Tourists enjoy fresh snowfall in Himachal PradeshSeptember 10th, 2009 ROHTANG PASS - Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in the high peaks of Rohtang Pass above Manali in Himachal Pradesh. The 13,050 feet high Rohtang pass, covered with six inches thick cover of snow, has had an unusually early snowfall this year.
Foreign tourists throng Kashmir valleyAugust 27th, 2009 SONAMARG - Hordes of foreign tourists especially from Taiwan have arrived at the famous tourist destination Sonamarg in Kashmir valley to spend their holidays. Sonamarg is a favourite destination among the tourists especially foreigners as from Sonamarg, they can go to different trekking places including Ladakh.
Tourist inflow on rise in ManaliAugust 26th, 2009 MANALI - Recession might have slowed down tourism businesses elsewhere, but Manali in Himachal Pradesh seems to be untouched by it. According to officials, tourist inflow has risen by 25 per cent this year.
Hot air balloons attract tourists in ManaliJuly 29th, 2009 MANALI - Tourists from across the country enjoyed hot air ballooning in Manali hill resort in Himachal Pradesh. Located at an altitude of 2050 meters, Manali boasts of a beautiful countryside dotted with orchards, snow clad mountains, lush valleys and dense forests.
Tourists throng Manali to evade summer heatJune 11th, 2009 MANALI - Manali in Himachal Pradesh has become a hot spot amongst tourists as more and more people are flocking the hill resort to escape the scorching summer heat of the plains. Over the years, the hill resort has been witnessing increased tourist inflow as summers get intense in the plains and tourists look for the cool surroundings of Manali.
White water rafting attracts tourists, adventure lovers to KulluJune 4th, 2009 KULLU - Tourists in large numbers from within the country and abroad throng the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy adventure sports such as river rafting. The hill state has been a popular destination for tourists looking for either adventure or respite from heat.
56th anniversary of first ascent on Mount Everest celebrated in SiliguriMay 30th, 2009 SILLIGURI - The Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation (HNAF), a NGO in Siliguri on Friday celebrated the 56th anniversary of climbing the Mount Everest for the first time. Sir Edmund Hillary of Newzeland and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the top of the 8,850 metre (29,035 feet) mountain on May 29, 1953.
Snow-clad Rohtang Pass becomes a "hot" summer spotMay 28th, 2009 ROHTANG PASS - A fresh bout of snowfall in Rohtang Pass left tourists thrilled as many of them saw fresh snowfall for the first time in their lives. As northern India is reeling under intense heat wave, Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh has emerged as a "hot spot" for tourists wanting to escape the searing heat of the plains.
Rohtang Pass re-opened to trafficMay 12th, 2009 SHIMLA - The Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, has been re-opened for vehicular traffic, an official said Tuesday. The pass was temporarily closed to the traffic May 10 after snow.
Rohtang Pass temporarily closed to traffic due to snowMay 10th, 2009 SHIMLA - The Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, was temporarily closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snow, officials said. The pass was opened to the traffic after four months' closure earlier this month.
Rohtang Pass re-opens for trafficMay 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Rohtang Pass located at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district has re-opened for vehicular traffic, officials said Sunday. The pass had been closed since mid-December due to heavy winter snowfall.
Uttarakhand becomes the rock climber's dream destinationMay 3rd, 2009 DEHRADUN - With rock climbing gaining the stature of the state's top outdoor activity, Uttarakhand is fast becoming the adventure sport enthusiast's dream destination. The Himalayas and the Shivalik ranges in Uttarakhand provide a wide opportunity of adventure sports like rock climbing.
Tourists throng Manali with arrival of summerApril 17th, 2009 MANALI - With the arrival of summer, the hill town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh witnesses a rush of foreign and domestic tourists. Manali is Himachal Pradesh's main summer destination for backpackers, trekkers and partygoers escaping the summer heat.
Rohtang Pass to reopen in AprilMarch 18th, 2009 MANALI - For the first time in 20 years, the majestic Rohtang Pass, located at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, will be reopened in the first week of April, officials said here Wednesday. It is usually opened to traffic in May.
Snow-clearing work begins on Manali-Leh highwayMarch 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Erratic snowfall and rising temperatures have enabled the beginning of snow-clearing operations on part of the 475 km-long Manali-Leh National Highway 21 two months before usual, officials in Himachal Pradesh said Tuesday. 'Due to the dry spell in the past few weeks, we have decided to start the snow-clearing operation on the crucial Manali-Leh highway,' S.K.
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