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How to Register a Village Homestay in Bhutan (2026 Guidelines)
Bhutan's Department of Tourism certifies Village Homestays under January 2026 guidelines: Bhutanese hosts only, rural houses built by March 2017, three rooms, a three-year certificate.
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Maharashtra has no standalone homestay scheme in the text we read. Here is what the 2024 policy says and how the agri-tourism farm-stay route works.
Andhra Pradesh's official portal describes a five step process and a 2 year certificate but does not publish fees or room limits. Here is what it says and what to confirm.
Puducherry caps a live-in homestay at 3 rooms, charges Rs 12,000 or Rs 15,000, and issues a 3 year registration that lapses on a change of ownership.
Haryana's Home Stay Scheme covers rural homes with up to 5 rooms, charges Rs 200, renews every 5 years and offers loan interest reimbursement.
Delhi registers home hosting under its Bed and Breakfast Act, with Rs 3,000 or Rs 5,000 fees, a 5 double-room cap and a 3 year certificate.