Homestays Of India Welcomes First Guest To Promote Community Tourism In Jashpur

Cooked Meals, Cultural Immersion And Serene Rural Surroundings

As part of its initiative to promote community-based tourism in Jashpur district, Homestays of India recently hosted its first guest from Tamil Nadu. Mahesh, who has been traveling across India by road for the past month with his pet dog Max, chose a local homestay in Jashpur to enjoy home-cooked meals and immerse himself in the region’s culture and everyday life. 

During his stay in Jashpur, Mahesh was hosted by Vipin and his family at their homestay which is part of a village that has been adopted by Homestays of India, in collaboration with the district administration, to be developed as a model for community tourism. Mahesh deeply appreciated the family’s hospitality, nutritious traditional meals, and the calm, natural surroundings of the village.

Sharing his experience, Mahesh said that spending time in the village without internet or mobile phone connectivity allowed him to truly disconnect, unwind and feel mentally refreshed.

The stay proved beneficial for the host family, generating additional income and strengthening their livelihood and provided the family with valuable exposure, cultural exchange and practical learning related to tourism. 
 
Under this initiative, Homestays of India is not only supporting homestay development, but is also actively working on capacity building of local families, improving hospitality standards, enhancing guest experience, and promoting responsible tourism practices. The objective is to ensure that tourism benefits reach the community directly while preserving local culture, traditions and natural heritage.

Mahesh’s experience reflects a growing trend among conscious travellers who are increasingly seeking slow travel, meaningful human connections, local food experiences and closer engagement with nature. Regions like Jashpur are emerging as ideal destinations for such travellers. 

This initiative is aimed towards positioning Jashpur as an emerging eco-tourism and community tourism destination, while also creating sustainable livelihoods, dignified income and wider recognition for rural families.