Travel
Spiti Valley Recognised as Part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Shimla – Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley has been designated as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme....
Himachal Govt to Certify PWD Rest Houses Monthly, Introduces Ranking System
Shimla – In a first-of-its-kind move, the Himachal Pradesh Government has announced monthly quality certifications for Public Works Department (PWD) rest houses and circuit...
Himachal Government Bars Homestays in Rented Flats, Makes Owner Registration Mandatory
Shimla – In a move aimed at tightening oversight and curbing misuse of tourism facilities, the Himachal Pradesh government has enforced stricter rules for...
HPTDC to Lease Out 14 Loss-Making Hotels to Boost Tourism Services
The Himachal Pradesh government has approved running 14 units of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) on an operation and maintenance (O&M) basis...
Himachal Notifies New Homestay Rules 2025: No NOC Required, Women and Remote Areas Get...
Rooms Categorised into Silver, Gold, and Diamond; Security, Local Cuisine, and Cultural Promotion Made Mandatory Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has notified the Homestay Rules-2025,...
Shipki-La No Longer Off Limits: Himachal Unlocks Border Villages for Visitors
CM Sukhu to launch Border Tourism initiative during two-day visit to Kinnaur Shimla — In a historic step toward opening up Himachal Pradesh’s remote and...
Himachal to Develop 77 Eco-Tourism Sites Under New Policy Aiming Rs. 200 Crore Revenue
Eco-Tourism Policy 2024 aims at sustainable tourism, local employment, and Rs. 200 crore revenue Shimla—In a major initiative to promote sustainable tourism, the Himachal Pradesh...
HPTDC Crosses Rs. 100 Crore Turnover Mark for the First Time
Shimla - The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has achieved a historic financial milestone, crossing the Rs. 100 crore turnover mark for the...
Beat the Heat, Not the Crowd: Lesser-Known Hill Stations of Himachal Await Summer Tourists
With the plains gripped by intense summer heat, Himachal Pradesh is bracing for a record influx of tourists this season. Hotels are already reporting...
Best Hill Stations in North India for Winter Travel
North India is a treasure trove of hill stations that transform into mesmerizing winter wonderlands during the colder months. The season brings a magical...
Tourist Influx in Himachal Pradesh Soars Ahead of Christmas and New Year Celebrations
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a significant rise in tourist arrivals as people from across the country flock to the state to celebrate Christmas and...
Overcrowded, Dirty, and Overpriced: The Grim Reality of Himachal’s Tourism
Winter brings a wave of excitement for tourists eager to experience the snow-clad beauty of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla, Kufri, Mashobra, Narkanda, Manali, Dharamshala, and...
