You prefer authentic over conventional
You value local character, personal hospitality and real experiences more than standardized hotel environments.
WHY CHANDANPURA?
Stay Local. Experience More.
Chandanpura offers travellers a quieter, more personal and community-rooted way to experience rural Madhya Pradesh.
THE DESTINATION
A rural stay with purpose
Chandanpura is being developed as a community-based rural tourism destination where visitors can enjoy authentic hospitality while local families gain new livelihood opportunities through tourism.
The village brings together five homestays developed by Haritika NGO with support from the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and LTM CSR Foundation. Rather than creating one large accommodation facility, the initiative allows different local households to participate in tourism while preserving the character of the village.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Six reasons to choose Chandanpura
1. Genuine Local Hospitality
Stay with local hosts rather than in an anonymous hotel environment. The experience is personal, welcoming and connected to the community.
2. Authentic Bundelkhand Experience
Discover local food, village life, traditions, stories and the everyday character of Bundelkhand in a natural setting.
3. Peaceful Rural Environment
Step away from crowded destinations and enjoy a slower rhythm surrounded by village landscapes, fields and nature.
4. Choice of Five Homestays
The common portal brings together multiple homestays, allowing visitors to choose the property that best matches their preferences.
5. Tourism That Supports Livelihoods
Your stay contributes to locally managed tourism and creates direct economic opportunities for participating rural households.
6. A More Meaningful Journey
Instead of only seeing a destination, visitors can connect with the people, culture and environment that give the place its identity.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Your stay supports more than tourism
Community-based tourism can create income beyond traditional agriculture and local wage opportunities. By staying in locally managed homestays, visitors help create demand for accommodation, food, local services and community experiences.
The broader objective is to ensure that tourism benefits remain connected to local families and that the destination grows in a way that respects village identity, culture and the natural environment.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Chandanpura may be the right stay for you if...
You enjoy nature and quieter places
You are looking for a peaceful rural setting and want time away from busy urban or commercial destinations.
You want your travel to have local value
You appreciate tourism models where spending supports local households and community-based livelihoods.
A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE
Built through partnership
The development of the five Chandanpura homestays reflects collaboration between Haritika NGO, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and LTM CSR Foundation. The initiative combines community engagement, rural tourism development and livelihood support to create a destination that can grow responsibly over time.
A SENSE OF PLACE
Rooted in the landscape and village character
Chandanpura is designed around a simple idea: tourism should create memorable experiences for visitors while creating meaningful opportunities for the community that hosts them.
See the homestays for yourself
Explore the available properties and choose the stay that feels right for your visit.