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    Assignment no.1

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    (Media watch and article review about the emerging trends, issues and the developmentsin the field of small hospitality projects on Himachal Pradesh.)

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    Submitted To:

    Mr. Earnest Sir Arun Pathania

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    Area 55,673 sq km

    Population 6,077,248

    Religion Hinduism (95.89 %), Buddhists, Others

    Annual Rainfall 180 cm

    MaximumTemperature

    30C

    Minimum

    Temperature2C

    Capital Shimla

    Language Hindi, English and Himachali

    Literacy Rate 77.13%

    Per Capita Income Rs. 18,920 in 2000-01

    Urbanization Ratio 8.7% (1991)

    Best Time to Visit March to October

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    Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: )is a state in Northern India. It is spread

    over 21,495 sq mi (55,673 km), and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on

    the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south,

    Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. The literal

    meaning of Himachal Pradesh is Region of snowy mountains.

    Himachal Pradesh was anciently known as Dev Bhumi (The Abode of Gods). After the Anglo

    Gorkha War, the British colonial government came into power. It was initially part of Punjab,

    except the Siba State of Punjab Hills which was under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh until

    1857. In 1950 Himachal was declared as a union territory but after the State of Himachal Pradesh

    Act 1971, Himachal emerged as the 18th state of the Indian Union. Himachal has many

    prestigious boarding schools. Hima means snow in Sanskrit. It was named by one of the greatSanskrit scholars of Himachal Pradesh, Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma

    Himachal Pradesh has one of the highest per capita incomes of any state in India. Due to the

    abundance of perennial rivers, Himachal also sells hydro electricity to other states such as Delhi,

    Punjab and Rajasthan. The economy of the state is highly dependent on three sources:

    hydroelectric power, tourism and agriculture.

    Hindus make up 95% of the state population, making it the most Hindu state (proportionally), inIndia. According to a 2005 Transparency International survey, Himachal Pradesh is ranked the

    second-least corrupt state in the country after Kerala.

    State Symbols

    State animal Snow leopard

    State bird Jujurana

    State tree Deodar

    State flower Rhododendron

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    Subdivisions

    Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts namely, Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, Bilaspur, Una,

    Chamba, Lahul and Spiti, Sirmaur, Kinnaur, Kullu, Solan and Shimla. The state capital is Shimla

    which was formerly British India's summer capital under the name Simla.

    A district of Himachal Pradesh is an administrative geographical unit, headed by a Deputy

    Commissioner or District Magistrate, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service.

    The district magistrate or the deputy commissioner is assisted by a number of officers belonging

    to Himachal Administrative Service and other Himachal state services. Each district is

    subdivided into Sub-Divisions, governed by a sub-divisional magistrate, and again into Blocks.

    Blocks consists of panchayats (village councils) and town municipalities. A Superintendent of

    Police, an officer belonging to the Indian Police Service is entrusted with the responsibility of

    maintaining law and order and related issues of the district. He is assisted by the officers of the

    Himachal Police Service and other Himachal Police officials.

    Transport

    Roads are the major mode of transport in the hilly terrains of Himachal Pradesh. The state has

    road network of 28,208 km (17,528 mi),[24]

    including eight national highways (NH) that

    constitute 1,234 km (767 mi).[24]

    Some roads get closed during winter and monsoon seasons due

    to snowfall and landslides. Regular bus services connect Shimla with Chandigarh, Kullu, Manali,

    Delhi, Mandi, Pathankot, Ambala, Chail and Dehradun. Local taxis are the major local transport

    here. District Hamirpur has got the highest road density in the country.[25]

    Railway track is accessible only to a few places in Himachal Pradesh. The Pathankot

    Jogindernagar line connects Punjab with Himachal Pradesh. The other railway tracks pass

    through Shimla, Solan and Una. Shimla is connected with Kalka by a narrow gauge railway line,

    which in turn is connected with the major cities in India. Himachal has two narrow gauge rail

    tracks. The Kalka-Shimla Railway track has a length of 96 kilometres. It passes through 102

    tunnels and crosses 864 bridges.[26][27]

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    There are three domestic airports in the state Shimla Airport, Bhuntar Airport serving Kullu

    and Manali, and Gaggal Airport serving Kangra and Dharamsala. The air routes connect the state

    with Delhi and Chandigarh. There are no international airports in Himachal Pradesh. Deccan, Air

    India, MDLR has flights from Delhi, Chandigarh to Kullu and back. Jagson Airlines has flights

    from Delhi to Shimla.

