Checklist for registering home stay in Himachal

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.