Archive · 28 Sep 2025
ASR District: Homestays Set to Welcome Tourists This Winter
In Andhra Pradesh's ASR district, many families are opening their homes to tourists this winter.
Over 700 homestays are ready to welcome about 1,000 visitors, offering a chance to experience the local tribal culture and food.
The government is helping by providing money to improve existing homestays and build new ones.
Tourists will get to eat local foods like millets and enjoy a unique travel experience, supporting the local economy and culture.
745 homestays in ASR district are preparing to accommodate tourists this winter.
Around 1,000 tourists are expected to stay in these homestays.
The initiative was launched on World Tourism Day.
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs provided ₹5 crore for homestay development.
Tourists will experience tribal culture and cuisine.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department, ASR District Collector, homestay owners
- What
- Launching homestay initiative to boost tourism
- When
- Winter, launched on World Tourism Day
- Where
- ASR district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To promote tribal culture and tourism
- Homestay Units
- 745
- Expected Tourists
- 1,000
- Funding for Development
- ₹5 crore
- Focus
- Tribal Culture and Cuisine
- Homestays Developed by Tourism Dept
- 150
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