Field Survey Instrument
Homestay Tourism in North Bengal Hill Regions
Opportunities and Challenges — Kalimpong District, West Bengal
Department of Geography, Gour Mahavidyalaya
PART – I |
Survey Meta Information
Section A — General Profile of the Homestay
A1. Name of Homestay
A2. Location
A3. Year of Establishment &
Registration
A4. Registration Status
Category:
A5. Owner's Details
A8. Permanent Residential Address of Owner (if different from homestay)
A9. Mode of Operation
Section B — Accommodation Capacity and Services
B1. Total Number of Rooms
B2. Room-wise Capacity
| Room Type | Number of Rooms | Total Bed Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Single Bed Room | ||
| Double Bed Room | ||
| Triple / Family Room | ||
| Dormitory (total beds) | ||
| Tent / Temporary Structure | ||
| Total |
B3. Sanitation Facilities
B4. Basic Amenities Available (Tick all that apply)
B5. Services Offered (Tick all that apply)
B6. Major Demands/Expectations Expressed by Tourists (Tick all that apply)
Section C — Tariff and Seasonality
C1. Season Months
C2. Tariff Structure (Per Head / Per Night)
| Season | Tariff Including Meals (₹) | Tariff Excluding Meals (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Season | ||
| Off-Season | ||
| Festival / Holiday Surge |
C3. Average Number of Tourists Received Per Year (approx.)
C4. Average Length of Stay of Tourists (in nights)
C5. Occupancy Ratio (No. of rooms occupied / Total rooms × 100)
%
%
C6. Major Attractions That Draw Tourists (Rank Top 5; 1 = Most Important)
| Attraction | Rank (1–5) |
|---|---|
| Pure natural scenery (mountains, valleys, rivers) | |
| Wildlife and forest / National Park proximity | |
| Tea gardens and plantation landscape | |
| Local tribal / ethnic culture and traditions | |
| Offbeat / less-crowded, peaceful setting | |
| Adventure activities (trekking, river rafting, etc.) | |
| Local cuisine and food experience | |
| Birdwatching / flora–fauna observation | |
Any other: |
Section D — Digital Presence & Institutional Support
D1. Digital Presence (Tick all that apply)
D2. How Do You Attract Tourists? (Rank Top 3; write 1, 2, 3 next to chosen options)
| Channel | Rank (1–3) |
|---|---|
| Word of mouth / repeat visitors | |
| Travel agents | |
| Online booking platforms | |
| Social media | |
| Government tourism fairs | |
| Newspaper / magazine coverage | |
| Collaboration with local NGOs | |
| Tourist information centres | |
Other: |
D3. Institutional Support Received (if any)
D4. Member of Any Homestay Association / Tourism Network?
D5. Any Organisation Present Here?
✎ Additional Comments (if any)
Declaration & Signature
I hereby certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and this data is being collected for academic research purposes only.
Signature
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