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Himachal Sees 3-Time Rise In Tourist Footfall After Covid Gap

Himachal pradesh witnessed the arrival of 1.28 crore tourists between january 1 and october 31 this year..

Snowfalls are a big attraction for tourists in Himachal Pradesh. (File)

Tourism in Himachal Pradesh has picked up pace after a Covid-induced lull with footfall surging over three times till October 31 this year, as compared to the year-ago period.

The state witnessed the arrival of 1.28 crore tourists, including 28,232 foreigners, between January 1 and October 31, according to the tourism department's data.

In the year-ago period, the state had welcomed 41.03 lakh tourists, the data showed. The maximum footfall -- 20.63 lakh -- was recorded in June while January recorded the lowest at 7.69 lakh.

At 30.4 lakh, tourist arrivals in the twin districts of Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti accounted for 23.8 per cent of the total footfall in the first 10 months of 2022. The Atal Tunnel -- an all-weather road through the 13,058-foot-high mountain in Rohtang Pass -- has also emerged as a tourist hotspot.

Visitors are also making a beeline to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti.

Amit Kashyap, tourism director and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) managing director, said, "People who were struck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak have now started moving out."

"Aggressive marketing by the Tourism department in vernacular languages in states such as Gujarat, from where the tourist inflow was less, has helped increasing the footfall," he said.

Mr Kashyap attributed the rise in tourist inflow to marketing on television channels and multiplexes, and short videos on social media highlighting unexplored destinations in the state's 12 districts.

"We are hopeful of touching the pre-Covid tourist inflow figures by the yearend as November and December are peak tourist seasons. However, the number of foreign tourists is yet to pick up," he said.

Manali Hoteliers' Association chief Mukesh Thakur said the Atal Tunnel -- the new gateway to Lahaul and Spiti -- had drastically increased tourist footfall.

The tourist rush is picking up and Manali will be packed to capacity from December 20 till January 10, he said, adding that the winter carnival starting from January 2 was another sought-after event.

Snowfall being a big attraction, gondolas in Solang, igloo stays in Hamta, winter sports in and around Manali, skiing, and snowboarding courses offered by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of mountaineering and Allied Sports in Manali catch the attention of the travellers, he added.

Pranav, a tourist, said, "We came to see the Atal Tunnel but were swayed to visit Sissu after crossing it. It was like entering a different world -- so calm and beautiful."

The tourism and allied industry suffered immense losses during the pandemic and tourist inflow dropped 81 per cent in 2020. The tourist arrival, which was at 1.72 crore in 2019, crashed to 32.13 lakh in 2020 before marginally recovering to 56.37 lakh in 2021.

Dharamsala, the abode of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, is a popular tourist location while Shimla, with its British architecture, is famous as the "Queen of the hills". Kullu-Manali is known for snow and adventure sports.

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Festive tourism revives in Shimla after COVID-induced lockdown; toy trains fully occupied

Covid-19 had affected various stakeholders of tourism, be it the travel agents, hotels, guest houses (both registered and unregistered), taxi drivers, guides, etc. many of them even lost their jobs as the business came crashing down to zero due to the lack of movement of people, goods and services due to the pandemic..

Tourist footfall increases in Shimla during festive season

After a long economic setback due to COVID-19 and consequent lockdowns and curfews, tourism in the state had been put on a halt, causing heavy losses to those employed in the sector. 

COVID-19 affected various stakeholders of tourism, be it the travel agents, hotels, guest houses (both registered and unregistered), taxi drivers, guides, etc. 

Many of them even lost their jobs as the business came crashing down to zero due to the lack of movement of people, goods and services due to the pandemic.

Harish, a travel agent said that the business has been picking up and is optimistic that the footfall stays consistently good.

"Last two years were very bad for tourism, business was absolutely nil. Since the Durga Puja festival, tourists are arriving here. There is 70 per cent occupancy in hotels in Shimla. We expect tourists from Gujarat to arrive here too. We are expecting to have a great business in days to come," he said while talking to ANI.

Tourists are also extremely delighted because after a long gap of two years, they are able to get out of their houses, that too during the festive season to spend their vacations at Shimla.

Ravi Rathore, a tourist from Haryana said to ANI, "We were in Lockdown, there was no outing. There is a festive season going on. I am here with my friends in Shimla. We are looking forward to spending a few days here and celebrating Diwali here. The weather here is also nice."