    Culture

    Himachal was one of the few states that had remained largely untouched by external customs,

    largely due to its difficult terrain. With the technological advancements the state has changed

    very rapidly. It is a multireligional, multicultural as well as multilingual state like other Indian

    states. Some of the most commonly spoken languages includes Hindi, Pahari, Dogri, Mandialli

    Kangri, Gojri and Kinnauri.[31]

    The Hindu caste communities residing in Himachal include the

    Brahmins, Rajputs, Gujjars, Gaddis, "Grith (choudhary)," Kannets (come under RAJPUTS),

    Rathis and Kolis.[34]

    There are also tribal population in the state which mainly comprise ,

    Kinnars,Pangawals, Sulehria, and Lahaulis.

    The state is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware,

    woodwork and paintings are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawl is one of the product which is

    highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Himachali caps are also famousart work of the people. Extreme cold winters of Himachal necessitated wool weaving. Nearly

    every household in Himachal owns a pit-loom. Wool is also considered as pure and is used as a

    ritual cloth. The well known woven object is the shawl, ranging from fine pashmina to the coarse

    desar. Kullu is famous for its shawls with striking patterns and vibrant colours. Kangra and

    Dharamshala are famous for Kangra miniature paintings.

    Local music and dance reflects the cultural identity of the state. Through their dance and music,

    they entreat their gods during local festivals and other special occasions. Apart from the fairs and

    festivals that are celebrated all over India, there are number of other fairs and festivals also that

    are of great significance to Himachal Pradesh.

    Shimla, the state capital is home to Asia's only natural ice skating rink.

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    The day to day food ofHimachalis is very similar to the rest of the north India. They too have

    lentil, broth, rice, vegetables and bread. Some of the specialities of Himachal include Pateer,

    Chouck, Bhagjery, jhoul, Patrode, Sidku, Beduan, Chutney, Madra, Khatti Dal, Khatta and

    Ambua, Madra, Pahari Aloo and Pahari Murgh.

    Famous people associated with Himachal include: Dalip Singh Rana, Anupam Kher, Amrish

    Puri (who studied here), Prem Chopra (brought up here) , Mohit Chauhan, Shahrukh Khan from

    Bilaspur who studied in D.A.V Public School, Bilaspur, third Supreme Court Chief-Justice and

    former Prime Minister of Kashmir in 1947 Mehr Chand Mahajan, economist and former vice-

    president of World Bank Shahid Javed Burki, NSG Commando, Pritam Singh,Bollywood

    actresses Preity Zinta, Kangna Ranaut, Hollywood actress Namrata Singh Gujral, Satyananda

    Stokes who introduced apple in the region, writer Idries Shah, ornithologist Allan OctavianHume (had his home here), former general of Pakistan Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and current

    President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai who both studied here.

    Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

    Northern Himachal Pradesh - Dharamsala, Dalhousie and Manali

    Dharamsala is the abode of the Dalai Lama. This place is known for its scintillating scenery and

    spectacular landscape. The snow capped Dhauladhar Mountains is a sight to behold. You will see

    different kinds of tourists at these spots from the honeymoon couples to families. The climate is f

    antastic throughout the year. The Tibetan culture is a major attraction here. Tourists love to try

    the Tibetan food and learn their culture.

    Dalhousie is known for its dense deodars, pine and the rhododendrons. This hill resort is off the

    beaten track as you will find a really different type of culture and people. The old colonial style

    houses are sure to interest you. You can spend a couple of days in Dalhousie and enjoy the local

    food and the picturesque location. This quite hill resort has very little night life and is best suited

    for people who like serene and relaxing atmosphere. There are plenty to do and experience in

    Dalhousie. It is sure to keep any tourist interested for a couple of days.

