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Indians give new meaning to 'quick getaway' as last-minute bookings jump this yearIndians are increasingly making last-minute travel plans for the New Year. Overseas destinations like Thailand, Vietnam, and Dubai are popu...
Himachal Snowstorm: Over 1,000 vehicles stranded, 700 tourists rescued amid blizzard in ManaliHimachal Pradesh witnessed contrasting scenes as heavy snowfall in Manali caused massive traffic disruptions, leaving around 1,000 vehicles...
Himachal CM directs preparation of amendment bill for Bhota Charitable Hospital land transfer issueHimachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held a meeting to discuss land transfer issues for Radha Soami Satsang Beas Charitable Hospital....
Tourism melts as snow abandons the hillsIndia's popular tourist destinations in the Himalayas, including Srinagar, Manali, Dalhousie, Shimla, Nainital, and Mussoorie, are experien...
Unravelling the Himalayan conundrum: The vanishing snow and its implications in Northwestern IndiaThe absence of snow in Kashmir's traditional winter season is concerning for agriculture, tourism, and the delicate ecosystem. The dry spel...
Why Shimla saw the lowest hotel occupancy in 40 years on New Year's eveDespite expectations of weekend snow and lenient treatment for revelers, Shimla faced a challenge in attracting tourists, with hotel occupa...
Himachal Pradesh 2023: Tough year for Sukhu as monsoon fury compounds state's financial crunchAltogether, 509 people died and 38 went missing in the state during the 2023 monsoon. Over 15,000 became homeless and the state government ...
Oyo to add 750 hotels on its platform in next three months to tap peak travel seasonOyo said its key focus markets are Goa, Jaipur, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Katra, Puri, Shimla, Nainital, Udaipur, and Mount Abu for the new hot...
Summer of discontent: Climate change is crippling tourism in the Himalayan beltWhile increased tourism and infrastructural development is critical, it should not be at the expense of the environment. Recent events in 2...
Locals, environmentalists concerned over depleting snow cover, rising temperatures in ShimlaThe Himachal Pradesh capital, which used to be draped in white and attract tourists from all over, now mostly presents a brownish look with...
HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 10,000 per year as apparel allowance for inmates of old age homes, orphanagesA sum of Rs 5,000 would be provided for summer wear and Rs 5,000 for winter clothing, he said and interacted with the inmates and enquired ...
Engineering marvel: Atal Tunnel becomes new tourist hotspot in HimachalThe 9.02-km underpass connects Lahaul of Lahaul-Spiti district and Manali of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla crisis offers a terrifying glimpse of what most of our cities could be facing in futureThe requirement for the town is about 45 MLD according to Shimla Municipal Corporation documents, however, the present yield is less than 3...
Demonetisation out of the way, Indians draw up new year plansWhile Goa, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Manali are the top domestic destinations; Thailand, Singapore, Dubai are among the preferred internationa...
From Lucknow to Leh, it’s ‘springtime’ before winterPear trees have started flowering in Mallika Virdi's farm in Sarmoli village near Munsiyari town, deep inside Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- Unscientific sewage disposal threatens Shimla's environment
Unscientific disposal of sewage and solid waste is threatening the pristine environment and water sources of the Queen of Hills, as Shimla ...
- Mountain of trash may be driving Himalayas to disaster
Experts say that continuous storage of huge quantities of water has turned lakes on high mountains into potential "water bombs" for the pop...
- Snow season shrinking by 11 days/decade: Study
While tourist places like Manali and Dalhousie have witnessed early snowfall this year resulting into tourism boom, Shimla is still awaitin...
- HPTDC announces 20 - 30% winter discount in hotels
Himachal Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has offered 15 to 30 per cent in its 57-odd hotels from November 15 to April 8 next year.
- Indian tourists pack bags for exotic, offbeat locales
All domestic low-cost carriers (LCCs) are also expecting 100% load factor around Christmas and New Year’s eve. Many airlines are deploying ...