Roadmap to Starting a Homestay in India
Thinking of opening your home to travelers? This step-by-step roadmap will guide you through the entire process—from registration and safety norms to taxation and legal compliance. Whether you're a first-time host or looking to formalize your setup, this guide has you covered.
State Initiatives for Home Stays in India
National Strategy for Home Stays
Discover how Indian states support homestays with unique policies, subsidies, and tourism incentives tailored to local hosts
India's Bed and Breakfast Guidelines
Learn about the official B&B guidelines under the Incredible India initiative—designed to help hosts offer safe, authentic, and quality stays.
Goa
Explore Goa’s homestay policy offering relaxed norms and tourism support to help locals host travelers in authentic Goan style
Kerala
Kerala’s policy supports small-scale homestays with simplified registration, safety norms, and cultural tourism promotion.
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s policy offers financial incentives and relaxed norms to encourage homestays in eco-tourism zones.
Telangana
Telangana’s policy focuses on promoting rural tourism by easing regulations and recognizing heritage homestays.
Punjab
Punjab’s homestay policy simplifies licensing and promotes farm stays to showcase the state’s cultural richness.