MANALI: Many parts of Himachal including Manali, Shimla and Dalhousie woke up to a thick layer of snow on Sunday, bringing cheers to tourists, hoteliers and local residents. This snowfall came as a blessing for fruit growers on the occasion of Lohri. Kothi and Solang near Manali have received over 45cm of more snow while
MANALI: Jana, a remote village of Kullu, with efforts of its occupants has turned into the fastest growing tourist spot of Manali with nearly 50,000 tourists visiting the place annually. Jana has today the potential to become top tourist destination of the region and Mani Ram is the man who had laid foundation to this
MANALI: Distracted by heat and din, over 1.5 crore tourists visit Himachal every year to relax in cold and calm atmosphere, but not all of them return home safely as nature’s beauty proves lethal for few of them. Negligence, ignorance, improper safety arrangements, hurriedness, rescue response delay, week communication and medical services are few of
MANALI: It sends shivers down the spines if we think about white water rafting on hills in winter months. In the extreme cold weather under sub zero temperature the icy waters of river Beas has been crowded with hundreds of river rafting enthusiasts from across the country. Although a little wave of freezing cold water
MANALI: The mercury in Manali plunged sharply after high hills in the region received fresh snowfall on Thursday. The met centre has predicted heavy snowfall in high and mid hills of Himachal in next two days. Surrounding peaks of Manali have worn a white mantle making this tourist resort more picturesque. The town saw some sun in the morning but black clouds started hovering
MANALI: Grass skiing, which was introduced at Solang slopes, 13km from here, for the first time in country in 2011, has failed to spread its roots and popularize in India as just two or three people are applying for its courses. Youth affairs and ministry of sports had spent lakhs of rupees to introduce this sport in
MANALI: Recent snowfall has proved boon to the tourism in Manali where tourists have thronged for both sun and snow. While most parts of Manali are covered with blanket of snow, crystal clear sky on Wednesday lured tourists to bask in the warmth of the sun. Not only snow but tourists are heading the hill
MANALI: Palak Sharma, a resident of Sihunta village of Chamba district in Himachal, has been crowned Winter Queen 2019 after beating 28 girls from many states. 28 beauties with brain were shortlisted for final rounds from many auditions where over 100 participants took part. Eying Femina Miss India and Miss World titles, Palak has participated
MANALI: No snowfall in many parts of Himachal despite heavy snowfall warning may have disappointed many but upper Manali regions have witnessed heavy snowfall in 48 hours, with Solang ski slopes receiving 90cm of snow. Kothi and Manali town received 90cm and 15cm snow respectively. Rohtang is expected to have received over 5ft of snow. The snowfall was continuing
MANALI: The peaks of Himachal, most parts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts, Dalhousie and Manali have worn fresh mantle of snow while many lower parts of the state received moderate rain on Saturday. The weatherman has predicted more snowfall in next 24 hours. Keylong, district headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti, received 30cm of snow. Gondla and Koksar
