The isolated and upper parts of Himachal Pradesh may witness snowfall on the New Year 2020 eve while tourist towns Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie may miss it again as the meteorological centre, Shimla, has predicted 25 per cent chances of snowfall. There is good and bad news for tourists. The weatherman is not sure about the snowfall in tourist resorts of the state. Still, there is hope for tourists as they can see snowfall in upper regions of the state which are still connected by road. The actual good news is that the state has enough snow in store where tourists can spend quality time in the New Year eve and 2020. The state has missed a White Christmas this year but tourists got to see snow in upper Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie. A fresh western disturbance will affect the Western Himalayan regions from the night of December 30. The higher and isolated region of Shimla, Kullu, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba and Sirmour are likely to get some snow. Although chances of snowfall in Shimla and Manali towns are very low, the upper tourist destinations of both the tourist resorts may witness light snowfall on January 1. Shimla meteorological centre director Manmohan Singh said, “This time chances of snowfall in popular tourist towns of the state including Shimla and Manali are 25 per cent. However, some snowflakes are possible in the New Year. The high hills and isolated areas of the state will get some snow.” The tourist destinations of Himachal are already crowded with tourists. The tourist inflow will be highest between December 28 and January 1. All tourists are heading to Himachal with the expectation of watching live snowfall. Despite weak western disturbance, a fresh snowfall is likely in upper tourist destinations like Kufri and Narkanda
The isolated and upper parts of Himachal Pradesh may witness snowfall on the New Year 2020 eve while tourist towns Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie may miss it again as the meteorological centre, Shimla, has predicted 25 per cent chances of snowfall. There is good and bad news for tourists. The weatherman is not sure
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s village Prini will soon become the smartest village of the country and will attract large number of tourist. Himachal government has drafted a plan to make village digitally sound and an eco-tourism hub. A large number of tourists visiting Manali generally ask about the location of Prini where Vajpayee has his house. A large number of hotels have mushroomed in the outskirt of Prini village. The village has many homestays and guesthouses as well. Prini is the base to famous tourist spot Hamta pass and is 4km from Manali. In an effort to pay tribute to Vajpayee, Himachal government has now planned to develop the whole village as a 21st century modern village where residents will get all the facilities and tourists will get to experience the charming atmosphere of a typical but smart and digital village. Plan is provide villagers with free wi-fi. CCTV cameras would be fitted on streets and major points. The streets and public places will have proper street lights. The whole land record would be digitalized. Road and streets would be beautified. The village will have proper sewers, drinking water supply, sanitation and garbage treatment facility. The village school will start smart classes. All works in village would be digitalized. The houses will have solar panels on roof to generate power and to warm up the water. Kullu deputy commissioner Yunus said administration is planning to develop Prini as a model village of 21st century. “As directed by government, villagers would be provided with all basic facilities like wi-fi and street lights. Prini will become an example of best eco-friendly model village in the country. It will also become an eco-tourism village. Following meetings, we shall discuss on ideas to implement the plan in best way,” he said. Former
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s village Prini will soon become the smartest village of the country and will attract large number of tourist. Himachal government has drafted a plan to make village digitally sound and an eco-tourism hub. A large number of tourists visiting Manali generally ask about the location of Prini where Vajpayee
The tourist town of Manali will soon get an ice hockey stadium that will be built for Rs 17cr by a company from the Netherlands. The stadium and the ice rink will be built as per international standards. Youth services and sports minister Govind Singh Thakur said on Tuesday that an MoU has been signed with a Netherlands based company and the work will start very soon. The huge stadium will be built in Manali which is otherwise famous for skiing and snowboarding. After the ice skating rink of Shimla and ice hockey rink of Spiti, it will be the third ice rink of the state. But, unlike other ice skating and hockey rinks of the country, this rink will be designed and built according to international standards so that international events could be organized here in the future. “This will be first such stadium of the country. Winter sports infrastructure is being strengthened in Manali. Besides skiing slopes, now we shall have a beautiful ice hockey rink where our children will rehearse and will prepare for national and international competitions. We can even host international events in the future. The stadium will also help in boosting the winter tourism,” Govind Thakur said. कुल्लू मनाली में नीदरलैंड की कंपनी इंटरनेशनल आईस हॉकी स्टेडियम बनाने जा रही है जिसके लिए कंपनी ने 17 करोड़ रूपये का एमओयू प्रदेश सरकार के साथ साईन किया है।@jairamthakurbjp सरकार का उद्देश्य देश व प्रदेश के खिलाड़ियों को खेल में अपनी प्रतिभा निखारने के लिए यह एक सराहनीय कदम है। pic.twitter.com/FSBOCY7jQM — Govind Singh Thakur (@govind4betterHP) December 24, 2019 The government is searching for the land for the project. The company will coordinate with Manali based Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports for technical and other support. Once complete, the stadium is likely
The tourist town of Manali will soon get an ice hockey stadium that will be built for Rs 17cr by a company from the Netherlands. The stadium and the ice rink will be built as per international standards. Youth services and sports minister Govind Singh Thakur said on Tuesday that an MoU has been signed