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    Manali is atypical honeymoon spot which can keep any couple going for a week. Its beautiful

    location serves as a gateway to two gorgeous valleys Spiti and Lahaul. If you are an adventurous

    tourist, white water rafting and trekking in the Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass will interest you.

    Southern Himachal Pradesh - Shimla

    Shimla dominates the entire southern part of Himachal Pradesh. It is a very popular hill station

    where tourists flock in throughout the year. Shimla is the ideal holiday retreat during the summer

    season. The Victorian architecture that you will be able to notice is quite breathtaking. The Mall

    and the Ridge are famous tourist attractions in this region.

    There are also various pilgrimage spots in this part of Himachal Pradesh such as the Sankat

    Mochan. The State Museum is a wonderful place to spend some quality time. As a tourist

    visiting Shimla, you must take a walk at the Mall, visit the zoo at Kufri, do some ice skating and

    trekking and take a heritage tour around the city.

    Cities

    Tibetan temple and monks, Dharamsala

    y Shimla - the state capital and once the summer capital of the British Raj, it's a cool andcharming Himalaya outpost

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    y Bir - a small town with a large Tibetan community and several Buddhist monasteries.

    y Dalhousie - a sleepy little town which retains its Victorian charm

    y Dharamsala - the home of the Dalai Lama and India's largest Tibetan community, and amajor Buddhist center

    y Kullu - a few km south of Manali

    y Manali - a buzzing and popular hill station, it's one of the hubs for travel around this partof the Himalaya

    y Rewalsar (Tibetan: Tsopema) - a lake sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus

    The main Tourist Attractions of Himachal are:

    Chail

    Chamba

    Dalhousie

    Dharamshala Kangra

    Kasauli

    Khajjiar

    Kinnaur

    Kufri

    Kullu

    Lahaul & Spiti

    Manali

    Palampur

    Shimla

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    HIMACHAL TOURIST INFORMATION

    Clothing : Cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

    Season : Winter (Dec-March) Av. temp. -5C to 25C in lower hills. -5C to 15C in mid hills

    Summer (April-June) Av. temp. 15C to 35C in lower hills. 10C to 25C in in mid/higher hills

    Monsoon (July 15th-Sept.) Av. temp. 15C to 30C in lower hills. 10C to 25C in mid/higher hill

    Nearest Railway Station (Broad gauge) Chandigarh, Kalka, Pathankot and Nangal. (Narrow

    gauge) Shimla, Jogindernagar.

    Airport : Jubbarhatti (Shimla), Bhuntar (Kullu) and Gaggal (Dharamsala)

    Important Trek routes: Rohru - Chanshal - Dodrakwar - Rupin - Sangla; Sangla - Badrinath;

    Jalori pass; Chandrakhani - Pass (Kullu Manali - Chandratal Manali - Parvati valley Dharamsala

    - Triuns - Chamba Bharmour - Manimahesh Chamba - Kullar over Sach pass; Bharmour -

    Baijnath; Bharmour - Lahaul; Chandratal; Barashigri glacier; Kinner - Kailash Bhaba - Pin

    Valley.

    Skiing and Ice Skating : (January to March) Solang Nalla (Manali) Narkanda and Rohtang

    Pass. Ice Skating Shimla, Heli-skiing Manali.

    River Rafting : In Sutlej, Beas and Chenab rivers, Shamshi (Kullu), Tattapani, Rampur and

    Jispa. (Lahaul)

    Para-gliding & Hang-gliding : Bir, Manali, Bilaspur and Rohru

    Lake sports : Gobindsagar (Bilaspur) Pongdam (Kangra)

    Fishing : Rohru, Sangla, Sainj, Katrain, Barot for trout fishing

    Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries : Great Himalayan National Park Parvati Valley, Kullu. High

    altitude Pin valley National park, Spiti. Renuka Sanctuary, Pongdam Sanctuary, Sarahan

    Phasentry, Kufri and Gopalpur zoo.

    Lakes and Rivers : Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, Yamuna, Pabbar, Giri, Parvati, Baspa

    Lakes : Prashar, Khajjiar, Renuka, Gobindsagar, Dal, Pongdam, Pandoh, Manimahesh, Brighu,

    Chandratal.

