The Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration is implementing ‘Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme’ all over the Island based on the approved guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India under the scheme “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishment”.
Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast / Home Stay Establishment Scheme - Introduction
The Directorate of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is implementing the ‘Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme’ all over the Island based on the approved guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, under the scheme “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishment”.
The concept of the scheme is to provide supplementary and quality accommodation for foreigners and domestic tourists to stay with an Indian family to experience Indian customs and traditions. The aim of providing comfortable Home Stay Facilities of Standardized World Class Services to tourists, and to supplement the availability of accommodation in tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism, A & N Administration will classify fully operational rooms of Bed & Breakfast/ Home Stay Facilities as “Andaman & Nicobar Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Establishments”.
The basic idea is to provide a clean and affordable place for foreigners and domestic tourists alike including an opportunity for foreign tourists to stay with an Indian family to experience Indian customs and traditions and relish authentic Indian cuisine.
Benefits
- The scheme will be on a bed-and-breakfast basis, and charges will have to be levied accordingly. The type of breakfast to be offered will have to be specified, the charges will have to be displayed, and the visitors will have to be informed in advance to avoid unnecessary disputes.
- Once an establishment applies for classification or reclassification, it will have to be ready at all times for inspection by the Classification Committee. No requests for deferment of inspection will be entertained.
- Classification will be valid for three years from the date of issue of orders or, in the case of reclassification, from the date of expiry of the last classification, provided that the application has been received within the stipulated time, i.e., 3 months before the expiry of the last classification.
- The application fee payable for classification or reclassification of a B&B or homestay will be as follows, and the demand draft will be payable to the Sr. Accounts Officer, Directorate of IP&T, Port Blair.
| Star Category | For Classification / Reclassification |
| Silver | ₹1,000/- |
| Gold | ₹2,000/- |
Eligibility
A person holding property in A & N and willing to use a part of it to provide accommodation for Guests (Tourists) can Register the same under the Bed and Breakfast (B & B) Scheme of A & N Admin. The property can be either “Owned” or “Rented / leased”. For purpose of this scheme, the term “Owner” refers to both types mentioned above.
Application Process
- Fill out the prescribed andamantourism.gov.in (Annexure I), facilities checklist (Annexure II), and undertaking (Annexure III) page no. 4 onwards.
- Include supporting documents such as:
- Proof of ownership or lease
- ID proof of applicant
- Photographs of rooms, kitchen, entry area
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the applicable registration/classification fee and attach the payment receipt.
- Submit To:
- The Director (Tourism)
- Directorate of Tourism,
- Andaman & Nicobar Administration,
- Port Blair
- Premises will be physically inspected by the classification committee after preliminary scrutiny.
- Upon successful inspection, a classification certificate will be issued.
- Certificate is valid for 2 years.
- Renewal application must be submitted at least 3 months before expiry.