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Kufri: 15 reasons not to visit!

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 22:26 in Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 21 Comments
Kufri: 15 reasons not to visit!

By: Varun Rattan Singh Over the years Kufri has emerged as a must- visit place for tourists coming to Shimla. This year as well, lakhs of tourists will be visiting the place with much anticipation. After all, every travel operator and... (Continue reading)

Himachal finally ready for highway tourism

Written on 12 Nov, 2009 at 21:38 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 5 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh finally appears to be heading towards highway tourism with a private company showing interest in building a food & craft center on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway. A spokesperson of the tourism department said here today that M/S Destination... (Continue reading)

Despite H1N1 scare, Himachal hotels full for ...

Written on 13 Aug, 2009 at 17:11 in Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: NITYIN Despite the swine flu scare, major holiday destinations in Himachal have reported full bookings for the August 15 weekend. Shimla, Kasauli, Chail, Dharamshala and Dalhousie hotels have reported full bookings. The weekend bookings have started from Thursday till Sunday... (Continue reading)

Himachal travel agents accused of spreading ...

Written on 5 May, 2009 at 16:02 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

Shimla: In an allegation that has the potential to malign tour operators in Himachal Pradesh to a great extent, a report published by a J&K based news portal has stated that ‘’some tour and travel companies in Himachal have resorted... (Continue reading)

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Himachal tourism dept and PHD Chamber to host ...

Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 16:06 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Tourism and PHD Chamber will host ‘Destination Himachal,’ an event aimed at promoting tourism in the state, in Shimla from June 12 to 15. The event will also host a conclave titled, ‘Unforgettable Himachal: Opportunities Unlimited’ as... (Continue reading)

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Now Regional Adventure Club to promote village ...

Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 16:20 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Manali: Himachal Pradesh state government’s much-hyped village tourism initiative is yet to show any noticeable results, but that has not deterred the lone Regional Adventure Centre here to try its luck in promoting tourism in the state. The Centre is... (Continue reading)

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Restoration of Kufri: Would pony owners take ...

Written on 11 Feb, 2009 at 13:24 in Advocacy, Environment, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Vani Shimla: Kufri is one of the biggest tourist attractions of Shimla. However, what greets you is the stench of horse droppings and their soil scattered everywhere. There’s no safe place to step on. This filth could be a thing... (Continue reading)

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Freelance photographer showcases Thailand as ...

Written on 9 Feb, 2009 at 11:06 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: Thailand is a small country and yet on tourism, it ranks high on recall. Neeraj Sharma, a freelance photographer showcased exactly that in Shimla – why Himachal with its rich resources can’t emulate that. He exhibited his latest photographers to... (Continue reading)

Dharamshala: The melting pot of distinct ...

Written on 6 Feb, 2009 at 16:16 in Advocacy, Citizen Voice, Daily news, People & Society, Tourism | viewed times | 3 Comments

By: Taba Ajum* Even though I belong to the hill state of Arunachal Pradesh, which comes under the great Himalayan mountain range, I had a burning desire since childhood to visit the state of Himachal Pradesh. One town that fascinated me... (Continue reading)

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Shimla hotels register full occupancy for ...

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 1:09 in Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: NITYIN Shimla: Though white Christmas eluded Shimla this year, tourist traffic to Shimla has increased with all hotels in the city registering full occupancy for the weekend. Almost all hotels are full till 27th December. A bright sunny day in... (Continue reading)

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Delhi-Kullu flight to resume

Written on 1 Dec, 2008 at 1:50 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

HImVani Kullu: Air India has reportedly decided to restart its Delhi-Kullu flight from December 3, but with a modification in the route. Now the plane is scheduled to fly Delhi-Pathankot-Kullu-Pathankot-Delhi twice a week on Wednesday and Friday. Earlier the flight was... (Continue reading)

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Domestic tourism goes for a toss following ...

Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 15:13 in Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: NITYIN Though the whole nation stands shell-shocked after the Mumbai carnage, its after effects too would be no less distressing. The domestic tourism industry has already been pushed to the brink with major western countries issuing travel advisories asking their... (Continue reading)

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Air India suspends flight to Kullu

Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 13:49 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Kullu: Crisis in the airlines industry may cast its shadow on tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh as Air India has decided to suspend its lone flight to Kullu from November 22, eight months after it was launched. The move has... (Continue reading)

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Himachal govt seeks loan to preserve heritage ...

Written on 3 Oct, 2008 at 1:47 in Culture, Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government and Shimla Municipal Corporation are thinking big these days to preserve the heritage of the erstwhile summer capital of India. Right from conservation of heritage buildings to construction of parking lots – they are working... (Continue reading)

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Dhano, Hero No 1 have no one to carry on their ...

Written on 30 Jun, 2008 at 11:57 in People & Society, Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal I keep wondering how do horses (any animal) feel when we humans sit on them. Do they like it or they feel irritated? How would I feel, if someone sits on my back? But I think I still... (Continue reading)

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