Indore to add home stays ahead of Simhastha 2028 as tourism board pushes for more rooms

The number of pilgrims and tourists is expected to rise in Indore as well as Ujjain during Simhastha 2028. With this in view, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is working to widen the options for people to stay. Home stays and village stays are being promoted for the purpose.

Indore district currently has 39 home stays running in different categories. The tourism board has stepped up efforts to increase their number.

A workshop was held recently in this connection, attended by more than 50 people. DP Singh, Director (Skill) of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, told them how a home stay is started, what the rules are and what fee is charged. Based on the interest shown at the workshop, the number of home stays is likely to rise in the coming days.

Most participants showed interest in starting home stays in the city. Some others said they wished to turn their farm houses in the Kalakund area into farm stays. The department will begin the process in this regard in the coming days.

A wider network of home stays will provide additional places for pilgrims and tourists to stay during Simhastha. It will also create self-employment opportunities for local people. Tourists coming from outside will also get a chance to see the local culture, food and way of life at close quarters.