Besides a duly filled in registration application form for registering a home stay in Himachal Pradesh, you also need the following documents (Annexure II):
- Report of inspection done by the concerned district tourism development officer (DTDO) or any other officer of the tourism department
- Revenue documents
- An affidavit by the unit owner on guidelines discussed in the Clause 8 of the Scheme, 2008
- Registration fee = INR 100
- Or Registration renewal fee = INR 100
- Signed guest register
- Signed bill book or home stay pad
The annexure also provides a comprehensive checklist for Himachal home stay owners and inspection officers:
- Facility certificate by home stay establishment
- Committee’s observation on available amenities and facilities and maintenance of the unit
- Parking space without encroaching the road
- Airy (well-ventilated), clean, dampness and pest free guestrooms with window
- Minimum floor area of each guestroom in square feet.
- Comfortable bed with good quality linen preferably designed in local style
- Details of bathrooms: number, minimum size in square feet, WC toilet seat with lid and toilet paper
- Supply of running cold and hot water
- Water saving showers or taps
- Clean, hygienic, and pest and smoke free kitchen that serves traditional Indian or continental breakfast
- Dining area
- Quality crockery and cutlery
- Wardrobe (s) with minimum of 4 hangers in the guestroom (s)
- Drawers or shelves in the guestroom
- Aqua guard for drinking water or supply of mineral water
- Necessary quality furniture, including table, chairs
- Dry cleaning / laundry facility or dryers / washing machines in the home stay unit
- Seating arrangement in the lobby or a lounge
- Cooling and heating equipment for enclosed public areas
- Garbage disposal system as per the local municipal laws
- Pay application fee in cash, check, or demand draft
- Facility of left luggage
- Help in managing luggage if requested
- Check-in and check-out register for the guests, especially passport details of the foreign tourists.
Although these checklist items are not mandatory, the committee shall inspect the unit against this checklist to ensure a convenient stay for the tourists before recommending the unit for registration.
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Thanx for providing a complete and informative details about setting-up Home Stay unit/s for all those who are interested in such ventures.