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HPTDC gets ISO certification

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 at 23:23 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Hotel Holiday Home and Goofa-Ashiana, two units of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation in Shimla have joined the Elite Group of Global ISO Certified Hotels since both the Units  have been awarded the Certificates of Registration-Quality Management System-ISO... (Continue reading)

Shimla’s narrative: A tourist’s perspective

Written on 9 Aug, 2010 at 18:12 in Citizen Voice, Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 7 Comments

HimVani The much-publicized project of Himachal Pradesh tourism department, Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai; and Shimla Ki Kahani, Itihaas Ki Zubani, is finally ready to be showcased. Undoubtedly, it was a brilliant idea having scope to change the contours of... (Continue reading)

Why not a tourism infrastructure management body for Himachal?

Written on 25 Jul, 2010 at 15:11 in Citizen Voice, Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 9 Comments
Why not a tourism infrastructure management body for Himachal?

By: Satyakam Bharti There’s hardly a curve left on roads crisscrossing Himachal from where you can experience the enchanting mountain landscape. That is because of encroachments on roadsides or simple mismanagement of places offering such views. Turning a blind eye... (Continue reading)

Dharamsala airport, the best rain-shelter in the state

Written on 11 Jul, 2010 at 16:14 in Daily news, Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 8 Comments
Dharamsala airport, the best rain-shelter in the state

By: Mohit Behl Dharamsala: It would not be wrong to call the Dharamsala airport building at Gaggal a rain-shelter as it hardly shows any signs of being an airport. So it’s hardly surprising to find villagers squatting around to rest... (Continue reading)

Third Sangla valley ‘household tourism’ festival from May 21

Written on 14 May, 2010 at 17:10 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: ML Verma Shimla: The 3rd Sangla Valley Household Tourism Festival, based on home stays in around 50 rural houses is the panoramic Kinnaur valley offering tribal culture, cuisines, handicraft and interface of experts and local people, would be organized... (Continue reading)

Exorbitant airfares hit Himachal tourism

Written on 9 May, 2010 at 15:47 in Daily news, Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 3 Comments

By: ML Sharma Kullu: Unchecked and exorbitant air packages being offered for the Delhi-Kullu-Delhi flights has not only hit tourism in the area, but has also put a question mark on the attitude of the Himachal government seriousness in promoting... (Continue reading)

First Himachali ‘haat’ to open next month

Written on 24 Apr, 2010 at 16:02 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: ML Verma Shimla: ‘The Destination, a luxury resort situated in the foothills of Solan district on National highway-22 is about to offer a glimpse into Himachali culture and art forms to tourists who daily throng the place as the... (Continue reading)

Walking the extra mile in Dalhousie

Written on 23 Apr, 2010 at 15:09 in Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 14 Comments
Walking the extra mile in Dalhousie

By: Johar Singh Dalhousie is a small hill station set along the western edge of Dhauladhar ranges. Perhaps the most idyllic of places in Himachal Pradesh if one is looking for a hill station in its true meaning – calm,... (Continue reading)

Kufri: 15 reasons not to visit!

Written on 1 Feb, 2010 at 22:26 in Featured, Tourism | viewed times | 23 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... (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... (Continue reading)

Despite H1N1 scare, Himachal hotels full for I-Day weekend

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... (Continue reading)

Himachal travel agents accused of spreading misinformation about Kashmir

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 Travel Mart

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’... (Continue reading)

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Now Regional Adventure Club to promote village tourism

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... (Continue reading)

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Restoration of Kufri: Would pony owners take the plunge?

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... (Continue reading)

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