Himachal Pradesh

'Hotel Holiday Home’ and ‘Goofa-Ashiana’ in Shimla have been recently awarded with the Certificates of Registration-Quality Management System-ISO 9001 2008 by the BSI Management Systems (United Kingdom).

Himachal Pradesh in a bid to attract more number of visitors to its state has now decided to introduce houseboats on prominent lakes on the similar lines of Jammu and Kashmir.

New Delhi-based Chrysalid Outdoor Learning Centres (COLC) which operates camps and conducts outdoor training activities for corporates and students will be setting up 2 new camps by February 2011

The Himachal Pradesh government in a bid to facilitate pilgrims during the sacred Manimahesh pilgrimage in the remote areas of Chamba district has now introduced chopper service.

The strategic National Highway-22 (NH), which connects Manali town in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, has been reopened for light vehicles after it was closed due to landslides

Himachal Pradesh government is all geared up to provide week-long free hospitality including boarding and lodging in any of its hotels in the state to the world-record holders of all the nations during the upcoming CWG

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) that has introduced various initiatives in the state’s tourism sector like ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani’, operation of deluxe tourist coaches

Himachal Pradesh dotted with many tourism spots like Shimla, Manali, Rohtang Pass, Kangra, Chamba among others has been witnessing an upsurge in the tourism sector recently.

Before CWG (Commonwealth Games) kick starts in the month of October, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to equip the state’s tourist guides with English language skills

India’s Aamod brand that operates under Tarangan Leisure is all set to create a national chain of high quality boutique resorts in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand. Aamod made its foray recently

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has started Manali - Leh deluxe bus service for the tourist season, this year.

A 3- day walk was recently organized by a group of officers and employees of Indian Railways to create awareness among the public about the significance of Kalka-Shimla railway

All the trains running on the Kalki-Shimla railway line will soon be getting suitable dustbins from the Northern Railways following an appeal from the state government, Himachal Pradesh.

Northern Railways, one of the 16 zones of Indian Railways (IR) has launched a broad gauge train to Himachal Pradesh that will run between Una, Himachal Pradesh and Haridwar, Uttarkhand thrice in a week from July 30th.

Manali, India’s major tourist attraction will be getting an ultra modern Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus stand at an estimated cost of Rs 35 crore.

The Himachal Pradesh Government has claimed that it would strive to maintain the glory of world famous tourist destination Manali and develop it as international standard tourist destination in the near future.

Asian Development Bank (ADB), a regional development bank that provides loans and financial assistance to Asian and Pacific countries has agreed to fund tourism,

Manali, the beautiful hill station of India will be getting an ultra modern Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus stand at an estimated cost of Rs 35 crore.

Himachal Pradesh has launched a new scheme called ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani' on May 31st, which will enable visitors to get to know about the rich cultural heritage, folk lore and surreal historic facts of the villages.

The tourism sector in Chhattisgarh added another feather to its cap when Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh recently inaugurated a tourism complex

A 3 day Sangla Valley Household Tourism Festival in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh will kick start from May 21st.

Rohtang Tunnel to be built under the Rohtang Pass in Leh-Manali, Himachal Pradesh will be completed by February 2015.

Himachal Pradesh, the valley of gods was declared as India’s Best Summer Destination by the Outlook Group

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) wants to set up five-star hotels for the first time in the hill state of Himachal.

Air India is going to restart the lone flight between Delhi and Manali/Bhuntar (Himachal Pradesh) from 3 December, which will operate twice a week - Wednesday and Friday.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation /IRCTC is planning a 'Him Darshan' package, including destinations like Shimla, Dharamshala, Pathankot and Manali.

The Himachal government has started a helicopter service to carry devotees to the Manimahesh Lake in Chamba district .

Railway is mulling a plan to introduce a special tour package for Kalka-Shimla line, in line with "Palace on Wheels model."