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    Temples : Jwalamukhi, Chamunda, Brajeshwari, Chintpurni, Baijnath, Laxminarayan, Chaurasi,

    Chhatrari, Taranadevi, Rewalsar, Raghunath, Bijlimahadev, Dhungri, Bhimakali, Hatkoti

    Jakhoo, Sankatmochan, Kalibari, Nainadevi and Baba balak nath, Deothsidh.

    Buddhist Monasteries : Dharamsala Tashizong, Rewalsar, Manali, Kardang, Sashur, Key,

    Dhankar, Tabo, Nako, Pooh, Kanam, Jangi, Murang, Ribba, Reckongpeo.

    Sikh Pilgrimage Centres : Paonta Sahib, Rewalsar and Manikaran.

    Churches : Christ Church Kasauli, Christ Church Shimla, St. Johns Church, Mecleodgang, St.

    Francis Dalhousie.

    Fairs : Winter Carnival Manali, (Feb.) Mandi, Shivratri (March), Ladarcha fair, Spiti, (July)

    Minjar fair, Chamba, Manimahesh fair, Bharmour and Tribal Festival, Keylong (August)

    Phulech (festival of flowers), Kinnaur (Sept.) Kullu Dushera (October), Lavi fair, Rampur

    (Nov.), Renuka fair, (Nov.) Ice Skating Carnival, (Dec.).

    Heritage Monuments : Kangra fort, Taragarh, Rampur, Nalagarh, Arki and Jubbal palaces,

    Bhimakali Temple, Naggar Castle, Kamru fort, Gondla fort (Lahaul Vice regal lodge, Christ

    Church, Chapslee, Wood villa palace, Chail Palace.

    Museums : State Museum, Shimla, Kangra art Gallery Dharamsala, Bhurisingh Museum

    Chamba, Roerich art gallery Naggar, Sobha Singh art gallery Andreta.

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    HPTDC for the development of tourism in Himachal Pradesh

    Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is a pioneer in the

    development of tourism infrastructure in Himachal. Formed in 1972, it provides a complete

    package of tourism services, including accommodation, catering, transport, conferencing and

    sports activities having the largest chain of finest hotels and restaurants in the state with 57 hotels

    having 1051 rooms with 2256 beds. HPTDC also runs 60 restaurants and cafes, serving a varied

    cuisine, including Himachali delicacies. All these properties are set in superb locations in the lap

    of the nature.

    Hospitality is a way of the people of Himachal and this hospitality is at its best at HPTDC The

    Perfect Host.

    HPTDC main office is in Shimla. Which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh State. HPTDC have

    several Tourism marketing offices all over the Himachal Pradesh in popular tourists destinations

    as well as other states like Chandigarh , Kolkata , Banglore , Mumbai , New Delhi , Chennai etc.

    Thrust areas :-

    In order to achieve the policy objectives indicated above the Department / Board has identified

    thrust areas for action and follow up some of which are as follows:-

    Rural Tourism Eco TourismWildlife Tourism Development of Lakes and wetlandsPilgrimage TourismAdventure Tourism Promoting Unexplored Himachal LahaulSpitiKinnaurJhanjheliJot ChambaRajgarh and ChoorNahanChindi

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    Health TourismArts Crafts and Souviner

    News Bytes

    Himachal sees record number of tourists

    A whopping 6.5 million tourists have visited Himachal Pradesh

    this year, exceeding the population of this scenic north Indian

    hill state. 'The 6.5 million tourists included some 400,000

    foreigners,' said state Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh here

    Friday.

    'This upward swing has taken place despite poor air and rail

    connectivity in the state. So almost all these arrivals are taking

    place by road, which has improved considerably in recent

    years,' he claimed.

    'Earlier, tourists came to Himachal largely during summer to escape the intense heat of the

    plains, but now the trend is to visit Himachal resorts round the year.

    'Which is why we have a new slogan for Himachal tourism - 'Himachal for all seasons and for

    all reasons',' the chief minister added.

