Department of Tourism, Government Of Uttarakhand is a major department in the state as tourism is a primary source of revenue.
The department has the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, a superior administrative and working which takes care of tourism matters and advise Government on all matters relating to tourism in the State.
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board is headed by the Tourism Minister Govt. of Uttarakhand. The vice chairman is chaired by the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand and Principal Secretary/ Secretary tourism acts as Chief Executive Officer. The board also have five non-official members from the private sector and experts in tourism related matters. The board also work as a regulatory and licensing Authority.
Known as 'Devbhoomi', Uttarakhand serves one of the best tourist attraction of India. Being a Himalayan state there is lots of opportunity of tourism in Uttarakhand. All the tourism related issues, schemes and decisions are taken by Tourism Department of Uttarakhand. The name of the body is Uttarakhand Tourism Department Board and this legal board is chaired by the Tourism Minister Govt. of Uttarakhand and Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand is it's vice chairman.
Uttarakhand Tourism Mission & Vision
- Promoting Uttarakhand worldwide as a leading tourist destination.
- Developing and providing tourism related resources.
- Increasing the participation of local folks and private companies in the tourism sector of Uttarakhand.
- Turning tourism as a major source of income and providing jobs to locals.
Uttarakhand Tourism Department Services
- Home Stay Registration
- Travel Trade Registration
- Photometric Registration for Chardham Yatra
- Regulate and License various tourism bodies
