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Rural Tourism To Gain With Increased Accommodation In …
Dec 20, 2024 · Manali: Applauding the governments decision to increase number of rooms permitted under the homestay scheme, Sanjay Dutta, chairman of Himachal Homestay Association of Kullu said that it will boost tourism in the rural areas.. He said, the state government’s Home Stay Scheme is strengthening the economy of the villagers. He added that to familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding ...
Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
Nov 25, 2024 · Trekkers make their way to Rohtang Pass (Photo by Sanjay Datta) At higher altitudes, the body tries to adjust by increasing the breathing rate, which can cause hyperventilation, and produce more red blood cells to carry oxygen, which thickens the blood and strains the heart.
River Didn’t Come To Us, We Went To It - Hill Post
Aug 16, 2023 · Manali: A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years.Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” but the recent floods have exposed a different reality.
Subsidy Cuts Draw Public Ire While Himachal Politicians Perks …
Sep 24, 2024 · The issue of unnecessary political appointments, including chairperson positions, has also been brought into question. Many believe cutting these symbolic expenses would demonstrate the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and set …
SPECTACULAR HIGH ALTITUDE PASSES OF HIMACHAL- PIN PARBAT
Jun 29, 2024 · The massive Pir Panjal range of the Greater Himalaya separates the districts of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. There are a number of rugged passes along this range which the hardy tribals have used since time immemorial- Kugti, Chobia, Kalicho and Rohtang served the residents of Lahaul, while Hamta …
Kashmir’s Future: Autonomy Without the Past - Hill Post
Nov 12, 2024 · The political context in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a seismic shift since 2019. For many in the region, the issue of special status transcends mere constitutional argument. The recent resolution by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, calling for the reinstatement of the region’s ...
Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco …
Aug 31, 2024 · Camp site below Hampta Pass. Photo by author. The Hampta Pass incident raises some important questions. One, this trek is through the Inderkilla National Park which was so notified in 2010 : it is a protected area where entry is supposed to be regulated: did these trekkers have the permission of the Forest department for the trek?
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The price of the samosa goes a long way to explain why Himachal has gone belly-up, financially and a tax was imposed on every toilet seat, in order to flush out some more revenue from the sewer lines.
Himalaya People To Campaign For Securing Mountains Futures
Mar 7, 2024 · Calls for democratic and decentralized governance and policy shift in the Himalaya based on sustainability, equity and climate justice. Over 50 different social and environmental organizations and individuals from the Himalayan states and other parts of the country came together to release a declaration under the ‘People for Himalaya’ campaign.