HP to develop new tourism sites with pvt sector
Updated: Jul 07, 2014 12:08:34pm
Shimla, Jul 7 (KNN) The Himachal Pradesh Government today announced plans to involve the private sector in developing new tourism sites and other projects like ropeways in the state.
The new tourism sites and projects will come up at Baddi in Solan district; Suketi in Sirmour district; Jhatingri in Mandi district; Shoja and 15 miles Baragaon in Kullu district; and Bilaspur.
Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh in association with HP Infrastructure Development Board now seeks to have discussions with private organizations on prospects of development of various tourism sites and passenger ropeways in the state, the department said in a press note.
The project will be executed through public-private partnership basis.
The department is also keen on discussing the prospect development of the projects with the private firms in a meeting.
Tourism in the state is one of its major contributors to the state economy and growth. The state is also known for its adventure activities which include Paragliding in Bir-billing and Solang valley, Rafting in Kullu, ice skating in Shimla, Boating in Bilaspur and various other activities like trekking, horse riding, Skiing, fishing etc.
Major tourist and religious destinations include Bahadurpur Fort, Bhakra Dam, Naina Devi Temple, Manimahesh, Bhuri Singh Museum, Bharmaur, Khajjiar, Dalhousie, Sujanpur Tira, Dharamshala, Palampur etc. (KNN/SD)
The new tourism sites and projects will come up at Baddi in Solan district; Suketi in Sirmour district; Jhatingri in Mandi district; Shoja and 15 miles Baragaon in Kullu district; and Bilaspur.
Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh in association with HP Infrastructure Development Board now seeks to have discussions with private organizations on prospects of development of various tourism sites and passenger ropeways in the state, the department said in a press note.
The project will be executed through public-private partnership basis.
The department is also keen on discussing the prospect development of the projects with the private firms in a meeting.
Tourism in the state is one of its major contributors to the state economy and growth. The state is also known for its adventure activities which include Paragliding in Bir-billing and Solang valley, Rafting in Kullu, ice skating in Shimla, Boating in Bilaspur and various other activities like trekking, horse riding, Skiing, fishing etc.
Major tourist and religious destinations include Bahadurpur Fort, Bhakra Dam, Naina Devi Temple, Manimahesh, Bhuri Singh Museum, Bharmaur, Khajjiar, Dalhousie, Sujanpur Tira, Dharamshala, Palampur etc. (KNN/SD)
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