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Himachal sees rise in tourist footfall after months of slump

Dharamshala, Nov. 1 -- Himachal's popular tourist destinations are witnessing increased footfall after Diwali, and the hotel occupancy, which had remained low for months, is picking up once again. In... Read More


After recent mishaps, solo paragliders in Bir-Billing told to use tracking devices

Dharamshala, Oct. 31 -- After the recent surge in paragliding mishaps in Himachal's Kangra district, the local administration has directed solo pilots to use tracking devices during flights so that th... Read More


Tourism in Himachal faces growing risks from extreme weather events: Report

Dharamshala, Oct. 29 -- The tourist sector, which contributed 7.8% to Himachal's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2024-25, is facing growing risks from declining snowfall and extreme weather eve... Read More


With spotlight on women directors, Dharamshala film fest from October 30

Dharamshala, Oct. 25 -- With the snow-draped Dhauladhar range towering in the distance, the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to take place from October 30 to N... Read More


Kullu-Chandigarh flights to boost tourism: Bizmen

Dharamshala, Oct. 24 -- With the Alliance Air set to resume its flights from the Kullu-Manali airport at Bhuntar to Chandigarh after a two-year hiatus, those associated with the tourism industry say t... Read More


Himachal: Canadian paraglider found dead, another flier rescued

Dharamshala, Oct. 22 -- A Canadian solo paraglider who crash landed in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh was found dead on Monday, officials aware of the details sa... Read More


Canadian solo paraglider crashes in Dhauladhar ranges, rescue on

Dharamshala, Oct. 20 -- A Canadian solo paraglider is stranded in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Sunday, adding that efforts are underway to r... Read More


European Parl delegation calls for release of 11th Panchen Lama

Dharamshala, Oct. 18 -- During the first EU-China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) held since 2018, the European Parliament delegation raised several human rights concerns in its exchanges with repre... Read More


Shikara rides, floatingbird-watching deck soon at Himachal's Pong Dam

Dharamshala, Oct. 17 -- With the completion of formalities for selecting an operator to manage water sports activities at a designated zone in Pong Dam, one of India's largest man-made reservoirs loca... Read More


Early snowfall raise hopes for tourism boost during winter season

Dharamshala, Oct. 11 -- The early snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal has revived hopes for a good winter tourism season with stakeholders expecting more snowfall to boost tourist arrivals. Th... Read More