Home-stay; a concept that is globally quite popular but in India it still has not caught up as the country seems to be lacking, mainly in terms of security and communication. However, the home-stay concept has recently been gaining popularity as a large number of people now move abroad to study or work, leaving their homes vacant that in turn serve as home-stay facility in New Delhi.

The evolvement of home-stay concept
New Delhi is always known to be quite open to accepting new cultural development. Home-stay too is a new addition to the cultural growth of New Delhi as it gives enough opportunity for inter-cultural gatherings. Moreover, more family members are going abroad either for studies or for employment, thus leaving their houses unattended for long periods of time.

In many cases, parents are left to live lonely in large palatial houses. Therefore, many people have now turned some portions of their homes into accommodation on rent for the tourists. And they do not have to invest much in this. What most travelers consider as a good home-stay opportunity is when you provide them clean lodging along with a chance to experience local cuisine, and of course security. The foreigners who want to have the first-hand experience of Indian people and their culture prefer a home-stay as it is quite cost-effective too.

If handled professionally, home-stay facility suits well to the visitors as they love to get such a facility in New Delhi. Of course the home owners generate good income too without investing much.

Home-stay in other parts of India
It is surprising to know that the home-stay concept was a successful tourism tool in Goa during the early 1970′s and 1980′s. Now again the government looks forward to revive that concept and to rekindle the original flavor that Goa is always known for.

Some house owners in Indian states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala (including Goa) have also got themselves listed on web in order to reach out to maximum number of guests who wish to enjoy the ambience of the verdant South Indian countryside.

Try home-stay option in New Delhi
Though there are many good and affordable hotels in New Delhi that offer all the international facilities at the luxury of your hotel room, the foreigners can also try the home-stay option. It gives the opportunity to have the first-hand experience of Indian people and their culture.

Since many Indian families still have joint-family system, it will be a unique experience if you get a home-stay at such a family. Break all inhibitions if you have and enjoy a comfortable stay in the ambience of an Indian home.