Tag: Kullu

Forget about going to Antarctica to experience the life in an Igloo. Two youngsters, Vikas Kumar and Tashi Dorje, have built snow huts near the Hamta Pass at Sainthen village in Kullu district to attract tourists in the region. The concept of igloo tourism (stay in snow houses) was conceived by the youth in 2017 to give fillip to winter tourism in Kullu-Manali. The igloo tourism is gaining momentum. They had built one igloo on a trial basis. When the response was encouraging, they decided to move forward in an organised way. This year they have developed three igloos, especially ... Read more

Himachal Pradesh government plan to have a light and sound show to depict the history of Shimla and its association with the Indian freedom struggle. “A place will be chosen for the light and sound show in line with the Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” said Jai Ram Thakur, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He was replying a question regarding the tourism policy of the state in the Assembly. He said tourism could be the main revenue earner of the state’s economy. It could alleviate the issue of unemployment, as providing job opportunities to the youth in ... Read more

The IRCTC Tourism offers an 11-night, 12-day trip covering Kullu, Manali and Manikaran. The package includes catering breakfast, lunch, evening tea, snacks and dinner. The IRCTC Tourism package includes a visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Indira Memorial, Raj Ghat, Wagha Border, Golden Temple, Hadmiba Devi Temple, Vashisht Kund, Tibetan monastery, Snow Point (subject to vehicle permission), Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake among other places. The package excludes entrance fee, entertainment charges, Manali snow point trip transfers, laundry, medicines, tour guide services and all other things not mentioned in the package inclusions. The travellers can place ... Read more