Uttarakhand has taken a pioneering step in the tourism sector with the launch of Uttarastays (www.uttarastays.com) a state-sponsored homestay booking portal.
Initiated by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB), this platform marks the first of its kind in India, offering a seamless online booking experience for nearly 5,000 registered homestays across the state.
The portal allows homestay owners to list their properties without any integration fees, platform charges, or revenue-sharing obligations, a unique feature designed to support local entrepreneurs.
Owners can register by providing property details and signing an agreement, gaining access to a broader audience while retaining full control over their earnings. The platform also enables visitors to rate their experiences, providing real-time feedback to owners to enhance service quality.
Uttarakhand Tourism is committed to boosting the local economy through this initiative, which aligns with the Deendayal Upadhyay Homestay Scheme. This scheme offers subsidies for infrastructure development and provides training to owners to improve customer service skills, ensuring a high standard of hospitality.
The portal’s user-friendly interface covers diverse destinations, from Karnaprayag to Pithoragarh, showcasing a variety of accommodations like apartments, bungalows, treehouses, and cottages.
Uttarastays is more than a booking platform; it’s a movement to empower local communities while inviting travelers to experience authentic Uttarakhand hospitality. For the latest updates or to book a stay, visit www.uttarastays.com.
Q What is Uttarastays?
A. Uttarastays is India’s first government sponsored homestay booking portal, launched by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) in July 2024. It offers over 5,000 registered homestays across Uttarakhand, aimed at promoting authentic local stays in destinations like Nainital, Almora, Haridwar, and many more
Q. Can we make booking of Homestays?
A. Yes, “Uttarastays” is a dedicated homestay booking platform focused on accommodations throughout Uttarakhand.
Q. What is a Homestay & How it is different from a Hotel Stay?
A. A Homestay is very similar to a hotel but with the grace of a home-like ambience. Guests stay in a family home or nearby. Homestays provide the same comfort to people like a reputed hotel. More elaborately, a Homestay is a cultural exchange between a local family and the group/family who visit as guests.
Q. What are the Benefits of a Homestay?
A. There are so many reasons why you should choose Homestays over hotels. Some of them include:
Q. Is there any fee for homestay owners to list on Uttarastays?
A. No, homestay owners can register and list their properties without integration fees, platform charges, or revenue-sharing obligations with the UTDB.
Q. Are there any subsidies or support for homestay owners?
A. Yes, under the Deendayal Upadhyay Homestay Scheme, owners receive subsidies for infrastructure development and training to enhance customer service skills.
Q. What is the purpose of Uttarastays?
A. The portal aims to promote tourism, boost the local economy, and empower small homestay operators by providing a free online booking platform.