What is the very first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Himachal Pradesh? Is it snowy peaks and rising & falling river valleys or your relaxation gateway or a place where you would want to shift to after your retirement? Well, it is an amalgamation of all the above and much more. I assure you this mountain paradise will melt your heart by its sight. Just a single idea of this spot will take you on a fantastic ride between snowy hills and river valleys. Without any pollution, this place will be an absolute refreshment treat for the whole gang. From having best schools in the nation to being pleasant, we have to agree that Himachal Pradesh is the best state in the world.

Also, for all the adventurous people out there this a place where you can push your limits and share in some heart siphoning adventure activities, like trekking, climbing, boating, paragliding and skiing. Explorers visit here to encounter the immaculate skylines, which are quiet and tremendous. Himachal has been home to hundreds of years old Buddhist societies and now has become one of the favorite to-go spot for all.

Himachal is tourists’ paradise

In my opinion, tourism is the expansion of the mind and adventures to the soul; it brings you peace when you breathe fresh air. Tourism today offers a strange world of experiences that one should experience. Himachal Pradesh has immense tourism potential. It has got the natural beauty, the climate, etc. due to which the tourism has increased incredibly in Himachal since the 90s till date. Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is blessed due to huge tracts of high-elevation Trans-Himalayan desert to thick green deodar forests, from apple plantations to developed courtyards, from year snow topped high Himalayan mountain reaches to snow sustained lakes and perfect and spouting waterways. It is said that the land has such attraction that it draws in nature lovers and voyagers from India as well as over the globe. Brilliant landscapes, heartfelt people and ample of places to see you must visit Himachal Pradesh and stay at Homestay. Wondering what’s homestay now? 

Homestay: Making your stay memorable

Homestay is a stay that’s similar to one of your home. Now I know what you must have been thinking, why homestay when you can simply reside in a hotel? Well, you definitely can but with homestay your trip becomes all the way different. It will be an experience that can be cherished lifelong. The warm and comfy environment of homestay can never be simulated by a hotel. Transforming vacations into illuminating experience lies to a great extent on your decision of stay. While most lavish inns and resorts are offered in Himachal visit bundles, there are few homestays that you’ll be happy to stay at. At Homestay you get adequate space to delight your alone time with the stunning green mountains around and the comforting silence.

Visitors in Himachal originate from all around the globe, some of which are; United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia as well as from different states of India. Lahaul-Spiti, Manali, Shimla and Kinnaur regions have become the most popular destination. Other popular places in Himachal Pradesh which are preferred by visitors are Tosh,Chail, Kinnaur, Manikaran, Sangla, McLeod Ganj,Triund and Palampur.

Apple Tourism in Himachal

Located on the foothills of the Great Himalaya & spread over an extensive area of 55,000 sq km, Himachal is home to the many flora & fauna species. Himachal is also known as “Fruit Bowl of India” because the apple fruit belt falls largely in Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur and Solan districts. Upper Shimla areas account for 80 percent of the total apple production. Apple farming was introduced in the region by Satyanand Stokes or Samuel Evan Stokes, an American. Being one of the largest producers of apples the state has great growth potential, and with support of government scheme it will keep rising. 

Initiatives by the government

Union Minister K.J. Alphons also believes that the state of Himachal Pradesh has tremendous potential in becoming world’s top tourist destination, and motivates entrepreneurs to involve themselves in developing the potential of tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Modi government has taken a lot of initiatives to expand tourism in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Centre is providing funds to Himachal Pradesh to develop infra in the state. He said that the government’s focus is developing well infra with an aim to boost the tourism.

The state government together with the central government is also planning to make some efforts in developing the unexplored destinations to improve the sanitation, the accommodation, the parking, the roads, toilets, beautification and landscaping of areas that are of interest to the tourists. Following are few steps that the government took to boost Tourism in Himachal Pradesh:

1. Swadesh Darshan Scheme which was launched by the Ministry of Tourism for the progress of subject based tourist tracks to cater to both bulk and niche tourism. Underneath this scheme that intentions to advance superlative infrastructure to promote traditional and heritage value of the country and boost the tourist attractiveness, 27 projects for Rs. 2261.50 crore have been certified for 21 States and Union Territories since its introduction in January 2015.
2. The National Mission for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) plot, was additionally propelled by the Ministry for the improvement and beautification of journey destinations to tap the development of domestic sightseers driven by spiritual/religious estimations. The plan tries to enhance the tourism for the tourists by providing them facilities & enhance their experience.
3. Swachh Paryatan, a mobile application was launched on February 22,2016 by the Ministry of Tourism, which will allow tourists to report any hygiene issues that they face at various tourist destinations across the country.
4. Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), a scheme from Jubbarhatti, an airport on the outskirts of Shimla. ‘Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik’ means ‘the common man flies’ which will further impetus to both domestic and inbound tourism.
5. ASI has identified 100 monuments to be advanced as Model Monuments. These monuments would be delivered essential tourist amenities including Wi-Fi, security, signage, violation free area, interpretation centers screening short films about the significance of monuments and signboards of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

These tremendous efforts by the government will make our Himachal, the land of Snow the world’s top tourist destination. Our Himachal Pradesh is your ideal tourist destination FOR ALL SEASONS & REASONS.