To soon come out with Homestay Policy
In a significant step towards inclusive and sustainable tourism, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has identified over 500 homestays across the state under a holistic initiative encompassing tribal, heritage, rural, and urban models.
These include homes in tribal regions of Araku (Vantamuru, Magada, Kuridi, Tajangi), heritage homes near Dindi in Konaseema (Pasarlapudi, Malkipuram, Turupupalem), and homes in urban hubs like Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada—set to be upgraded progressively by August 2025.
Furthermore, nearly 600 existing homestays in Tirupati are undergoing sensitization and enhancement with the support of leading platforms such as AirBnB, OYO Homes, Yatradham, Homestays of India, and MakeMyTrip.
This mission is being powered through convergence with key state partners including SERP, MEPMA, Government of India and Mastercard, positioning tourism as a tool for decentralized livelihood and local pride.
The chief minister Mr Nara Chandrababu Naidu instructed the department of tourism to make sure highest standards are maintained across all homestays.
He also directed that work from home options be developed around all major tourist destinations. In addition the Chief Minister Mr Naidu directed officials to formulate a dedicated “Homestay Policy” for this initiative.
This will also institutionalize support systems for skill-building, experience curation, and global outreach.
Whether in the forest-fringed tribal regions of Araku, the culturally opulent hamlets of Konaseema, or the bustling temple towns of southern Andhra each homestay becomes a living chapter in the state’s unique tourism story.
