PRAYAGRAJ, July 13 -- Tourists visiting Prayagraj can look forward to improved lodging options as the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department rolls out its new Home Stay and Bed & Breakfast Policy-2025, replacing the previous paying guest system. The initiative aims to set up around 800 registered home stay and B&B units across the city, providing visitors with comfortable accommodation and food services.

Aparajita Singh, regional tourist officer of Prayagraj, explained that the new policy distinguishes between urban and rural home stays to ensure both quality and authenticity. In urban areas like Prayagraj, eligible home stays must be fully residential properties where the owners reside on-site. Property owners can rent out up to two-thirds of...