The scheme "Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Schemeā is implemented by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab with the aim of providing comfortable Bed & Breakf...
The Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme will provide the following benefits to the registered owners of the property:
A useful source of additional income for homeowners registered as BnB/Homestay units.
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.
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.
Eligibility (who can apply)
**Breakfast/Homestay units will be categorized as follows:** **Gold Category & Silver Category**
> **Eligibility for Gold category:**
The construction of the house should not be more than 20 years old at the time of submission of the first application for registration.
The property should have at least 25% open area such as lawn/green area/outside terrace.
Provision for hygienic storage of food should be there.
Adequate parking space for the guests inside the premises should be there.
> **Eligibility for Silver Category:**
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.
> **Other General Conditions:**
The owner of the property should have at least one let-able room and a maximum of six let-able rooms (12 beds).
The registration for Bed & Breakfast / Homestay unit will be given only in those cases where the owner of the house is physically residing in the same property.
In the case of BnB unit, the type of breakfast to be offered will have to be specified, the charges will be displayed and the visitors will be informed in advance to avoid any unnecessary dispute.
Tariffs charged under BnB Scheme are at the discretion of the individual home-owner and should be inclusive of breakfast every day. The Homestay Scheme will be excluding breakfast. However, the owner of the Homestay is free to arrange the breakfast for the guest on mutually accepted terms.
Every registered unit must be furnished and decorated to a high standard of comfort suitable for international as well as domestic travellers. In addition to the bedroom, guests should also be allowed to use t
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Application Process:**
**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/](https://punjabtourism.punjab.gov.in/)).
**Step 02:** The applicants need to visit the [official Portal](https://eservices.punjab.gov.in/serviceLinkHome.html?serviceToken=RMaeWxfIrR&newLink=N&%3Ccsrf:token%20uri=%27serviceLinkHome.html%27/%3E), on the middle of the home page, and click on āBNB/Homestay Schemeā under āRegistered your Units With Punjab Tourismā.
**Step 03:** On the scheme window page, in case, the applicant is not registered yet, click on āRegister Yourselfā and fill in all the mandatory details for registering yourself.
**Step 04:** After successful registration, click on āApply for Serviceā and select āOnlineā.
**Step 05:** Now, the applicant can login through his/her Login ID & Password.
**Step 06:** After successful login, the applicant can fill out the application form and submit the form after uploading all the requisite documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab / what is the eligibility?
**Breakfast/Homestay units will be categorized as follows:** **Gold Category & Silver Category**
> **Eligibility for Gold category:**
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....
What are the benefits of Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab?
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 &am...
How to apply online for Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab?
**Online**
> **Application Process:**
**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://punjabtour...