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Kiratpur-Manali four-lane project to take HP’s tourism to new heights: Governor

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 2 June 2023, 5:00 PM 731

Himachal Pradesh (HP) Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has said the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane project will take the state’s tourism to “new heights”. “The local people will be facilitated through the four-lane and the possibilities of employment at the local level will also increase due to the industrial areas built on the sides of the project,” Shukla […]Continue Reading

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Thomas Cook & SOTC Travel unveil domestic holidays to meet high demand for Republic Day weekend

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 3:00 PM 253

With Republic Day falling on a Thursday, the second last week of January offers an ideal opportunity for an exciting extended weekend getaway. Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel are seeing a brisk demand of over 25% from families, young professionals/millennials and couples. To capitalise on this opportunity, Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel, have […]Continue Reading

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IHCL steps foot in Manali, opens Baragarh Resort & Spa, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh

By TBM Staff - Hyderabad Thursday, 19 January 2023, 4:00 PM 218

IHCL  today announced the opening of Baragarh Resort & Spa, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, the hotel offers magnificent views of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “This opening is in line with IHCL’s […]Continue Reading

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Himachal restricts water sports & river camping during monsoon

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 4:00 PM 541

The Tourism Department of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh has issued guidelines to completely restrict all water sports activities and shut down all camping sites near river banks, informed officials on Tuesday, reports ANI. The administration cited safety as the primary reason behind the move and said: “Due to the rainy season, the Tourism Department […]Continue Reading

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FTAs to Lahaul, Spiti decline post Covid-19 outbreak

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 3:00 PM 622

After the outbreak of Covid, Lahaul and Spiti has witnessed a shortfall in the arrival of foreign tourists as compared to previous years, reports The Tribune. Data procured from the Tourism Department shows that in 2021, Lahaul and Spiti had witnessed only 420 foreign tourists, while in 2020, the number was only 155. The data […]Continue Reading

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7 new ropeways to come up in Himachal Pradesh

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 28 April 2022, 2:00 PM 871

The National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) and the Himachal government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the building of multiple ropeways in the state, reports Smart City. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari along with Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh […]Continue Reading