending on location. Exploring a coffee plantation in Coorg, watching
a polo match in Rajasthan, herding animals in remote northern India, village visits,
picnics, and temple tours are just some of the options. Guests are often invited
to attend weddings, or other festivals that are happening, as well.
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