Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Karnataka Mandates Homestay Registration for Safety and Standards
The Karnataka government has made it a rule that all homestays in the state must register with the Tourism Department.
This new rule is called the Karnataka Homestay Registration Guidelines-2025.
More than 500 homestay owners have already applied.
The government wants to make sure that homestays are safe and clean for tourists.
They will check each homestay to see if it meets the required standards.
If a homestay doesn't meet the standards, the owner can fix the problems and apply again.
Once approved, the registration is valid for five years.
This new rule will help tourists feel more confident and support the tourism industry in Karnataka.
Karnataka government mandates registration for all homestays under the Karnataka Homestay Registration Guidelines-2025.
Over 500 homestay owners have applied, with 400 applications verified and inspections ongoing.
Registration involves scrutiny by multiple departments, focusing on infrastructure, safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
Homestays failing to meet standards can rectify deficiencies and reapply.
Registration certificates are valid for five years, with renewal mandatory thereafter.
- Who
- Karnataka government, homestay operators
- What
- Mandatory registration for homestays
- When
- Immediately, with certificates issued within 45 days
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To improve safety, quality, and accountability in the tourism sector
- Registration Mandate
- Mandatory for all homestays in Karnataka
- Applications Received
- More than 500
- Verification Status
- 400 applications verified, inspections ongoing
- Evaluation Criteria
- Infrastructure, safety, cleanliness, operational standards
- Certificate Validity
- 5 years, renewal mandatory
- Approval Timeline
- Within 45 days after inspections
- Government Recognition
- Provided to registered homestays