Tourism in Himachal Pradesh

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Tourism in

Himachal Pradesh

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tourism Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes.

The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to andstay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours andnot more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposesnot related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place

visited".

Wealthy people have always traveled to distant parts of the world, to see greatbuildings, works of art, learn new languages, experience new cultures and totaste different cuisines.The word tourism was used by 1811 and tourist by1840.


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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRAVEL ANDTOURISM Though the words Travel and Tourism are synonymised and used

interchangeably but Tourism is a wider concept and encompasses a lot morethan travel alone.

Travel implies journeys undertaken from one place to another for any purposeincluding journeys to work and as a part of employment, as a part of leisure

and to take up residence; whereas Tourism includes the journey to a destination and also the stay at a

destination outside ones usual place of residence and the activities undertakenfor leisure and recreation.

All tourism includes some travel, but not all travel is tourism .

A person may often travel for a wide variety of purposes of which tourism is onlyone.


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Tourism in India

Tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% tothe national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India.

India witnesses more than 5 million annual foreign tourist arrivals and 562million domestic tourism visits.

According to World Travel and Tourism Council, India will be a tourism hotspotfrom 2009-2018, having the highest 10-year growth potential.

The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007ranked tourism in India 6thin terms of price competitiveness and 39th in terms of safety and security.


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Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Himalayan landscapes and popular hill-

stations. Many outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking,paragliding, ice-skating, and heli-skiing are popular tourist attractions inHimachal Pradesh.

Shimla, the state capital, is very popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla

Railway is a Mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stationsinclude Manali and Kasauli.

Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is known for its Tibetan monasteriesand Buddhist temples. Many trekking expeditions also begin here.


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types of tourism in himachal Adventure tourism- As a kind of tourism in India, adventure tourism has

recently grown. This involves exploration of remote areas and exotic localesand engaging in various activities. For adventure tourism in India, touristsprefer to go for trekking to places like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himalaya.Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are popular for the skiingfacilities they offer.

Pilgrimage tourism- Himachal is famous for its temples, and that is thepilgrimage tourism is increasing most rapidly. The various places for touriststo visit in Himachal for pilgrimage are Bharmaur, Kullu, etc.

Cultural tourism- Himachal is known for its rich cultural heritage and an

element of mysticism, which is why tourists come to, also from outsideIndia ,to experience it for themselves. The various fairs and festivals thattourists can visit in India are


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inventory of tourist attractions

Cultural: Sites and areas of archaeological interest, Historical buildings andMonuments, Places of historical significance, Museums, Modern Culture,Political and Educational institutions, Religious Institutions.

Traditions: National Festivals, Arts and Handicrafts, Music, Folklore, Native lifeand Customs.

Scenic: National Parks, Wildlife, Flora and Fauna, Beach Resorts, MountainResorts.

Entertainment: Participation and Viewing sports, Amusement and RecreationParks Zones and Oceanariums, Cinemas and Theatres, Night Life and

Cuisine.

Others: Climate, Health resorts or Spas, other unique characteristics.


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tourism as a key industry

Tourism is one of the most important sectors in the state. The major attractions include

tribal areas, pilgrim centres, mountaineering and winter sports. The state has more than2,000 temples attracting thousands of devotees from all over the country.

The state ranks second in total tourism projects sanctioned during 2001-2004 in thecountry. The state ranks fifth in domestic tourist visits. It enjoyed a14 per cent growth in tourist visits against the national average of 6 per cent in 2001.


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featureddestinations Dalhousie

Shimla

Mandi

Chamba

Manali

Dharmshala

Kullu

INTERESTINGPLACES TO VISITPragpur

Chail

Kaza

Palampur

Kufri

Sangla

Sarahan

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Tourism in Himachal Pradesh