Himachal Pradesh Government introduces Home Stay Facilities on the basis of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India “Incredible India Bed and Breakfast scheme in 2008. There are around 216 homestays are registered with the state till date. The Other Home offers you a great choice of homestays properties...

1. Himachal Pradesh
Tourism Industry 2011

2. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Sector
Agriculture and Tourism are the key source of income for people of
Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh is blessed with
Total tourists arrivals in the State, 2003-10
some beautiful hill resorts,
(Figures in Million) adventure sports venue and
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fascinating villages.
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9.4 • According to State Tourism Policy
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7.7 2005, the state aims – “To make
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tourism the prime engine of
economic growth by positioning
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 the state as a leading global
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
destination by the year 2020.”
Domestics • The state is endowed with
International topographic diversity as well as
with historical monuments and
religious shrines.
Source: Source: Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey 2009-10
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3. ‘Himachal for all Seasons and Reasons’
With mercury rising in the plains and schools and colleges closing for vacations,
the number of tourists is bound to surge.
• The state tourism department created a new slogan ‘Himachal for all seasons
and reasons’ to further attract tourists.
• The government has set a target of 15 million tourists for 2011.
– An estimated 5.03 million domestic and 1.19 million foreigners tourists
visited Himachal Pradesh in the first 4 months (January-April 2011).
– It is expected that 3.5 million tourists will visit the state in the peak season
of May-June 2011.
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4. ‘Himachal for all Seasons and Reasons’
• Key Destination: Prominent tourist destinations are Shimla, Kullu and Manali,
Dharamsala, Dalhousie and Kasauli, located in Kullu, Kangra and Shimla
districts. These 3 districts account for 50% of the total tourist arrivals. In first
quarter of the year 2011:
– Kullu district recorded around 925,000 Indian and foreign tourists.
– Shimla district recorded 1.0 million Indian and foreign tourists.
– Kangra district recorded 715,000 Indian and foreign tourists.
• Transportation: Corporations is running 5 Volvo buses from New Delhi to
Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala stations daily for providing transportations
to the visiting tourists which has brought much relief to them because
of heavy summer rush. Apart from this HPTDC is also offering customized
packages as per the budget and requirement of tourists.
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5. Homestays Scheme in Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh Government
introduces Home Stay Facilities on
the basis of Ministry of Tourism,
Government of India “Incredible
India Bed and Breakfast scheme in
2008.
S. No. District No. of Homestays • There are around 216 homestays are
1. Sirmaur 06 registered with the state till date.
2. Chamba 20
– Some of the properties are
3. Kinnaur 49
attracting large number of
4. Solan 15
tourists. However, largely still lot
5. Mandi 10
of areas are unexplored like
6. Kullu 100
Sangla vally.
7. Kangra 34
8. Shimla 38
9. Lahaul & Spiti 19
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6. The Other Home Properties in Himachal Pradesh
Krish Rauni Resort | City: Shimla, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Mountains Homestays
Krish Rauni Resort, a beautiful homestay property approved by Himachal Tourism,
is situated at a height of 8,000 feet at Matiana in Himachal Pradesh. The property
is on the Hindustan Tibet Road (NH22) – only 45 kms ahead of Shimla. It's
surrounded by Apple trees, lush green fields of cash crops.
Aapo Aap Home Stay | City: Shimla, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Bed & Breakfast
Enjoying a wonderful hilltop location at the edge of Shimla, looking down over
beautiful hills and valleys, Aapo Aap Home Stay provides the perfect setting for
rest and relaxation. Our spacious suites are equipped with everything you need
for a comfort...
Treetops Cottage, Naggar | City: Manali, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Mountains Homestays
Treetops Cottages as the name implies a place, from where you can see the top of
the trees, may it be the gaining heights of ‘Deodars’(Cidrus deodara) or the fruit
trees of Apple, Peach, Plum , Pears or the Cherry. Treetops Cottage is developed
with a concept of Homes Stay where...
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7. The Other Home Properties in Himachal Pradesh
Dwarika Residency Shelapani | City: shimla, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Villa
About shelapani Shelapani is situated at a height of 7500 fts, in the north central
Mandhol village in jubbal tehsil 85 km from shimla town. According to a legend
Shelapani (cold water ) got its name after a natural spring water, flowing since the
place was discovered 1n 1910 by the area Namberdar Gopi chand Khimta .Beca...
Habban Cottage | City: Rajgarh, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Villa
Habban Cottage is a two bed room Private Cottage amidst of thick deodar forests.
Rooms have attached bathroom, kitchen and a living cum drawing room. There is
lots of open space outside the cottage and has an excellent view of virgin valley.
The services like food, laundry, internet and TV can be provided on demand....
Apple Orchard Farm And Camping | City: Sangla, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Camping Ground
The Apple Orchard Farm And Camping is located in Baspa Valley or popularly
known as Sangla Valley of the Kinner Kailash Range of Himalays. The Camp Site is
spread over five bigas of apple orchard and it consist of ten luxury tents with
attached toilet bath and one common dinning tent....
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8. The Other Home Properties in Himachal Pradesh
Vatsalyam | City: Shimla, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Mountains Homestays
Comfortable and cozy accommodation with a terrace for every room. Each room
overlooks the dense deodar forest and the seven hills of SHIMLA. Vatsalyam
surely offers a view of nature be it the snow covered trees and roofs during the
winters. One can just lye down in the sun on the open terraces....
Shakuntalam | City: Nahan, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Mountains Homestays
Perched at a height of just 3,000 feet above sea level, Shakuntalam is located 8
kms from Nahan (Himachal Pradesh) in Keli Village. There are only 10 families in
Keli Village. The property is owned by Mr. BL Chauhan and his wife, a cultured,
educated, warm and friendly couple…
Divya Anand Lok Adventure Camp | City: Nahan, State: Himachal Pradesh
Type: Camping Ground
Divya Anand Lok Adventure Camp is located beside the Markandey river near
Nahan district in Himachal Pradesh. The drive to the camp through winding
mountain roads with Markandey rivers across the valley is a picturesque sight.
The accommodation in the camp comprises of four deluxe cottage tents….
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9. Helicopter Taxi Service in Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh Government launched helicopter-
taxi service in the state to connect 57 helipads, most
of which are located in remote and lesser known
regions.
• The government has signed an agreement with three
private operators - Sim Sam Airlines, Mesco Airlines
and Shiva Airlines - and allowed them to operate
heli-taxis on identified routes.
• Dhumal launched the heli-taxi service in Shimla. All
the three companies can operate inter-state and
intra-state heli-taxi services, of which Mesco Airlines
would operate heli-taxis on 19 routes.
• 'The one-way fare between Shimla and Chandigarh
has been fixed at Rs.4,500, whereas it would be
Rs.7,500 between Shimla and Dharamsala and
Rs.6,000 between Shimla and Kullu.
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10. Fare Chart – Helicopter Taxi
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