During the past decade bed & breakfast accommodation in India has gradually gained popularity and at present bed & breakfast establishments may be found not only in the big cities like New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, but also in more remote and exotic destinations in the country. B&B in India is very often referred to as 'homestay' similar to what B&B in New Zealand is called. These are usually rooms in private houses, apartments or even served cottages in tropic forests. What unites all bed & breakfast properties in India, is that they provide laid back atmosphere, kind service, warm hospitality and cosiness at very reasonable rates. B&B properties are also a convenient way to tour India and experience its multifaceted nature through acquainting with local people, cultures, history, cuisine.

Speaking of the multifaceted nature of India, one cannot omit the fact that it is one of the most ancient countries in the world, which has undergone influences of several grand civilizations and religions. These influences result in 22 official languages spoken in India together with 200 other dialects and unofficial languages; in magnificent architecture, historic and cultural monuments that amaze even experienced travelers. The vast territory of India is on its part a determining factor for the multifaceted character of its nature. From east to west, from north to south, towering mountains merge into plateaus and fertile valleys gradually disappear to give land to hot deserts or sandy beaches. India is home of the highest mountain on Earth, the Himalayas, and of the great rivers Brahmaputra and Gang, which form the largest delta on the planet and water a major part of its territory. In the country is also located the Deccan Plateau surrounded from the east and the south by the Ghats Mountains. To the very west of India is situated the semi-desert Thar and on the coasts of the Indian Ocean, the Bengal Bay and the Arab Bay are several of the best beaches in the country.