With over 50 cultural troupes from across the country showcased their culture, the first national level Manali Winter Carnival kicked off after prayers at Hadimba temple on Monday. Braving cold and snow, thousands of people witnessed the unique blend of art, culture and modernization on the Mall Road. Serene atmosphere of hill town is echoing
Snowfall rejuvenates tourism in Himachal
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Good amount of snowfall has not only rejuvenated the glaciers of Himachal, but also proved beneficial for tourism industry of the state, with scores of tourists heading to hill state. Thousands of tourists, mostly couples are expected to visit Manali, Shimla, Dalhousie and Dharamshala in next few days. Also, hundreds of ski enthusiasts are reaching
Local ATV riders proved saviour for many tourists
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Dozen of local all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders who earn their livelihood providing joy ride to tourists at snow point proved saviour for many tourists who were waiting for help after being trapped in blizzards on Manali-Rohtang highway. When local youths had news about tourist trapped and search and rescue operation carried out by administration, they
With temperature dipped many notches below the freezing point in Manali, sale of Kulluvi shawls, a must purchase souvenir for tourists, have increased up to 3,000 shawls every day. According to a data from different shawl industries in Kullu, on an average, around 1,500 to 2,000 shawls were being sold between November and mid December
New Year celebrations jam Manali
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With all parking places, roads, streets and footpaths occupied with vehicles, tourists struggling in search of rooms and DJs presenting their live performances, Manali had a wonderful but hectic New Year’s Eve and the celebrations are still continued. Over 30,000 tourists from across the country had thronged Manali for New Year celebrations on December 31.
Photos: Christmas competitions in Manali
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Shivani Jain from Ludhiana wins the Christmas Queen title in Manali A couple working hard to win the lemon dance competition A couple enjoys balloon dance during Christmas competitions in Manali
Himachal emphasizes on importance of quality tourism
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In what could be the better way to provide best hospitality to domestic and international tourists with a tourist-friendly atmosphere, Himachal government is planning to add tourism subject to the middle classes in schools, a source attending board of tourism development meeting in Dharamshala disclosed on Friday. Tourism is the second most source of income
If you are planning to visit Kullu-Manali during Christmas and New Year eve, make sure you have booked your hotel in advance, otherwise, you may have to spend chilling nights on roads. With the strong possibility of white Christmas, around 50,000 tourists are expected to reach here this time. All parking places of Manali are
Residents of Manali woke up to the snow on Friday morning. White sheet of snow brought cheers to the farmers and a surprise gift for thousands of tourists visiting Manali. Mall Road and Nehru Kund were the snow point for tourists who enjoyed skiing and other naughty events. News of the snowfall in Manali has
Rohtang pass has received 15 cm fresh snowfall on Wednesday blocking the road link between Manali and Lahaul-Spiti. At least 10 light vehicles were reported to be stranded here but later they managed to escape somehow. Movement of the vehicles was restricted to Marhi, 17km below Rohtang pass, for safety reasons. With snowfall at Baralacha,