Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Gujarat Expands Registered Homestays to Boost Community-Based Tourism
Gujarat is encouraging more people to offer their homes as places for tourists to stay.
The state started its homestay policy in 2020.
There are now 270 registered homestays.
These homes receive Silver, Gold or Platinum ratings based on their facilities and standards.
Visitors can learn about local food, culture, traditions and daily life.
Homestays can help families, women and rural communities earn extra income.
The government gives owners training and marketing support.
In places such as Dang, operators say tourism should protect nature and support local people.
Gujarat has 270 registered homestays under its 2020 Homestay Registration Policy.
The properties include 255 Silver, eight Gold and seven Platinum-rated homestays.
The policy promotes local culture, cuisine, traditions and hospitality while creating livelihood opportunities.
Tourism officials provide operators with training, marketing guidance and online listing support.
Operators say homestays can support responsible tourism, rural livelihoods and conservation in areas such as Dang.
- Who
- Gujarat’s Tourism Department, homestay operators and local communities are involved.
- What
- The state is promoting 270 registered homestays as tourism and livelihood assets.
- When
- The Homestay Registration Policy was introduced in 2020; the current number of registered units is 270.
- Where
- Across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and the Dang region.
- Why
- To expand accommodation options, offer immersive cultural experiences and distribute tourism-related income to local communities.
- Registered homestays
- 270 across Gujarat
- Silver-rated units
- 255
- Gold-rated units
- 8
- Platinum-rated units
- 7
- Policy introduced
- 2020
- Registration process
- Online application, document submission and physical site inspection
- Operator support
- Short-term training, marketing guidance and listing through the Gujarat Tourism Corporation website