Another tourist named Viral has come to Shimla for the first time and he is also delighted with his experiences.

"It is our first time in Shimla. The experience of the Toy train was amazing. The weather here is nice. My journey has been great. People get holidays at festivals and no one really got to get out of their homes due to COVID. That is why people are coming here. I urge people to stay cautious, wear a mask, practice distancing and be well-aware of the guidelines of the government. We will celebrate Diwali in Manali. It is my son's birthday too," he said. 

(With inputs from ANI)

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The Ridge To Summer Hill: 10 Hidden Gems To Discover In Shimla

Unveiling shimla's hidden treasures: 10 off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

Shimla enchants travelers with its grand colonial architecture, breathtaking mountain vistas and bustling markets. But few tourists venture outside the hill station's most popular attractions to seek out hidden gems that unveil the region's authentic culture.

From serene gardens and restaurants to crumbling sports ruins and secluded hiking trails, Shimla is rife with secret spots to savor the many flavors of the city. Climb up oak-covered hillsides, wind through a maze of heritage buildings on quiet side streets or listen as novice monks play centuries-old musical instruments atop a temple.

Join us in exploring 10 of Shimla's most intriguing but overlooked attractions for an intimate understanding of what makes this historic Himalayan hill station tick.

1.The Ridge Flower Tunnel: Boom Frame Mountain Majesty

Tired of Shimla's busy crowds near Scandal Point? This hidden snaking stone path through vibrant petals seems impossible between military facilities and deodar trees darkened by age. Is it just one step away? Another world turned upside down? Yet nature's majesty stands silently tall behind these stunningly distracting flowers.

2.State Museum: Show Himachal Culture

Five minutes uphill from Shimla Central Telegraph Office lies an opportunity to see living cultural heritage at humble but sprawling Himachal State Museum.

Established in 1974, it highlights the rich artistic traditions and diverse communities across states that have often been overshadowed by better-known Mughals-or-Raj-era-hill-stations histories.

Its four-storey labyrinthine collection offers unique immersive experiences into glimpses of real Himachal heart and spirit.

Study Chamba Holi festivals miniature temples' intricate decorations; adore ancient jewelry boxes crammed with heavy gemstone-embedded marriage pendants handed down through generations of local Pahari women. Then visit the Intricate woodcarving section as a guide before wandering around McLeodganj and Dharamshala towns further north to meet living artisans who still practice today.

3.Annandale Ground: Crumbling Sporting Playground of Empire's Ghosts

Former host to Gallic soir es and blue-blooded race meets, Annandale Ground's 40-acre sporting stage has slipped quietly into the shadows on Shimla's tourist maps.

But the former British Raj polo pitch has not been forgotten. Oak and cedar stands that once offered elegant viewing galleries above a racing track looping an airy white pavilion still loom gracefully over the slopes.

Walk between them to hear the pounding hooves, or see ladies in twirling gowns against manicured lawns as they float through a candlelit evening resounding with brass bands. Then try to watch them dissolve back into misty valleys far below among rolling green plains in the distance.

And don't miss its otherworldly late-afternoon atmosphere when slanting light filters through abandoned grandstands to evoke ghosts of lives less ordinary but perhaps more superficial than those of locals forced silently to uphold Shimla society from behind elaborate brocaded curtains.

4. Under The Tree Cafe: A New Leaf for Hospitality

Down rustic steps near scandal point on circular road The Under The Tree Cafe is located discreetly away. It is striving to rewrite Shimla hospitality by giving ethical tourism tours while empowering local youth and marginalised women.

Customers can sip ginger lemon honey tea while trainee staff smile shyly from behind plates piled high with quinoa vegetable momos fusion dumplings that would have been unimaginable at any hill station hotel even 10 years ago.

Old black-and-white photographs show what was possible if you were lucky enough to get a job in one of those grand establishments, but another small collection of scenes from a local Himachali village shows an entirely different reality for most young people. One that probably won't improve anytime soon under current economic policies.

Don't leave without ordering the chocolate bhutua: steamed rice flour dumplings coated in Shimla's regional cocoa it's a sweet way to keep the spirit of the town's ever-changing hospitality alive.

5. Scandal Point: Panoramas and Intrigue Loom over Key Crossroads

The heritage redwood and rose tunnels of Shimla's scandal point host a curiously compelling character seemingly forgotten by modern crowds jostling by. Look east near the 1903 neo-gothic clocktower to discover panoramic mountain vistas peering dramatically over contoured ridges falling away towards distant river valleys picketed by quaint villages. Pause and play legendary whispered stories in your mind of past clandestine romantic trysts and political conspiracies hatched urgently here behind closed shutters under moonlights since decades ago.

