Shimla, April 22 -- The General Administration Department of Himachal Pradesh has opened 20% of its guest house rooms to the general public through an online booking system, with tariffs fixed at Rs 4,000 per night for select accommodations across key locations.

According to an official notification issued by Secretary GAD, Ashish Singhmar, the decision covers identified rooms at Himachal Bhawan and Himachal Sadan in New Delhi, Himachal Bhawan in Chandigarh, and Willy's Park Circuit House in Shimla.

Singhmar said the move is aimed at making government accommodations more accessible and transparent. "We have opened these rooms for the common man and they will now be available through online booking. Earlier, bookings required GAD approva...