Our story

We're rediscovering India — one village at a time.

RuralStay was born on a slow drive through coastal Andhra. We stopped at a stranger's farmhouse for chai and didn't leave for three days. That feeling — of being welcomed into a place that wasn't built for tourists — is what we're trying to share.

Every home on RuralStay is hosted by someone who lives nearby. We visit each property in person, we verify the hosts, and we curate ruthlessly. If we wouldn't send our own parents there, it doesn't make the list.

Our hope is simple: that more travelers choose the village over the resort, the farmhouse over the hotel, and the highway café over the food court. And that the income flows back to the families who make these places magical.

2,400+
curated stays
180+
villages
₹12 Cr+
paid to hosts
Leadership

Meet the Team Behind RuralStay

Passionate leaders, advisors, and technology experts working together to connect travelers with authentic rural experiences while empowering local communities across India.

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NALAMOTHU SUDHEER

Founder & Visionary Leader

A visionary entrepreneur dedicated to transforming rural tourism through technology, sustainable development, and community empowerment. Leading RuralStay's mission to create opportunities for rural families while providing authentic travel experiences across India.

Visionary Leader
Entrepreneur
Rural Tourism Advocate
Community Builder
Innovation Driven
Strategic Thinker
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DR. VENKY MEDASANI

Co-Founder

Driving strategic partnerships, business development, and growth initiatives to expand RuralStay's impact across regions and communities.

Strategic Leadership
Business Development
Partnership Building
Growth Strategy
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NALAMOTHU SUDHABHASKAR

Co-Founder & Technology Troubleshooter (NRI)

Providing global perspective, technology guidance, and problem-solving expertise to strengthen RuralStay's digital ecosystem and long-term scalability.

Technology Leadership
Innovation
Global Perspective
Problem Solver
Digital Transformation
MN

MUVVA NARENDRA

Advisor

Supporting RuralStay with business strategy, rural development insights, and operational guidance to ensure sustainable growth and community impact.

Business Strategy
Rural Development
Mentorship
Growth Advisor
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INTURI ALEKHYA

Financial Advisor (CA)

Overseeing financial planning, compliance, risk management, and sustainable financial growth for RuralStay.

Financial Planning
Compliance
Risk Management
Business Finance
Strategic Growth
CSG

CHALLA SAI GANESH

Founders Team Member & Web Developer

Responsible for website architecture, platform development, user experience enhancement, technology implementation, and digital innovation for RuralStay.

Web Development
Software Engineering
UI/UX
Platform Architecture
Technology Implementation

Mission

"Connecting travelers with authentic local stays while creating sustainable income opportunities for rural communities."

Vision

"To become India's most trusted platform for rural tourism, village stays, hill stays, beach stays, and local cultural experiences."

"Together, we are building a digital bridge between Rural India and the world."

Community Driven
Technology Powered
Rural Empowerment
Sustainable Tourism
Made in India