Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules

Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules

The Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules are designed to create a streamlined, efficient, and transparent process for the online registration of tourism-related enterprises in the state. This initiative, spearheaded by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, aims to enhance the tourism sector and improve service delivery in the region.

About the Scheme

Implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, the Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules facilitate the online registration of businesses and service units engaged in tourism. This scheme ensures that businesses adhere to a standardized system, fostering growth and accountability within the tourism sector.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Online registration simplifies the process for tourism-related businesses.
• Enhances transparency and standardization within the industry.
• Promotes tourism by officially recognizing service units.
• Facilitates compliance with state regulations for tourism businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for registration under the Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Business Registration Rules, the following types of units are eligible:

• Residential Units: Hotels, motels, resorts, guest houses, dharamshalas, ashrams, etc.
• Travel Trade-related Units: Travel agents, domestic tour operators, excursion agents.
• Catering-related Units: Restaurants, beer bars, fast food centres, food plazas, food courts, etc.
• Entertainment-related Units: Amusement/theme parks, golf courses, ropeways, sound and light shows, angling units, etc.
• Adventure Tourism-related Units: Adventure tour operators, kayaking, canoeing, water sports, river rafting, wall climbing, mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding, etc.
• Other Units: Handicraft/souvenir shops, yoga and meditation centres/sadhana kutirs, tourist information centres, and nature/adventure/wildlife photography units, etc.

Application Process

The registration process for tourism-related units is straightforward and can be completed online. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Visit the official website of the Uttarakhand Tourism Department at https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the section labeled Trade and select Travel Trade Registration.
3. Ensure you have an Aadhaar number along with a mobile number linked to it, as these are required for registration.
4. Fill out the online application form, providing all necessary details about your company.
5. Prepare and submit the following documents:
• Applicant’s PAN card
• Unit’s PAN card
• GST registration certificate
• Recent photograph of the unit
• Balance sheet (if applicable for existing units)
• ₹10 affidavit
• Copy of land ownership document
• List of employees
• Hotel tariff rates (if applicable)
• Registration fee of ₹1,000
• Fire NOC
• Pollution Control Board NOC
• FSSAI food license (for catering units)
6. Once the application is submitted, the District Tourism Development Officer (DTDO) will conduct an inspection of the unit.
7. Upon successful verification, a registration number will be issued, allowing the unit to operate legally within the state.

Official Source

For more detailed information, please visit the official page at myScheme.gov.in.