Overview

• From August 1, all hotels, guest houses and homestays must register on the Uttarakhand tourism portal and record each guest’s details in real time
• Tourists are required to pre-register online and obtain a scannable QR code before arrival
• Automated number-plate recognition cameras and QR scanners have been installed at Kimadi, Kempty Falls and Kuthal Gate to verify visitor entries
• The system implements a May National Green Tribunal order aimed at managing overcrowding, easing traffic and ensuring the hill station stays within its environmental carrying capacity
• Industry reactions are mixed, with some hoteliers praising the move for structured tourism and others warning that additional procedures could strain operations during peak season