HimValley connects travellers with verified homestays hosted by local families and property owners across Himachal Pradesh. These guidelines help hosts offer a safe, authentic stay and keep listings in good standing on HimValley.
1. Who can host
You may list a homestay if you own or legally manage the property, can welcome guests in person or through a responsible caretaker, and can complete host verification. Listings that are not genuine homestays, or that misrepresent rooms, location or amenities, will not be published.
2. Verification and listing
- Complete your host profile with accurate name, phone number and email.
- Upload a valid HomeStay Certificate where available, plus clear photos of rooms, bathrooms, common areas and the outdoor setting.
- Describe the property honestly: number of rooms, sleeping capacity, meals, heating, hot water, parking and how far you are from the town centre or main road.
- New listings stay pending until HimValley reviews them. Only published listings appear in search and on location pages.
3. Guest experience
- Keep rooms clean, well-ventilated and ready before check-in.
- Share house rules, check-in and check-out times, meal timings and any local restrictions before arrival.
- Provide drinking water, basic toiletries and heating or extra blankets in colder months.
- Help guests with local tips: walking trails, temples, taxi points and weather.
- Treat every guest with respect, regardless of origin, family type or length of stay.
4. Bookings, cancellations and payouts
- Honour confirmed bookings. If you must cancel for an unavoidable reason, inform the guest and HimValley support immediately.
- Keep calendar availability up to date so guests are not double-booked.
- Payouts follow the schedule shown in your host dashboard. Keep bank or UPI details current.
- Do not ask guests to pay outside HimValley to avoid platform fees or skip confirmation.
5. Safety and local laws
- Follow Himachal Pradesh homestay and tourism rules, including any district registration or tax requirements.
- Maintain fire safety, first-aid basics and a clear emergency contact.
- Do not discriminate, harass guests, or list unsafe buildings.
- HimValley may suspend or remove a listing that puts guests at risk or repeatedly breaks these guidelines.
6. Support
For listing help, verification or booking issues, contact HimValley Support at himvalleysupport@gmail.com or call 7696547767 / 9872724672.
Ready to list? Visit List Your Property and open your host dashboard.
