Every time someone mentions Himachal Pradesh, I am sure Shimla, Manali, and Dharamshala come to mind. But do you know that these places are now overcrowded and full of chaos? So what to do? Well, why not explore some offbeat destinations? The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department is promoting offbeat places in order to divert chaos from all the popular spots.
Himachal Pradesh Tourism Promotes Offbeat Destinations
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As the popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh are full of traffic congestion and chaos, tourists are keen on discovering offbeat destinations. They are looking out for the state’s undiscovered or lesser-known attractions for a hassle-free experience.
Looking at the increasing interest of people in offbeat destinations, the Himachal Pradesh tourism department is promoting various unexplored destinations. According to Amit Kashyap, Director of Tourism and Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), this move will divert the pressure from saturated places.
They have come up with one-minute videos of these offbeat destinations in almost all the districts of Himachal Pradesh. The infrastructure is also being developed there. Their idea is to promote agri-tourism, adventure-tourism, and eco-tourism, as well as livelihoods for the people at their doorsteps.
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Already Crossed 72 Lakh Tourists This Year
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In 2022, about 1.51 crore people visited Himachal Pradesh, and this year it has already crossed 72 lakh, while we still have half the year remaining. The new destinations include Komic, Sissu, Pangi Valley in Chamba, Kaza, Nako, Lahaul’s Rangrik, and Kinnaur’s Raksham.
The tourists visiting the popular destinations also look very much inclined towards suburbs like Kufri, Narkanda, Sandhu Kotgarh, Mashobra, Fagu, Matyana, Kotkhai, Yol, Naggar, Palampur, and Dhadi. Tosh and Janjheli This is because people prefer hassle-free travel, which these places offer.
People are also preferring to stay in homestays rather than commercial places. This has brought down the business of commercial places like hotels, according to some. (As per Hindustan Times)
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First Published: June 26, 2023 12:16 PM