With the beginning of summer season, hotels and tour operators in Manali have started many attractive packages to woo tourists. In competition of hotels, tourists are getting many features at extremely low prices. There are some packages for couples where they can enjoy both side AC bus ride (Delhi-Manali-Delhi), three nights, four days stay at a quality hotel, breakfast, dinner and all popular sightseeing only for Rs 9,500. Tourists have options to convert their honeymoon package into adventure package if they want to experience water rafting and paragliding. Choosing a cheap private taxi or luxury bus on a sharing basis is optional. Those, seeking a star category hotel or resort for some extra comfort would have to spend some extra money but they also have many options in this category too. Now the HP Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is gearing up to face the rivals in hotel industry. "We have launched two special summer packages with exciting features. Paying only Rs 8,100, couples can enjoy a warm stay of two nights and three days with free paragliding at Solang Valley. If guests wish to stay for three nights and four days, then they would have to pay only Rs 12,600 and then they could experience the white water rafting for free. Local sightseeing and drive to snow point is always free," HPTDC deputy director BN Kapoor said. Middle range private hoteliers are set to give a stiff competition to the costly hotels by providing their guests with modern facilities like discotheque, bars, welcome drink, fresh fruits and flowers in room and honeymoon bed topped with rose petals. General manager of Quality Inn, River Country Resorts Rohit Ahluwalia said, "We provide our guests with all the facilities that they would get in a five-star hotel. The only difference is high charges
With the beginning of summer season, hotels and tour operators in Manali have started many attractive packages to woo tourists. In competition of hotels, tourists are getting many features at extremely low prices. There are some packages for couples where they can enjoy both side AC bus ride (Delhi-Manali-Delhi), three nights, four days stay at
