The scheme "Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab with the aim of providing comfortable Bed & Breakfast (BnB)/Home Stay Facilities and supplementing the availability of accommodation across the State.
The scheme "Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab with the aim of providing comfortable Bed & Breakfast (BnB)/Home Stay Facilities and supplementing the availability of accommodation across the State.
The scheme "Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab with the aim of providing comfortable Bed & Breakfast (BnB)/Home Stay Facilities and supplementing the availability of accommodation across the State. The Department of Tourism will register fully operational rooms of private properties as Bed & Breakfast/Homestay units in the State of Punjab. The basic idea is to provide a clean and affordable place for international and domestic tourists and offer an opportunity for the tourists to acquaint themselves with the cultural heritage of Punjab.
> Bed & Breakfast Unit:
A Bed & Breakfast (BnB) unit in Punjab is generally a private house with at least one let-able guest room which serves breakfast to its guests.
> Homestay:
The Homestay is a unit which provides only a stay facility without providing breakfast. However, the owner of the Homestay may also arrange the breakfast for the guest as per his demand and the charges mutually agreed.
The Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property:
1. A useful source of additional income for homeowners registered as BnB/Homestay units.
1. Association with the prestigious Punjab Tourism brand and Bed & Breakfast/Homestay unit owners to be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards.
1. The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the BnB/Homestay unit, through:
Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism.
Media coverage by travel writers.
Appearance in the Department of Tourism's /Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board's brochures distributed through the Punjab Tourist Information Centres and in other events organized/participated.
Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs.
> Issuance of BnB/Home Stay Certificate:
Certificates will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB
The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.
Step 1: Online — Step 01
The owners of the residential properties, desirous of getting their property registered as a Bed & Breakfast unit/Homestay unit, shall submit their application on the web portal of the Department of Tourism (https://punjabtourism.punjab.gov.in/).
Step 2: Online — Step 02
The applicants need to visit the official Portal, on the middle of the home page, and click on ‘BNB/Homestay Scheme’ under “Registered your Units With Punjab Tourism”.
Step 3: Online — Step 03
On the scheme window page, in case, the applicant is not registered yet, click on ‘Register Yourself’ and fill in all the mandatory details for registering yourself.
Step 4: Online — Step 04
After successful registration, click on “Apply for Service” and select ‘Online’.
Step 5: Online — Step 05
Now, the applicant can login through his/her Login ID & Password.
Step 6: Online — Step 06
After successful login, the applicant can fill out the application form and submit the form after uploading all the requisite documents.
Step 7: Online — Step 07
The application fee shall be deposited online in the account of the Punjab Heritage & Tourism Promotion Board as given on the website. Proof of having paid the necessary fee shall be uploaded on the website.
Step 8: Online — Step 08
On successful submission of the application, a system-generated email shall be sent to the applicant as an acknowledgement. > Application Fee: A non-refundable application fees shall be payable for registration/renewal of Bed & Breakfast units and Homestay units as follows: • For Gold Category: ₹5,000/- • For Silver Category: ₹3,000/- > Registration of the Property: On receipt of the online application and the requisite documents, the certificate of provisional registration will be, automatically issued to the applicant. After this, the applicant shall be eligible to operate till the registration is cancelled. A certificate of registration will be issued to the applicant within 7 working days. In case of failure to issue the certificate of registration within the stipulated period of time, the property shall be deemed to have been registered. > Submission of periodic Reports by the BnB/Homestay units: The owners of the registered BnB/Homestays shall submit online a quarterly report about the number of guests served, on the prescribed Proforma (Annexure V) through the online system. > Cancellation of Registration: 1. Any violation of the terms and conditions of the scheme may attract cancellation of registration by the CEO, PHTPB after giving a due opportunity of being heard to the owner of the registered unit. 1. If at any stage, it is found that the information given by the applicant was not correct, the registration of the property shall be cancelled. 1. Failure on more than one occasion to submit the quarterly reports within the prescribed time limit may result in the cancellation of the certificate of registration. 1. Complaints by customers may be investigated by an authorized officer and if the allegations are found to be true, then the certificate of registration may become liable for cancellation. 1. The Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Certificate will stand cancelled automatically on change of ownership of the property. It shall be incumbent upon the applicant to inform the CEO, PHTPB regarding any change in the ownership of the property.
Step 9: Online - via CSC application
The application has to be submitted through Kiosk. To get the details of the Kiosk of your location, please click here.
This scheme provides a clean and affordable place for international and domestic tourists and offer an opportunity for the tourists to acquaint themselves with the cultural heritage of Punjab.
The aim of the scheme is to provide comfortable Bed & Breakfast (BnB)/Home Stay Facilities and to supplement the availability of accommodation across the State.
Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab
A Bed & Breakfast (BnB) unit in Punjab is generally a private house with at least one let-able guest room which serves breakfast to its guests.
The Homestay is a unit which provides only a stay facility without providing breakfast. However, the owner of the Homestay may also arrange the breakfast for the guest as per his demand and the charges mutually agreed.
The owners of the residential properties in Punjab are eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. The construction of the house should not be more than 20 years old at the time of submission of the first application for registration. 2. The property should have at least 25% open area such as lawn/green area/outside terrace. 3. Provision for hygienic storage of food should be there. 4. Adequate parking space for the guests inside the premises should be there.
The properties which do not fulfill the criteria prescribed for the Gold category having at least one let-able room shall be eligible for registration under the Silver category.
The Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property: 1. A useful source of additional income for homeowners registered as BnB/Homestay units. 2. Association with the prestigious Punjab Tourism brand and Bed & Breakfast/Homestay unit owners to be allowed to use Punjab Tourism Logo on their sign boards. 3. The benefit in terms of support from the Department of Tourism/Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) in marketing the BnB/Homestay unit, through: * Promotion on the official website of Punjab Tourism. * Media coverage by travel writers. * Appearance in the Department of Tourism's /Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board's brochures distributed through the Punjab Tourist Information Centres and in other events organized/participated. * Promotion through domestic and international trade fairs.
The certificate will be issued by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), PHTPB.
The duration of the Certificate is Lifetime.
The owners of the residential properties, desirous of getting their property registered as a Bed & Breakfast unit/Homestay unit, shall submit their application on the web portal of the Department of Tourism (https://punjabtourism.punjab.gov.in/).
Yes, A non-refundable application fees shall be payable for registration/renewal of Bed & Breakfast units and Homestay units as follows: * For Gold Category: [?]5,000/- * For Silver Category: [?]3,000/-
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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