    He said the state was still missing out on high-end tourists due to poor air-connectivity, which

    needed to be improved. He said efforts were on to improve this sector.

    'The Dharamsala and Kullu airports are being expanded so that larger 45-seater passenger

    aircraft can land there. We are also exploring the possibility of increasing the length of the

    Shimla airport,' Singh said.

    State govt. also considering utilising some 60 helipads scattered all over the state by introducing

    heli-taxi services to connect some of the remotest and off-beat scenic locations to holiday

    makers,' he said.

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    Ride on !

    We all desire to fly high and let ourselves free. For us

    earthlings, theres a way to find it - through biking. Firefox

    Bikes is reviving biking through a mountain biking rally-

    MTB Himachal 2006. The event is been organized by

    Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion

    Association, HASTPA and is supported by the department

    of Tourism, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The rally

    will commence on October 5, 2006 from Shimla and finish

    on October 13, 2006 at Manali, after covering a distance of

    more than 600kms through the Himalayan wilderness.

    'The rally consists of 90 participants and team Guru, Rakesh Mahindra is quite excited.

    Cycling is a game of passion and the more you ride the bike the more you enjoy it, he

    says. Team Firefox compromises of 5 members. Different bikers have different reasons to

    ride their bikes. For rider Sandeep Thakur its the environment. The bicycle has been my

    transport and its fun riding it, he says. The only girl in the team Kulbir Kaur is all set to

    get on the road. I love biking and after winning at the state level, I decided to take it up as

    a professio, she says. So guys if you have the craze of cycling but dont know where to

    go, this is your ticket to jump on and ride on!.

    Cricket tourism in Dharamshala:

    The beautiful HPCA Stadium nestling in the laps of the

    breathtaking Dhauladhar mountains is all set to become a

    top cricketing venue aimed at attracting tourists to this hill

    station.

    "We want to promote cricket tourism in the area. From

    next month, the ATR can land here at the airport. Besides,

    many hoteliers are showing interest to develop resorts here.

    So it should be one of the grandest venues in the country,"

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    Sanjay Sharma, Public Relations Officer of Himachal

    Pradesh Cricket Association, told PTI while unfolding the

    association's plans.

    Enjoy head over heels playing Zorb in Himachal Pradesh

    Many tourists are flocking to Solang valley in Himachal

    Pradesh to enjoy a novel adventure-Zorbing.

    The Zorb itself is a gigantic inflatable pvc ball standing about

    three metres in height, which contains another smaller ball

    that is suspended into position by thousand nylon strands of

    varying colours.

    Try Harness Zorbing - You the (Zorbonaut) are safely

    harnessed inside the Zorb before being sent rolling head over

    heels downhill or then there's Hydro Zorbing - Try the "wash

    cycle" - Guaranteed to cleanse the body and clear the mind!

    Art & culture Himachal Pradesh:

    Saving a dying art

    MINIATURE MAGIC: Kangra paintings are famous the

    world over for their delicacy and detail. The themes range

    rom the mythical to the royal.

    Aggressive marketing and training avenues. If you though

    these were the two key things missing for proper

    promotion of the Kangra school of paintings, the district

    administration has chalked out a detailed plan to save the

    dying art. The three main temples in the district-Chamunda

    Devi, Brajeshwari Devi and Jwalaji-are imparting training

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    Extraordinary paintings have also been scanned and put on the Internet. It has generated

    interest from art lovers and many orders have been placed on the Net itself. "The temples

    are now offering a platform to upcoming artistes by putting them on the rolls. While some

    of the paintings are sold out in the temples itself, the rest are brought to the museum,"

    There is also a proposal to set up workshops of Kangra paintings in the Tourist Information

    Centre, to be set up in these three temples shortly. "This would bring the paintings in

    public eye and make up for the lack of marketing. We are bringing out brochures on

    selected paintings, which would have a picture of the painting and text on the theme on the

    back," he says. It is believed that during the rule of Sansar Chand (1775-1823) of the great

    Katoch dynasty, the Kangra School flourished happily. The legend has it that Sansar

    Chand's love for a gaddi maiden drove him to commission the paintings.

