The strategy for development of ecotourism in the state of Uttar Pradesh is based on sustainable, equitable community based for improving the living standards of local and host communities.The opportunity for local community would include management of low cost accommodation for the tourists. UP forest corporation as nodal agency for ecotourism intends to promote the concept home stays in nearby villages so that easy, relaxed and low cost accommodation is available to the tourists and also helps in improving the local economy.