Tourism in

Himachal Pradesh
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tourism
 Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes.
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 The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel to and
stay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours and
not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes
not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place
visited".
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 Wealthy people have always traveled to distant parts of the world, to see great
buildings, works of art, learn new languages, experience new cultures and to
taste different cuisines. The word tourism was used by 1811 and tourist by
1840.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRAVEL AND
TOURISM
 Though the words Travel and Tourism are synonymised and used
interchangeably but Tourism is a wider concept and encompasses a lot more
than travel alone.
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 Travel implies journeys undertaken from one place to another for any purpose
including 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 one’s usual place of residence and the activities undertaken
for leisure and recreation.
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 All tourism includes some travel, but not all travel is tourism .
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 A person may often travel for a wide variety of purposes of which tourism is only
one.
Tourism in India
 Tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% to
the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India.
 India witnesses more than 5 million annual foreign tourist arrivals and 562
million domestic tourism visits.
 According to World Travel and Tourism Council, India will be a tourism hotspot
from 2009-2018, having the highest 10-year growth potential.
 The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 ranked tourism in India 6th
in 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 in
Himachal Pradesh.
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 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 stations
include Manali and Kasauli.
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 Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is known for its Tibetan monasteries
and 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 locales
and engaging in various activities. For adventure tourism in India, tourists
prefer to go for trekking to places like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himalaya.
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are popular for the skiing
facilities they offer.
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 Pilgrimage tourism- Himachal is famous for its temples, and that is the
pilgrimage tourism is increasing most rapidly. The various places for tourists
to visit in Himachal for pilgrimage are Bharmaur, Kullu, etc.
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 Cultural tourism- Himachal is known for its rich cultural heritage and an
element of mysticism, which is why tourists come to, also from outside
India ,to experience it for themselves. The various fairs and festivals that
tourists can visit in India are
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inventory of tourist attractions

 Cultural: Sites and areas of archaeological interest, Historical buildings and

Monuments, Places of historical significance, Museums, Modern Culture,
Political and Educational institutions, Religious Institutions.
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 Traditions: National Festivals, Arts and Handicrafts, Music, Folklore, Native life
and Customs.
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 Scenic: National Parks, Wildlife, Flora and Fauna, Beach Resorts, Mountain
Resorts.
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 Entertainment: Participation and Viewing sports, Amusement and Recreation

Parks Zones and Oceanariums, Cinemas and Theatres, Night Life and
Cuisine.
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 Others: Climate, Health resorts or Spas, other unique characteristics.

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 than
2,000 temples attracting thousands of devotees from all over the country.

The state ranks second in total tourism projects sanctioned during 2001-2004 in the
country. The state ranks fifth in domestic tourist visits. It enjoyed a
14 per cent growth in tourist visits against the national average of 6 per cent in 2001.
featured INTERESTING
destinations PLACES TO VISIT
 
 Dalhousie Pragpur

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 Shimla Chail

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 Mandi Kaza

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 Chamba Palampur

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 Manali Kufri

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 Dharmshala Sangla

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 Kullu Sarahan

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