Turn and wander towards more hidden lookouts revealed west behind dense cedar trees mingling with others seeking peaceful connection beyond selfie snapshots. Linger awhile upon the stone benches further above scandal point's organized chaos watching street scenes unfold below like a film set suspended in time despite ever-encroaching development visible on the distant southern plains disrupting ancient rhythms.

6.Chadwick Waterfall Trail: Reconnect with Pristine Shimla Nature

Looking to temporarily swap Shimla's charming chaos for lush green serenity? Ramble out 15 minutes from the city's periphery by local transport towards Glen Forest enroute to quiet yet powerful Chadwick Falls. Pause first below the cascading waters churning over high granite cliffs that appear almost turquoise under bright sunshine. Capture the perfect social media posing shot safely behind railings if desired before embarking eagerly on the densely wooded descended trail towards canyon base pools glinting like liquid crystal.

Enter a magical world where not many tourists set foot. The wonder of seven waterfalls, each one cascading down into the next is something you must see to believe. Mossy rocks are covered in mist and slick with minerals. High above, chattering magpies and mountain hawk-eagles scan the forest floor for prey that they can swoop down on. Take a step back from all your problems and connect yourself again with nature; Shimla's heartbeat.

7.Johnnie's Italian-Style Wax Museum: A Glimpse Into The Past

As you walk along one of Shimla's steepest walking streets towards Lower Bazaar from scandal point, just outside Ellerton Guest House you will find an establishment reminiscent of the past; Johnnie's Wax Museum. The wax museum houses more than just famous celebrities like Einstein and Indian freedom fighters on the ground floor, continue up its steps to find 1950s sultry starlets made in Italy alongside inscrutable Buddhist monks now relocated here.

While going through galleries filled with these sculptures you will also find black and white photographs showcasing local tea planters and Raj dignitaries posing alongside them when they were first showcased to public as prized trophies. In addition to these photos there are massive fish tanks in the basement containing exotic fish beside religious statues honoring Shimla's multiculturalism still somehow persisting despite ever-denser concrete peripheries encircling these last holdout heritage hills nowadays.

8.Himalayan Bird Park: A Chance To Breathe

Take some time for yourself to breathe and bring your mind back to focus as you walk west for just fifteen minutes away from Scandal Point's chaos a peaceful sanctuary full of birdsong awaits you; The Himalayan Bird Park. Located just below stately Peterhoff - the stone Viceregal lodge now an Institute for Advanced Studies these 2.5 acres are terraced down oak forested mountain slopes with open enclosures accommodating more than 600 species native to the region.

9.Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: Wisdom Sanctuary Amidst the Trees

Climb uphill 20 minutes inhaling deeply of crisp mountain air to find peace cloaked in oak forests on Observatory Hill, where India's most brilliant minds devised policy soon after Independence at the stately Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (formerly Viceregal Lodge). Constructed in grand Tudorbethan style under British rule, this sandstone hideaway now spawns enduring thoughts about India's future during week-long scholars retreats focused on subjects from philosophy and history to tribal rights and sustainability sciences.

Take a calming walk through whispering glades encircling the handsome monolithic facade, admiring Scotch pines introduced by homesick colonial foresters before savoring tea and samosas at a quaint cafe. As you half-consciously gape at the thick bark of lichened trees anchoring this deep mountain sanctum, notice how wisdom transcends passing regimes and fashions: Through these very oaks have flowed ideas that have guided India's destiny for more than a century.

Join guided tours providing behind-the-scenes glimpses into extensive library collections and bustling academic discussions churning out fresh thoughts on improving society.

10. Summer Hill Sunset Point: Himalayan Majesty Frames Twilight Reverie

Conclude full day heritage wanderings by chasing the setting sun 5 kilometers northwest to the lookout point in little-visited Summer Hill village overlooking peaceful pastoral scenes seemingly centuries far from Shimla city's hustle just down the ridge. Dramatic shadows transition slowly across the breathtaking snow-capped Pir Panjal range gleaming in the golden hues like molten lava. Children play spirited cricket matches beside friendly goats ambling through open meadows sparkling with wildflowers where only bird song echoes unhurriedly into the far valley.

