Homestays in the hills
Uttarakhand has run a state homestay scheme since 2015, now the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Graha Awas (Homestay) Scheme, with more than 5,000 registered homestays. In 2026 the state revised the rules: a homestay can now register up to 8 rooms and 24 beds (up from 6 rooms), registration lasts five years with online self-renewal, and village groups can apply as community tourism units (ETV Bharat, May 2026). Check the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board for current fees and forms.
Bookings here come from regular guests by phone, yoga schools and travel agents, and booking sites. An 8-room homestay sits within InnRow's Hotel plan; up to 6 rooms fits the Homestay plan.
What hosts here use InnRow for
- One calendar for direct, agent and booking-site reservations
- Foreign yoga students and trekkers: Form C reminders and passport photos with the booking
- Long stays with one agreed total price spread across the nights
- A digital guest register
Questions people ask
Is InnRow available in Uttarakhand?
Yes. InnRow works anywhere with an internet connection, on a phone or computer. Help is available by email.
Does InnRow file Form C for me?
No. Form C is filed by the host on the government's e-FRRO portal. InnRow reminds you when one is due and keeps the guest's details and passport photos ready.