Shimla Tourist Industry Threatened By Water Crisis
byAs the heat picks up, the looming water shortages in Shimla are threatening the summer tourist season as the hotels are passing on the…
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Tourist dead in freak accident
byShimla: Nagesh Kumar (50), a tourist from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in a freak accident while participating in an adventure activity at Mahasu Peak…
British paraglider dead in Dharamshala crash
byDharamsala: British paraglider Richard Samson (45) was found dead on two days ago (19.11.2013) near Thathri village, situated at 8 Kms from Dharamsala. The British…
Shyam Benegal, Jai Bachchan, Govind Nihalani, Mani Ratnam to attend Ladhak Film Fest
byNew Delhi: The second edition of the Ladakh International Film Festival (LIFF), rescheduled due to the Uttarakhand tragedy, will now be held Sep 13-15 in…
Two new Summer Special Trains on Kalka-Shimla route this season
byShimla: With a motive to give tourists another exciting way to reach the Queen of Hills, Railway Department has proposed to introduce two new…
Now plus-two pass will be licensed tourist guides in Shimla
byShimla: To streamline and make visit of tourists more exceptional and safe, Department of Tourism has proposed to make higher secondary education a minimum…
Queen of Hills Shimla, favored tourist destination without flavor
byNothing has really changed on the Mall Road and the famous Ridge in Shimla. New branded stores, a revamped Gaiety Theater and perhaps some…
Adventure tourism drive of Uttarakhand govt may turn sour
byDehra Dun : With the state government not being able to ensure the safety of tourists in adventure sports in the state, adventure tourism…
Can Himachal become the next New Zealand?
byWhen I called back home to tell dad about my upcoming week long holiday in New Zealand, he dismissed it, saying “What new are…
Shimla’s heritage hotel reopens
byShimla: British-era Clarke’s Hotel, a prominent landmark on Shimla’s Mall Road, was reopened Sunday after remaining closed for two months due to cave-in threats,…