As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline the registration of tourism establishments and strengthen regulatory compliance, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, on August 3 organised a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Bungalow, Drass, under the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.

The day-long camp provided on-the-spot registration facilities and technical guidance to tourism stakeholders, enabling them to register their establishments in accordance with the new regulatory framework.

The initiative received an encouraging response, with over 60 applicants registering their tourist units across various categories, including hotels, guest houses, homestays and travel agencies. The participation reflected growing awareness among stakeholders about the importance of formal registration and compliance with tourism regulations.

Officials of the Tourism Department extended comprehensive assistance throughout the registration process and conducted awareness sessions on the online provisional and permanent registration system available through the official Ladakh Tourism portal. They also demonstrated the registration procedure, mandatory documentation, eligibility criteria and the benefits of registration under the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.

Tourism stakeholders appreciated the department's initiative of bringing registration services closer to the community and providing direct assistance in completing registration formalities. The outreach programme was widely welcomed as a step towards simplifying the registration process and promoting a more organised, transparent and accountable tourism sector.

The department informed that a similar Special Registration Camp will be organised on August 5 at the Tourist Reception Centre/Office of the Assistant Director, Tourism, Main Market, Kargil. The camp will provide another opportunity for tourism stakeholders from Kargil and Drass districts who could not attend the first camp.

Owners and operators of hotels, homestays, travel agencies and other tourism establishments have been requested to attend the camp or complete their registrations online through the official Ladakh Tourism portal. Stakeholders may also visit the office of the Assistant Director, Tourism, Kargil, during office hours for assistance and guidance.

Reiterating the importance of registration, the department stated that registering tourist units is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining service standards and enhancing the credibility and quality of tourism services in the Union Territory.

The department urged all tourism stakeholders to complete their registrations at the earliest and contribute towards building a well-regulated, sustainable and visitor-friendly tourism ecosystem in Ladakh.