What about the scheme, in plain facts?

Authority: Sikkim Tourism and Civil Aviation Department.

What about gst and tax?

The same national rule applies here as everywhere in India: 5% GST with no input tax credit for most bookings, rising to 18% only on rooms tariffed above ₹7,500/night. Below the GST registration threshold (₹20 lakh annual turnover, ₹10 lakh in special-category states), you may not need to register for GST at all — check with a CA once your booking volume is real rather than projected.

Can a non-resident build and run a homestay in Sikkim?

The state homestay scheme itself is restricted to permanent residents who personally operate the property. A non-resident can still register centrally on NIDHI and operate legally, just without the state-level scheme's benefits — confirm current rules with the Sikkim Tourism Department, as residency and land rules can shift.

Which towns qualify for the Sikkim homestay subsidy?

The state's capital subsidy scheme currently covers homestays in Pelling, Ravangla, Gangtok, Lachung, and Yuksom. It's a separate application from registration itself.

How long does Sikkim homestay registration take?

Around 30 days at the state level. NIDHI's central registration (nidhi.tourism.gov.in), which every homestay in India should also complete, typically takes 15-30 days on its own.

What about list your sikkim homestay with fursat?

Once you're registered, Fursat handles distribution: your property goes live across every major OTA with one signup and a synced calendar, no separate accounts to manage. → Start at /list-your-property - 5 minutes to fill, 24 hours to live.

Journal/Homestay Guides

5 min read · 28 August 2026

Sikkim Homestay Registration Guide (2026)

Sikkim requires permanent residency to run a homestay and offers a capital subsidy in its main tourism-circuit towns. Here's the scheme, the documents, and the timeline.

Sneha Surana

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