If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a homestay you might wonder what it means and what advantages it offers over other types of accommodation.
Staying in a homestay means that you will be a guest in a private home. It takes the detachment away from tourism, makes the guide book redundant and gives you a unique and unforgettable experience of the intricacies of Indian life and culture.
Don’t take our word for it though.
Discover from travellers why a homestay is the best accommodation in India:
- Homestays are the ideal option
Homestays are the ideal accommodation option a UK visitor reviews in this podcast - Warm, Friendly And Genuine
The homestay experience and concept is explained by a UK journalist visiting Kerala - The homestay experience
Visitors talk about their homestay experience in this video post - Exceptionally comfortable accommodation
In a guest review discover what made his homestay experience memorable - Two month stay in “an amazing home”
Liam from Canada talks about his extended stay in Jaipur while doing voluntary work - Homestays for business travellers
India homestays are a popular choice over hotels for travelling business people.
The homestays are generally houses typical to the region with at most around six guest bedrooms. Some homestays have rooms for guests in separate “cottages”, others offer rooms within the house. The standard of facilities is high with en-suite bathrooms offering all the western facilities you would expect to find in a boutique hotel.
Some of the benefits of staying in a homestay include:
- Enjoy authentic Indian food at its very best – home cooked
- Benefit from the local knowledge of your hosts
- Book tours and activities through your hosts who will have links with reputable tour operators
- Experience real Indian hospitality and culture
Find out about the homestay experience and don't forget to check out our ideas on things to do in India or browse our India homestays.
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Homestay is becoming very popular in India. But standards and quality are not uniform across the board. Some Homestay organisers are more professional than others.
July 7th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Hi Jal,
We agree. You will be pleased to know that each one of our homestays is carefully selected and inspected to ensure they comply with the high standards of Mahindra Homestays, including comfort, cleanliness, safety and originality. All the host families of the Homestays have been met and the houses visited and stayed in by our people before we recommend them to you!
November 13th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
i need to book for 26th nov for a day for 1 person to stay at Ajmer,
pls revert so as can confirm
November 16th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hi Ajay
Thanks for the comment. One of our reservations team will be in touch to help you with your enquiry.
February 2nd, 2011 at 2:12 am
we are interested in renting for a large family of 9 adults, 3 teenagers and 3 children. we are interested in 2 weeks dec. 17th- dec. 31st.
February 2nd, 2011 at 2:14 am
do you have anything available for what we want?
February 3rd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Hi Claire
Thanks for the interest – a member of our reservations team will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements!
March 2nd, 2011 at 11:04 am
Hi please can you quote me a price for a two week homestay in Kovalam
Thank you Jane
June 9th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Need a homestay in Jaipur and in Udaipur, in Varanasi and cochin.
Thank you.