Tourists enjoying snowfall in Rohtang, Himachal.
Many people of Haryana head towards hill stations for New Year celebrations. There is a special desire to see snowfall. If you are also planning something like this then definitely read this news. There is still snowfall at major tourist places like Shimla, Manali, Kasauli, Dharamshala and Dalhousie.
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Hotels, resorts and home-stays are fully prepared for New Year celebrations. 60 to 65 percent hotel booking has been done in Shimla, about 60 percent in Manali, 85 to 90 percent in Kasauli and 55 to 60 percent in Dharamshala and Dalhousie. Chances of getting stuck in traffic jam in Shimla-Manali are very high.
According to Anup Thakur, president of Manali Hotel Association, at present there is up to 70 percent pre-booking in hotels. In the next day or two, the hotels are expected to be completely packed for New Year Night. On the other hand, travel agents say that Thailand is the first choice for foreigners.
View after snowfall in Rohtang, Himachal.
Chances of snowfall on 28-29 According to the Meteorological Department, until there is good rain and snowfall in the mountains, fog will continue to trouble people. There are definitely chances of snowfall in Himachal on 28th and 29th December before the New Year. But this snowfall is expected to occur only in the higher altitude parts of the state. The weather is forecast to be clear in most parts.
Visibility is up to 50 meters in the morning in Baddi, Bilaspur, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur and Paonta Sahib of Solan. Baddi fell around the Bhakra Dam and even lower in the Balh valley. Meteorological Center Shimla has given a yellow alert of dense fog in the plains from late night to 10 am till December 28. In view of this, drivers have been advised to exercise caution.
Tourists enjoying skating at the ice skating rink in Shimla.
Go here and here to see snow…
- Rohtang Pass 51 km from Manali: Rohtang Pass is about 51 kilometers from Manali. Its height above sea level is about 13,050 feet. One can go here by taxi or private vehicle, but for this, permission from the administration and clear weather is necessary. Most of the tourists leave from Manali in the morning and return by evening.
- Shinkula Pass 130 km from Manali: Shinkula Pass connects Lahaul to Zanskar Valley and snow is present here also. This pass is located about 130 kilometers from Manali and at an altitude of 16,500 feet. Only 4×4 vehicles are allowed here, as black ice has increased slippage. This area is considered more suitable for adventure tourists.
Markets decorated for New Year celebrations on Shimla road.
Understand in 3 points what will be special in which city of Himachal…
- You can do ice skating in Shimla: Skating has started in the 105 year old ice skating rink in Himachal’s capital Shimla. When the cold increases, it will start in the evening session after a few days. Tourists reaching Shimla will also be able to enjoy slipping on the ice that freezes naturally. every person for skating ₹Fee of Rs 300 will have to be paid. Skates will be provided by the ice skating club.
- Winter Carnival in Shimla and Kangra: The administration and big hotels have made special arrangements for the entertainment of tourists at the tourist places of the state. Winter carnival has started in Shimla and Kangra, which will continue till New Year’s Eve. In Manali also, DJ party will be held on Mall Road daily for the next one month.
- Hotels and restaurants will remain open 24 hours: For the convenience of tourists in many cities including Kasauli and Shimla, the state government has decided to keep hotels, dhabas and restaurants serving food open 24 hours till New Year, so that tourists arriving late at night can also get food.
Understand important things from security point of view here…
450 police personnel deployed in Shimla carnival To ensure smooth traffic flow during New Year in Shimla, the city has been divided into five sectors. 450 soldiers have been deployed in these. In Shimla, arrangements for parking of vehicles have been made near MC Parking Near Lift, ISBT Tutikandi, Main Bus Stand and Holiday Home Hotel. Similarly, there are other small parking lots in the city, details of which are available on the website of Shimla District Administration.
150 soldiers deployed in Kangra More than 150 police personnel have been deployed for Kangra Carnival. Here vehicles can be parked at Police Ground, Dharamshala, Fair Ground Dadi, War Memorial Parking Lot Jawahar Nagar, Dharamshala Sky-Way Lower Terminal, McLeodganj Multi-Level Car Parking.
Travel companies offering couple packages…
- Package for couple for ₹24 thousand: Travel India manager Rakesh Sharma told that he has a package of ₹ 24 thousand for a couple for 5 nights and 6 days. Hotel, food and sightseeing are included in the package. This is the cheapest package, after that their luxury packages start. The package includes visits to all the hill stations of Himachal.
- 6 days package for ₹30 thousand: Yatra Vacation.com is also bringing similar packages in the name of Magnificent Shimla, Manali Tour Volvo and Himachal Tour Honeymoon. All three will be taken to major hill stations of Himachal. Their packages start from around ₹30 thousand.
- Group booking is coming instead of couple.: Saar’s travel businessman Kuldeep Panghal told that he is also getting bookings from groups of youth for the hill station. Although they do not have couple booking. They are only providing transportation in travel. The rest of the arrangements are made by the youth themselves at their own level.
Tourists are arriving in snow covered Shinkula.
Apart from hill stations, Sikkim, Rajasthan and foreign destinations…
- Thailand Number One Choice: Pal Travels representative Amit Chopra said that among foreign destinations, Thailand remains at number one, Bali at number two and UAE at number three. Due to low expenses, youth groups are giving more importance to Thailand. The same couple is preferring to go to UAE.
- Sikkim also option The representative of Travel Vacation said that this time the couple is looking at Sikkim as an alternative destination to Himachal. Due to less crowd in Sikkim, couples can enjoy moments of peace there.
- Desert Safari in Jaisalmer: Amit, who runs a travel agency in Rohtak, said that youth and couples are also preferring Jaisalmer in Rajasthan for New Year celebrations. Desert safari and local DJ night are the center of attraction for the youth in Jaisalmer. Kalbelia dance by Rajasthani dancers in DJ night is being liked very much by the youth. Due to which the youth are getting the feeling of Dubai in Jaisalmer.
New Year situation in the eyes of hoteliers
enthusiasm among hoteliers Kasauli Hotel Association President Rajendra Chopra said that this time on the occasion of New Year, almost all the hotels of Kasauli are towards full occupancy. Special packages, couple dance, fun activities, dance competitions and colorful programs for children are being organised.
Had it snowed, better tourists would have arrived Shimla hotelier Prince Kukreja said that if there had been snowfall, more tourists would have reached the mountains. He admitted that even without snowfall, a large number of tourists are reaching Shimla. More tourists are expected to arrive on weekends and New Year.
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