Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations
1 year, 7 months ago

Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

The Hindu  

A haven for those seeking respite from the scorching heat prevailing in other parts of the country, Shimla has enjoyed considerable tourist footfall in recent months. A major hill station famous for being the summer capital of British India, the city reportedly welcomed over 72 lakh tourists between January and May this year. According to the Director Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh, from January to May, over 72 lakh tourists arrived in the region. As per data available with the State tourism department in 2019, over 1,72,00,000 tourists including nearly 4,00,000 foreign tourists visited the State, with a jump of nearly 5% in comparison to the year 2018. The Himachal Pradesh tourism sector generates ₹11,000 crore annually and constitutes 7.3% of the State’s Gross Domestic Product.

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Himachal govt to expedite setting up heliports
2 days, 16 hours ago

Himachal govt to expedite setting up heliports

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while reviewing projects of the tourism department on Monday directed the department to expedite the work on setting up heliports in the state, including those in far-flung tribal areas. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu The state government is in process of setting up 16 heliports in all district headquarters, including tribal and far-flung areas, …

Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya top tourist destination in U.P. with 11 crore visitors

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Ayodhya has edged out Varanasi to emerge as the top tourist attraction in Uttar Pradesh, with 11 crore domestic and international tourists visiting the temple town in the first six months of this year as compared to 4.61 crore visiting Varanasi. The state tourism department on Saturday released figures of tourists arriving in the state in the first six …

UP govt targets five-fold growth in tourism by 2028
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UP govt targets five-fold growth in tourism by 2028

Hindustan Times  

To promote tourism in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is focusing on revitalizing tourist destinations and strengthening transport infrastructure over the past seven and a half years, according to a government spokesperson. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is committed to boosting tourism alongside industrial development in the state. This measure has led to a significant increase in tourist footfall, with …

Despite damaged roads and unpredictable weather, over one crore tourists visited Himachal this year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Despite damaged roads and unpredictable weather, over one crore tourists visited Himachal this year

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Over one crore tourists have visited Himachal Pradesh in the first six months with Kullu and Shimla districts emerging as top attractions, drawing 4.73 lakh and 4.48 lakh tourists respectively. Key destinations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti remained popular while Kullu and Shimla districts emerged as top attractions, drawing as many as 4,73,737 and …

Battered by nature’s fury, Economic Survey pegs Himachal Pradesh’s GDP growth at 7.1% for FY-2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Battered by nature’s fury, Economic Survey pegs Himachal Pradesh’s GDP growth at 7.1% for FY-2024

The Hindu  

Even as a relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh brought the hill State to its knees this year, causing immense damage to life and property, the growth in the financial year 2023-24 is seen at 7.1%, up from 6.9% in the financial year 2022-23. The State Economic Survey, 2023-24, which was presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the ongoing …

Sinking Himachal? Death, Devastation, Destruction Only Sight in Hill State After Monsoon Mayhem
1 year, 4 months ago

Sinking Himachal? Death, Devastation, Destruction Only Sight in Hill State After Monsoon Mayhem

News 18  

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, 400 km from Delhi, is usually a seven-hour drive but it is now taking 10 hours to reach the district, which continues to be the worst-hit by rain fury in the hill state. The tourism sector is the backbone of Himachal Pradesh and accounts for Rs 11,000 crore, contributing 7.5 percent to the state’s total GDP. …

Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains
1 year, 7 months ago

Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains

Hindustan Times  

The pleasant weather conditions in the north Indian hill town of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla are drawing tourists across India. Shimla draws tourists in big number as blistering heat sweeps plains The Director Tourism department of Himachal Pradesh, Amit Kashyap said that the tourist arrival has increased and the pleasant weather conditions are expected to bring more in the region in …

Himachal Pradesh's tourism scene thriving once again after pandemic
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh's tourism scene thriving once again after pandemic

Hindustan Times  

The tourism sector that was worst hit during the COVID-19 pandemic in Himachal is bouncing back with tourist arrival crossing the 1.51 crore mark in 2022. As many as 1.51 crore tourists including 29,333 foreigners visited Himachal in 2022 with the twin districts of Kullu and Shimla accounting for 36 percent of the total tourist arrival. "Breaking the monotonous routine …

Big Post Pandemic Boost: 27% Increase in Uttar Pradesh Tourism, 16% Rise in Tamil Nadu
2 years, 2 months ago

Big Post Pandemic Boost: 27% Increase in Uttar Pradesh Tourism, 16% Rise in Tamil Nadu

News 18  

Domestic tourism in Uttar Pradesh has grown by 27 per cent in 2021-2022 — as per a survey by the Union Tourism Ministry – casting aside the shadow of the pandemic. Uttar Pradesh has also emerged as the second biggest contributor, after Tamil Nadu, with over 16 per cent share in the national pie. Principal Secretary, Tourism, Mukesh Meshram said, …

Planning a trip to Himachal, Uttarakhand? Here's all you need to know about travel restrictions & guidelines
3 years, 6 months ago

Planning a trip to Himachal, Uttarakhand? Here's all you need to know about travel restrictions & guidelines

India Today  

The second wave of Covid-19 brought tourism to a standstill across the nation as the number of cases rose and the states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand closed their borders for tourists starting April. Being the states that derive most of their revenues from the tourism sector, businesses in Himachal and Uttarakhand also faced many financial difficulties. In a circular …

Himachal sees increase in tourist footfall due to snowfall, new year celebrations
4 years ago

Himachal sees increase in tourist footfall due to snowfall, new year celebrations

India Today  

People from various parts of the country are visiting the hills of Himachal Pradesh after the state received snowfall recently. Most hotels in major tourist areas including Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie and Kufri were fully booked from Christmas till December 27 and they are also expected to be totally occupied from December 31 till January 3, said Mohinder Seth, president of …

Uttar Pradesh attracted over 53 cr domestic tourists in 2019; emerges top tourist destination
4 years, 2 months ago

Uttar Pradesh attracted over 53 cr domestic tourists in 2019; emerges top tourist destination

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh has emerged at the top position for attracting the highest number of domestic tourists in 2019. The Indian Tourism Statistics, 2020, has announced that as many as 53.6 crore domestic tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in 2019 which was much higher as compared to 2018 when the state had got the second position after Tamil Nadu. Uttar Pradesh attracted …

No tourists, Himachal travel industry with 5800 hotels seeks relief in peak season
4 years, 8 months ago

No tourists, Himachal travel industry with 5800 hotels seeks relief in peak season

India Today  

It is an irony that Himachal Pradesh's travel and hospitality industry, which contributes to 7% of the state's GDP every year, is seeking an interim relief that too when the tourist season should have peaked. The lockdown has left Himachal's hotel, restaurant and other business owners worried as 15 days of the tourist season, which begins from April 15 and …

Internal travel
5 years ago

Internal travel

The Hindu  

The annual rate of growth in domestic tourism fell to the lowest in six years in 2017 to 2.3 per cent, according to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism. Among the States considered tourism hotspots, Rajasthan saw the arrival of 4.59 crore tourists, followed by Uttarakhand, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Goa. The Ministry data also showed that the Taj …

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