In an effort to make popular tourist place Hamta near Manali more tourist friendly with care for environment, Kullu administration has not only limited the daily quota of number of vehicles that can visit the area but also made it mandatory to seek only permit after paying congest charges. The vehicles can go to Hamta only between 6am and 6pm. The daily limit of vehicles will be 520 which includes 400 light vehicles, 100 motorbikes and 20 travellers (mid size vehicles). The light vehicles will have to pay Rs 250 and travellers will pay Rs 500 as congestion charges. The motorbikes will be charged Rs 200 for one trip. The visitors will have to apply online at kullupermits.in where they will have to fill in the required details and pay congestion charges. They will then get a permit with QR code which will be their entry pass to Hamta. Kullu deputy commissioner Ashutosh Garg said there were already some restrictions to visit Hamta but now some more rules will have to be followed by the visitors. “The visitors will have to show the congestion fee receipt with QR code at the barrier of tourism development council. They will scan it and will allow the vehicle. The vehicles will be allowed only between 6am and 6pm. The vehicles going to hotels built on this road will be allowed upto 10pm,” he said. As Hamta area is religiously important for residents of nearby villages, the DC said residents of Prini and Chachoga panchayats will be allowed without restriction but according to rules framed by SDM, Manali. “The barrier at Prini village will be manned by three home guard jawans from tourism development council, one policeman besides management support from AD Hydroelectric project who maintains the road for its project. Wireless and other
In an effort to make popular tourist place Hamta near Manali more tourist friendly with care for environment, Kullu administration has not only limited the daily quota of number of vehicles that can visit the area but also made it mandatory to seek only permit after paying congest charges. The vehicles can go to Hamta
Asian Rafting Championships will be organised in Beas river in Kullu from September 16 with participation of 25 teams from the Asian nations, an official said on Saturday. The event will be organised under the joint aegis of World Rafting Federation and Indian Rafting Association from September 16 to 25. The races will be conducted in both men and women categories. The race will start form Raison and end at Babeli with total length of the course about 20km. Kullu deputy commissioner Ashutosh Garg said, “25 teams from Asian countries will participate in the event in both men and women categories. A team from Himachal will also compete in the event. We have started preparations in advance. A meeting in this regard was called on Saturday.” The DC said the inaugural ceremony of the championships will be organised at Manali on September 16 and the closing ceremony will be held at Kullu on September 25. “More than 100 players will participate in the event. Different committees have been formed for effective and smooth conduct. It is matter of pride for Himachal to get opportunity to host this popular event in Kullu. It will help in tourism promotion,” he added. Indian Rafting Association president Saukat Sikandar briefed in detailed the different aspects of the championship. He also discussed about lodging, meals and other facilities to the participants. He also said that 15 high quality rafts are being imported from France for the event. River rafting and all other water sports are banned in Himachal following monsoon rains upto September 15. The ban is imposed every year after water level rises dangerously. As ban will be lifted on September 15, the championship will start from the next day. Kullu is a renowned destination for adventure sports including river rafting. Many rafting competitions
Asian Rafting Championships will be organised in Beas river in Kullu from September 16 with participation of 25 teams from the Asian nations, an official said on Saturday. The event will be organised under the joint aegis of World Rafting Federation and Indian Rafting Association from September 16 to 25. The races will be conducted
