Setting up a Guest House/Lounge in Himachal ?

mk26in · Mar 31st, 2006, 09:28

Hi members,

This idea struck me 3 days ago, but Indiamike was under maintenance.

I want to set up a Beautiful Guest House or Cottage in remote village, with 3 to 4 rooms, some where in Deep Himachal Pradesh, in foot of snow capped mountains. I am particularly interested in Baspa Valley or Pin Parbati Valley.

I am not aware if Non-Himachal residents can own land in Himachal Pradesh. Also what are conditions for starting a Guest House?

Pls. express your views and suggestions.

Thanks

MK

SHIMLA · Mar 31st, 2006, 16:11

You may like to have a look at http://himachaltourism.nic.in/invest.htm

zzzehar · Apr 1st, 2006, 01:51

Shimla ! you forgot to make a deal first. Would he let all the IndiaMiker's stay at a discounted price?

SHIMLA · Apr 1st, 2006, 05:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzzehar

Shimla ! you forgot to make a deal first. Would he let all the IndiaMiker's stay at a discounted price?

Discounted price ?? He'll jolly well let us stay for free !!

mk26in · Apr 1st, 2006, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIMLA

Discounted price ?? He'll jolly well let us stay for free !!

You are absolutely right. No charges at all.

TimMakins · Apr 1st, 2006, 20:46

I looked into this when in Musoorie. Can't remember the details, but there are some estate agents there who will be pleased to help you.

Tim in Ireland

himadventures · Apr 2nd, 2006, 22:10

No-agents are always hanky panky...I think you should contact SHIMLA for this...and seriously saying...I am also coming there..but may be couple of more years in plains....just collecting money ( I swear ! )

mk26in · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by himadventures

No-agents are always hanky panky...I think you should contact SHIMLA for this...and seriously saying...I am also coming there..but may be couple of more years in plains....just collecting money ( I swear ! )

I am also fed up with my daily routine. 9 to 8 working in populated city. No time to relax. And above all no space to take a walk, i am getting round in shape, a small gut is also appearing, i need long walks in fresh air. I need fresh mountain air, cool weather and peace of mind.

Written above is only one aspect of living. Other aspect is earning for living. And all of you must agree that tourism industry is going to boom in India. So that's the reason i am planning for a decent but small business.

Shimla pls suggest a location for me in Himachal, as u are settled in Himachal.

Thanks

navinkurian2002 · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:12

Hiya

I think this place is similar to the plans you have
http://bachanvoyage.com/
cheers
Navin

himadventures · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:17

THINK and PLAN carefully !

mk26in
There is lot of difference in 'imagening' about life in mountain and actual living in there. You have to be comiited because slowly slwoly 'other dimensions' of mountain living comes to reality.

I think LINK posted by navin is very good-contact them stay for a month..on your own and then invets money. This will be best idea...

May be I could follow you soon !!

amarshah · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:46

Hi ppl,

I was similarly thinking about Leh.. was wanting to buy a house down there..nothing major. I am under the impression that a non-Kashmiri can not own land there.. is it right? Any inputs

Cheers

Amar

mk26in · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by navinkurian2002

Hiya

I think this place is similar to the plans you have
http://bachanvoyage.com/
cheers
Navin

Yeah Navin,

This is what I WANT TO DO.

Hopefully in Himachal Pradesh

Thanks a lot

SHIMLA · Apr 3rd, 2006, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk26in

Shimla pls suggest a location for me in Himachal, as u are settled in Himachal.
Thanks

mk26in,

I haven't settled in Himachal. Its just that I love Himachal very much. If you've seen the link I gave in my first post on this thread, you'll notice that the H.P. govt. encourages the setting up of tourist facilities in tribal areas. You may have something to work on here.

I suggest you write to the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, with reference to the investment opportunities mentioned on their website. They'll help you.

khaadu75 · Apr 8th, 2006, 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk26in

Hi members,

This idea struck me 3 days ago, but Indiamike was under maintenance.

I want to set up a Beautiful Guest House or Cottage in remote village, with 3 to 4 rooms, some where in Deep Himachal Pradesh, in foot of snow capped mountains. I am particularly interested in Baspa Valley or Pin Parbati Valley.

I am not aware if Non-Himachal residents can own land in Himachal Pradesh. Also what are conditions for starting a Guest House?

Pls. express your views and suggestions.

Thanks

MK

Hey,

Ur idea is a nice one but maybe not a practical one .. Firstly buying land in rural HP is a problem unless u are a resident here !! U cud get land in the lower parts of HP or maybe lease out a Guest House and operate that ....

Mid next year my Home in the clouds will be open to the general public and that too without any advertising excepy word of mouth --- U guys can expect discounts --- lol !!

Cheers

mridula basi · May 9th, 2008, 19:57

I am intending to visit Shimla and Naldera in the begining of June, my first visit in many years. I am looking forward to it. It has been very interesting reading this conversation on here.

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mridula basi mridula Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 2	interesting conversation I am intending to visit Shimla and Naldera in the begining of June, my first visit in many years. I am looking forward to it. It has been very interesting reading this conversation on here. __________________ mridula

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himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	THINK and PLAN carefully ! mk26in There is lot of difference in 'imagening' about life in mountain and actual living in there. You have to be comiited because slowly slwoly 'other dimensions' of mountain living comes to reality. I think LINK posted by navin is very good-contact them stay for a month..on your own and then invets money. This will be best idea... May be I could follow you soon !!

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