Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration
in Uttarakhand
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Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration in Uttarakhand
Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to promote rural tourism and generate local employment by enabling residents to register their homes as certified home-stays that offer safe, affordable accommodation and meal facilities to tourists in Uttarakhand.
Eligibility Criteria
For registration under this scheme, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) must be issued by the Development Authority/Local Body in urban areas, and by the Gram Pradhan in rural areas.
The accommodation unit must be entirely residential, and the house owner must reside there with their family.
There must be at least one and a maximum of six rooms available for guests/tourists.
The residential unit must have a toilet, should be clean and well-maintained, equipped with fire safety equipment, and built in a structurally robust manner.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, any house owner in the state who wishes to make the residential rooms of their house available to tourists can register their home with the Tourism Department as a home-stay. After registration, the owner can provide night stay and meals to guests and charge a fee for these services. The main objective of this scheme is to offer accommodation and food facilities to tourists and to provide employment opportunities to rural residents at their homes.
After registration, the respective accommodation is listed on the department’s website under the Home Stay directory, allowing any tourist to obtain information from the website and avail night stay facilities.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Affidavit as mentioned in the application form |
| 2 | PAN card |
| 3 | Copy of approved building map (plan) |
| 4 | Photographs of the home stay (including name board, room interiors, toilet, and kitchen) |
| 5 | Land ownership documents (Khata, Khatauni / Registry papers) |
| 6 | Previous Paying Guest House registration certificate (if applicable) |
| 7 | Registration fee of ₹500/- (NEFT/online/offline) |
| 8 | Character certificate issued by the District Administration |
| 9 | Fire Department NOC / Fire Extinguisher bill (as prescribed by the District Tourism Development Officer) |
| 10 | Other supporting documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Atithi Uttarakhand Home-Stay Registration in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main objective is to provide accommodation and food facilities to tourists while creating employment opportunities for rural residents within their own homes. <br>