Foreign tourists go missing in Kullu valleySeptember 17th, 2009 KULLU - Disappearance of a large number of foreign tourists from the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh has become a cause of concern for the authorities. The cases of missing tourists have been shrouded in mystery because most of them are unresolved.
Israeli missing in Himachal, father wants extensive searchAugust 31st, 2009 KULLU - Holding on to the belief that his son is alive, an anxious father has hired a private rescue team but wants Indian authorities to extensively search for the 24-year-old Israeli-American backpacker who went missing July 21. Amichai, who also served in the Israeli army for three years, went missing while trekking in Himachal Pradesh's picturesque Parbati valley in Kullu district, about 300 km from the state capital Shimla, said his father Jacob Shtainmetz.
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.
Drug worth Rs 280 million seized in KulluAugust 12th, 2009 KULLU - Himachal police arrested a drug peddler and seized 28 kilograms of fine quality hashish from his possession in Kullu. The sized hashish is estimated to be worth around 280 million rupees in the international market.
Foreign tourists seek solace in villages of HimachalAugust 11th, 2009 VASHIST - The foreign tourists made a beeline at villages of Himachal Pradesh to lull themselves into silence of natural greeneries. Kasol, Barshani, Old Manali, and Vashisht are among the villages in Kullu valley becoming home to the overseas tourists.
Omar Abdullah joins rafters at International Rafting CompetitionAugust 6th, 2009 SONAMARG - Exploring his adventure streak, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here joined rafters during the Second Kashmir Cup International Rafting Championship. The three-day championship, with seven foreign teams besides contenders from all over the country, is taking place in Sindh River at Sonamarg hill resort, 85 kilometres away from Srinagar.
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.
Bhaderwah, a favourite tourist destinationJune 14th, 2009 BHADERWAH - Bhaderwah is emerging as one of the favourite tourist destinations in Kashmir. It is a hill station in Doda district, 200 kilometres from Jammu.
Tourists throng for adventure sports at Rohtang PassJune 14th, 2009 ROHTANG - A large number of tourists and enthusiasts of adventure sports are heading towards Rohtang, the skiing hill resort in Himachal Pradesh to enjoy their summer holidays. Apart from skiing, there are several other events such as snow biking, sled rides, pony and yak rides and mountain biking luring the tourists.
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.
Summers bring large number of tourists to ShimlaMay 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Summers have brought a large number of tourists to hill resort Shimla, as the sweltering atmosphere and rising mercury in the northern States is making life difficult for people. Domestic and foreign tourists are thronging Shimla
Ashish, a tourist from New Delhi described his experience in Shimla as a perfect escape from the national capital's scorching heat.
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.
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.
Eight tourists killed in Himachal accidentApril 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Eight tourists, including five women, were killed when a privately-owned mini-bus rolled down a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district Wednesday, an official said. Most of the victims were from Kolkata.
Eight Kolkata tourists killed in Himachal accidentApril 29th, 2009 SHIMLA/KOLKATA - Eight tourists from Kolkata, including five women, were killed when a privately-owned mini-bus rolled down a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district Wednesday, an official said. The tourists, comprising employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and their family members, were on a private visit to the state when the bus fell into the gorge near Sojha village in Banjar sub-division of Kullu, about 300 km from here.
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