As Christmas is set to begin carol singing, dazzling Christmas lights, and decked-out Christmas trees are enticing folks to join the celebrations on December 25. Several parts of India are witnessing the high festive spirit of Christmas, which is observed to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Ahead of the Christmas, decorations are in full … Read more
Himachal Pradesh is ready to welcome the tourists as the roads to popular hill-stations have been restored, said tourism and civil aviation director Amit Kashyap on Tuesday. “Tourists can avail discount in the current season in most of the hotels. The tourism sector is one of the major contributors in the state’s gross domestic product, … Read more
New Delhi: Travel agencies have reported a softening of hotel rates for the next 7-10 days in and around Shimla, in the wake of a wave of cancellations for hill getaways due to rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. The dip in rates followed a bustling weekend, when most hotels had raised tariffs by 30%. … Read more
Recurring landslides near Chakki Mod on the Kalka-Shimla expressway, a lifeline for Himachal Pradesh, for the fifth day on Saturday have not only disrupted travel but also dealt a blow to apple transportation and led to slump in tourism. Efforts underway to clear the landslide-hit stretch near Chakki Mod on the Kalka-Shimla highway on Saturday. … Read more