Walk slowly onwards through the waving tree-lined paths descending towards charming teacher's cottages and schools punctuating the hillsides built intentionally distanced from the Raj's political maneuverings yet close enough still to admire mighty Himalayan summits from their very windowsills daily.

Inhale pure evening air expanding your soul as do the vivid orange and magenta streaks erupting among the clouds. Cherish simple sunsets like this perfect benediction capping meaningful days of discovery connecting to Shimla's enduring heartbeat coursing vibrantly underneath the surface beyond her built heritage into the very roots and bedrock of the Himalayas grounding such monuments solidly into the earth since eons past.

Chart Your Own Off-Grid Path Towards Revelation

As this curated list of overlooked attractions proves, peeling beyond Shimla's exquisite colonial veneer and famous temples reveals hidden cultural gems to those embarking purposefully seeking authentic engagement.

By exploring crumbling sporting relics, savoring regional staples sharing family tables, wandering quiet convent libraries and absorbing resilience rippling through lush mountain wildernesses, profound insights emerge unprompted. Here the city's enduring spirit remains cloaked discretely from casual tourists buzzing between quick sightseeing selfies.

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Tourist influx in Shimla for year-end festivities, yet disappointment lingers over absence of snowfall

As shimla anticipates a significant surge in tourist arrivals ahead of christmas and year-end festivities, the police are gearing up for potential challenges..

The police in Shimla district said they were anticipating a huge rush of visitors ahead of Christmas and the year-end festivities. Police said they were expecting over one lakh tourist vehicles to roll into the hill town in the last week of December, on the eve of Christmas and New Year . The Mayor of Shimla City has planned the first-ever winter carnival to draw tourists to the state for the year-end festivities and frolicking while also promoting the traditions and culture of Himachal Pradesh.

Tourists have already started arriving in the hilly state in numbers in anticipation of snowfall in the exotic locales as the year draws to a close. Speaking to ANI, Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Shimla, said, "The police are expecting over one lakh tourist vehicles to roll into the hill town in the last week of this year."

"Police brace for myriad challenges as the seasons change in Shimla. The number of vehicles in the city has been increasing on weekends. We will serve as facilitators for the tourists, those involved in the hospitality business and other stakeholders. We will hold meetings with all the stakeholders. Roads laden with snow are also a big challenge for us in winter. We have divided the city into five sectors, each of which will be assigned a rescue team," Gandhi added.

"There is a steady increase in tourist vehicles. There is a particular number of vehicles entering the city from the Shogi Barrier. There are usually about 5,000 to 6,000 vehicles rolling into the city every day. However, the count has now gone up to 12000 to 13000 ahead of the year-end festivities. We expect this number to rise further to 20,000 around Christmas and the New Year," SP Gandhi added.

"We have planned to deploy 10 platoons, which would further enable us to press 200 additional forces into action if required. The additional personnel would be deployed for both traffic management and security," Gandhi said.

The week-long winter carnival will start on Christmas Day, December 25, in the afternoon. The Shimla Municipal Corporation is hopeful of a revival of tourism businesses here. The mayor is also keen to send across a message of clean and green tourism in the hills through the carnival.

"We are planning a winter carnival for the first time in Shimla. I have been conducting meetings with the stakeholders and officials over the past three days. We are ready to showcase our traditional folk dance forms and musical instruments. The chief minister will inaugurate the week-long winter carnival on December 25. We will also organise a traditional folk dance featuring 500 women," Surinder Chauhan, the mayor of Shimla, said. The tourists, meanwhile, are enjoying the cold weather conditions and snowfall in the city.

"There is a huge tourist rush. There's a biting cold but the weather gets more pleasant as the sun breaks through the clouds. We are enjoying ourselves here. Tourists can barely hold off an urge to visit Shimla around Christmas and New Year. I would recommend a visit to Shimla at this time. We were expecting some snowfall but there hasn't been any yet. I have decided to visit Shimla again in January, next year. We will schedule our travel after following the weather forecast as we don't want to miss out on the snowfall next time," Soutirtha Biswas, a tourist from West Bengal, said.

He was one among many visitors, who, while enjoying the prevailing pleasant weather in the hill-state, rued not to have experienced any snowfall yet. "It has been a very good experience so far. I expected the weather to be this cold. I hoped to experience some snowfall as well around this time but there hasn't been any since I arrived. This is an ideal tourism destination in December," Ankit, a tourist from Bihar, told ANI.

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