GST Slash Brings Relief to Tourists in Himachal Hotels

Shimla Sept 29

Tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh ahead of the festive and wedding season have reason to cheer as GST rates on hotel rooms have been slashed. Rooms priced below ₹7,500 per night will now attract only 5% GST instead of 12%, reducing tariffs by ₹371 to ₹504 per night. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has already implemented the revised rates in 52 of its 56 hotels.

For example, Shimla’s iconic Hotel Peterhof’s ₹7,200 VVIP room earlier cost ₹8,064 with GST but will now be ₹7,560, offering guests a saving of ₹504. Similarly, the Super Deluxe room priced at ₹5,400 will now cost ₹5,670 compared to the earlier ₹6,048. However, rooms above ₹7,500, like those at Kasauli’s Ros Common, Chail, Manali, and Log Huts, will continue with 18% GST.

HPTDC MD Dr. Rajeev Kumar confirmed that the reduced GST benefits are directly reaching customers, making state-run hotels more affordable for travelers.