Uttarakhand - Register as Tour Operator Or Travel Agent License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To register as a Tourist Operator, applicant has to visit the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board.
2. For Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board Office contact click here: Uttrakhand Tourism
3. Application form can be downloaded from the below link: Tour Agent application
4. Now complete the form with necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After filling the form, attach the documents mentioned in the required documents section below with the completed application form.
6. Check the application form and then submit it to the Chief Executive Officer in Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board office address mentioned in the office locations & contacts section below.
7. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
8. UTDB authorities will inspect the facilities that are related to the touring company and if they are satisfied with the standards followed the authorities will provide a franchise permission.
9. The applicant will be later requested to collect the Tour Operator License on a specified date.
   
   

Apply Online- Uttarakhand Register as Tour Operator Or Travel Agent License Online with Images

1. To register as a tourist operator through online, visit the following link Register Online
2. Now fill the application form with mandatory details.
3. Check the application form and then click “Register” button.
4. After the submission of your application, you will receive the reference number to track the status of your application and other details send to your registered Email Id.

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Required Documents

• Copy of the firm registration certificate or trade license.
• PAN card.
• Proof of bank account in the name of firm.
• Registered copy of the professional tax with commercial department.
• GST
• Service tax number
• Aadhaar card.

Office Locations & Contacts

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board:
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Paryatan Bhawan,
Near ONGC Helipad, Garhi Cantt,
Dehradun – 248001.
Phone: +91-135-2559898, +91-135-2559987
Fax: +91-135-2559988
Email: [email protected]
Uttrakhand Tourism

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a registered company or Partnership Firm
• The applicant should have a minimum Paid up Capital (Capital employed) of Rs.1.00 lakh duly supported by the latest audited Balance Sheet / firm’s Statutory Auditor’s certificate.
• The minimum office space should be at least 200 sq. feet in Uttarakhand. The office should be located in a neat and clean surrounding and equipped with telephone, fax and computer reservation system etc. There should be sufficient space for reception and easy access to toilet facilities.
• There should be a minimum of two qualified staff out of which at least one should have Diploma / Degree in Tourism & Travel Management from a recognized University, IITTM or an institution approved by AICTE.
• The applicant should have a Permanent Account Number (PAN) and should have Service Tax Number.
• The applicant should have a Bank Account Holder.

Fees

Pay Rs. 10,000/- as a security deposit (Refundable) by Cash or DD.

Validity

The tour operator shall be registered for a period of five years.

Documents to Use

Tour Agent application

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• The approved applicant would have option to book UTDB hotels and UTDB package tours through online, on provide user credentials.
• The approved applicant must carry a common design name board as approved by UTDB with UTDB logo and name prominently displayed.
• It is statutory for the applicant to display details of various UTDB offered packages, list of hotel and also about L.T.C facilities available for UTDB operated tours.
• All cancellation and postponement should be done through online and charges are as per the UTDB policy.

Required Information

• Name of the Tour Operator
• Contact number
• Company name
• E mail ID
• PAN number
• Service Tax number

Need for the Document

• Tour operator must be registered to avail concessions and incentives from the state and central government.

Information which might help

• The approved applicant should do the minimum sales target per year. Falling to achieve the target for consecutive years, applicant should be disqualified resulting in termination.
• Tour operator is one who makes arrangements for transport, accommodation, entertainment and other tourism related activities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Uttrakhand Tourism

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