Can Other States Catch Up With Himachal Pradesh’s Model For Sustainable And Year-Round Tourism? - Travel And Tour World

Himachal election officials visit EVM warehouse near Shimla; are polls looking or something else?

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Electoral Officer Nandita Gupta conducted an inspection of the EVM (electronic voting machines) warehouse in Fagu, near Shimla, raising questions among locals and political observers alike — are elections looming or is this just a routine check? According to the District Election Officer and Shimla’s Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, the inspection was part of a regular procedure mandated by the Election Commis…

Can Other States Catch Up With Himachal Pradesh’s Model For Sustainable And Year-Round Tourism? - Travel And Tour World

Himachal Pradesh recorded its highest number of tourist arrivals in five years, drawing 1.8 crore domestic visitors by the end of December 2024. Iconic hill stations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, and Solan remained the top picks for travelers. The state also saw a significant rise in international tourism, with 83,000 foreign tourists arriving in 2024 — the highest figure since the pandemic year of 2020. Himachal Pradesh continues to shin…