Tourism gains momentum in Manali of Himachal Pradesh; hotel occupancy reaches up to 80 per centManali is witnessing a surge in tourist activity this season. Hotel occupancy is high, with expectations of a record-breaking period. Pleas...
03 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Tourism melts as snow abandons the hillsIndia's popular tourist destinations in the Himalayas, including Srinagar, Manali, Dalhousie, Shimla, Nainital, and Mussoorie, are experien...
26 Jan, 2024, 12.20 AM IST
Hotel occupancy surge in Shimla, Manali; record 28,210 vehicle cross Atal Tunnel in one dayThe opening of the Atal Tunnel has driven hotel occupancy in Shimla and Manali to 90%, with a record 28,210 vehicles crossing the tunnel in...
26 Dec, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
Rs 2,000 crore loss for HP's tourism sector in July-Aug; hoteliers offer discounts to increase footfallThe tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh has suffered losses of approximately Rs 2,000 crore due to heavy rains and low footfall in July and ...
03 Sep, 2023, 04.57 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur to have 'hanging restaurant' to boost tourismThe move looks to give tourists travelling along the Shimla-Chamba and Chandigarh-Manali routes more amenities.
28 Jan, 2023, 10.20 PM IST
Realty boom a curse for Himachal's popular tourist magnetsExperts estimate that more than 98 percent buildings in Shimla are highly vulnerable to collapsing if there is a major earthquake. The mush...
14 Jan, 2023, 11.20 AM IST
Indians pack bags, head to Himachal Pradesh to beat Covid blues and heatwaveThe occupancy in the hotels has jumped in the past few days, but is yet to reach its peak.
05 Jul, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
Over 1.5 lakh vehicles crossed Atal Tunnel since its inauguration on October 3The tunnel, which was inaugurated on October 3 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attracted such a high number of vehicles despite ...
15 Mar, 2021, 07.50 PM IST
Coronavirus impacts tourist bookings in LadakhLadakh, known as the cold desert, is a famous international tourist destination attracting large number of visitors especially interested i...
07 Mar, 2020, 06.40 PM IST
Indian destinations have been a favourite with filmmakers for film shootsHere are some popular spots.
03 Aug, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
Snow a spoiler, beaches favourite this year-endIn contrast, occupancy in hotels in Kashmir and Manali are at 20-30% against 80-90% for the same time last year.
27 Dec, 2014, 11.58 AM IST
Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma promises to bring in more services for touristsThere have been several cases of tourists specially foreigners being fleeced by touts operating at airports and various tourist spots.
01 Dec, 2014, 05.10 PM IST
- HPTDC announces monsoon discount to attract tourists
The discount, however, would not be applicable on three days from August 9 to 11, Managing Director, HPTDC, Subhashis Panda said.
29 Jun, 2013, 09.58 PM IST
- Delhi Tourism sets up kiosks in metro stations
The kiosks would provide detailed tourist information and arrange site-seeing in Delhi for airport metro commuters and tourists.
15 Mar, 2012, 03.14 PM IST
- Himachal to woo tourists with more treks
Aiming to woo adventure sport lovers, the Himachal Pradesh government is organising four-day treks in Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts of...
05 Sep, 2009, 11.21 AM IST
- Beaches passe, it's Xmas in the hills
Come winter, and most people prefer to spend a holiday in the warmer climes of a beach resort or a desert town.
23 Dec, 2007, 02.52 AM IST
- Five ITDC properties to go on sale next week
The next week will witness disinvestment of five Indian Tourist Development Corporation (ITDC) properties in Kovalam, Manali, Calcutta, Aur...
18 May, 2002, 01.40 AM IST