    Art & culture Himachal Pradesh:

    It is the dress code of thepeople and more so the

    women of a place that reflects the culture of

    apeople, their pride as well as in many cases their

    prejudice. The ethnic dolls of Himachal Pradesh

    represnt the people themselves and the colourful

    dresses add warmth to the cool climate of the hills.

    The Chamba doll (extreme left) wears a check

    woolen frock over her chooridars and a yellow

    odhni on her head. The Lahauli dolls (centre) are

    fully draped in woolens to keep away the chill and

    caps crown their heads. The Shimla doll (left)

    wears a long dress over her chooridars and the

    headgear is a yellow scarf. The dolls are adroned

    with jewels special to a particular region of the hill

    state.

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    Himachal Tourism Swot Analysis : -

    STRENGTHS: -

    One of the rare places in the world offering five distinct seasons, thus having potentialto attract tourist inflow round the year.

    Political and Social stability.Recognized as a peaceful and hospitable State.Salubrious climate.Pollution free environment.Offers a rare conglomerate of eco-tourism, pilgrimage, adventure, culture, heritage,

    leisure, wilderness etc.

    Fairly good infrastructure;High literacy.Rich history and heritage that has something to offer to all. Its Buddhist monasteries,

    which are of thousand years of old, ancient temples, churches and cemeteries.

    Special package of incentives for setting up of tourism units.Strong political will to promote tourism.

    WEAKNESSES:

    Negligible air and rail link in the State.Inadequate flow of foreign tourists.Non-disbursal of tourists round the year, putting severe strains on civic infrastructure

    during the peak season.

    Lack of trained tourist guides at important tourist places and historical tourist sites.Saturation at the established tourists destinations.No new major tourists destination has come up recently.Lack of adequate parking places at important tourist places.Poor marketing of the State abroad and inadequate marketing within the country.Very little budget.Problem of land acquisition.

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    Problem of conversion of forest land.

    OPPORTUNITIES:

    Strong potential for activity based tourism such as white water rafting, Para-gliding,trekking, mountaineering, water sports, mountain biking, Car Rallies etc.

    A strong base for heritage tourism to attract persons from all walks of society andreligious beliefs.

    To develop an ideal destination for nature lovers by promoting eco-tourism.Create synergy between heritage and pilgrimage tourism.Development of wetlands of the State to attract nature lovers especially bird watchers.Promote the State as an open university and learning centre in mythology, anthropology

    and ornithology etc.

    Position it as an ideal destination for the film industry.Himachal has something to offer to persons of all ages, groups, beliefs and interests.

    There is unlimited scope for development of varied tourist packages.

    Himachal can become one of the leading adventure destinations in the world.Promote wilderness tourism for lovers and seekers of nature, peace and quiet.Create new destinations in yet unexplored but beautiful areas. This would also ease the

    burden on established tourist destinations.

    THREATS:

    Tremendous strain leading to collapse, at times, of civic amenities at leading touristdestinations during the season.

    Haphazard growth & construction threatening the environment, especially at the leadingtourist destinations.

    An alarming growth of concrete structures creating a disharmony with the localenvironment.

    Unscrupulous commercialization of tourism could erode the social and cultural values.

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    Aggressive competition amongst the leading tourists States and a strong promotion oftourism by other States.

    Lack of coordinated strategy by the different Government Departments.A large increase in volume and limited increase in value.Poor garbage/ waste disposal posing threat to the environment.

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    Bibliography

    http://www.hptdc.gov.nic.in

    http://www.customercareinfo.in/h-p-tourism-development-corporation-shimla-address-phone-number-website-details-

    india.html

    http://www.himvani.com/news/2010/08/13/hptdc-records-rs-7-73-cr-profit-in-q1/6440/

    http://www.himvani.com/news/2010/07/06/hptdc-begins-manali-leh-luxury-bus-service/5841/

    http://www.himvani.com/news/2007/07/14/shame-tourists-refuse-to-travel-in-himachal-tourism-bus-ask-for-refund/930/

    http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?autono=403572

    http://www.himachalhotels.in/newsletter_archives/Oct2006/index.html

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