Kaza- A wonderful Tourist Destination which is a Blend of Modernity and Unique Ancient Culture

Apr 19, 2023

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Kaza is a town and the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley. It is a serene place on the plains of Spiti River in the corner of Himachal Pradesh, which impresses tourists immensely with its charm.

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The hill city’s mountainous landscape and immaculate locales allures visitors who wish to indulge in adventurous activities and spiritual well-being alike.

Surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, streams and picturesque barren landscapes dotted with scattered settlements, Kaza is the stuff of a dream.

Kaza today is a wonderful blend of modernity and unique ancient culture that will mesmerize anyone with its mystique.

It is divided into two areas-the old Kaza and the new Kaza, while the old kaza is called Kaza Khas and comprises king’s palace, monasteries, gompas, and ancient buildings, the new Kaza is called Kaza Soma and houses government offices, hotels & restaurants.

Festivals Celebrated in Kaza

Kaza is also famous for its colorful festivals and the ancient Sakya Tangyud Monastery in a side valley 14 km from the city.

The prominent festivals celebrated in Kaza are La darcha (mid-August), Spiti Losar (around November), and Dachang (around February).

Kaza’s Ladarcha fair is the most renowned fair of Kaza; it indicates the termination of summer season in the region.

This fair is being celebrated at Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Sub Division in the 3rd week of August.

A large number of visitors and traders from Kullu/ Lahaul/ Kinnaur meet there. It has now become a conference of cultures of Spiti, Ladakh & Kinnaur as also of the Indian plains.

A serene abode worth visiting near Spiti River

Kaza is a quiet place in Himachal Pradesh near the Spiti river, which is completely different from the bustling areas.

The picturesque barren landscape with snow-capped mountains, bubbling rivers and lush green plains is a dream destination for backpackers.

Tourists visiting Kaza find this place like a dream, whoever comes here once cannot forget this place.

Famous restaurants and local food in Kaza

Being located in a small town in Himachal Pradesh, Kaza’s food options are limited. However, you can get Indian and Tibetan cuisine in and around the city.

The most famous dishes of Kaja include fresh peas and potatoes with gravy. Thukpa is also a staple here which is a soup made with noodles and boiled vegetables with sauce.

Tourists can also taste different types of momos here. Tibetan bread made from barley or other millet flour, is also available in the city, which is eaten with butter, omelets or jam.

What is the best time to Visit Kaza

Known as the cold desert, the temperature of Kaza drops drastically during winters and snow has started accumulating here.

Both the Rohtang Pass and the Kunzum Pass, the main entry routes, remain closed from late October to June due to heavy snowfall. January is the coldest month of the year with an average of -37 degrees Celsius.

Kaza is known as one of the coldest places in India. The weather of Kaza is quite pleasant during summers. If you wish to visit Kaza, the months from May to October would be an ideal time to experience its beauty.

How to Reach Kaza

Kaza is well connected by road to many major parts of India. Regular private and government buses ply to Kaza town. There is no direct flight or train available to Kaza.

If a tourist wants to travel by air, then Bhuntar Airport near Kullu, 250 km away, is the nearest airport that connects Kaza to many major destinations in India. The nearest railway station to Kaza is at Joginder Nagar, 365 km away.

How to Reach Kaza by Flight

The nearest airport to Kaza is Bhuntar, which is 250 km away, and the one in Shimla, which is 445 km away. Kaza You can reach Shimla (May to October) and Manali (June to October) by hiring a cab by road.

How to Reach Kaza by Road

HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs buses from Kullu to Kaza via Manali. This bus reaches Manali around 4:45 PM and leaves for Kaza around 5:00 PM by afternoon or evening depending on road conditions.

How to Reach Kaza by Train

There is no direct rail connectivity to Kaza. Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station, which is 365 km away from Kaza.

Regular buses are available between Joginder Nagar and Kaza. If you don’t want to travel by bus, you can hire a taxi from Joginder Nagar.

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Baljit Kaur created history by hoisting the tricolor on the Annapurna Peak

Apr 19, 2023

Baljit Kaur creates history by hoisting tricolor on Annapurna peak

Himachal’s mountaineer Baljit Kaur has created a new golden history around the world by hoisting the tricolor on Annapurna Peak, which is about 8000 meters high.

Baljeet managed to conquer the Annapurna peak without any supplemental oxygen even after realizing the danger.

Baljit Kaur has been found safe after going missing from Camp 4 of Mount Annapurna. She fought to the death in the snow for about 20 hours.

After the rescue team took her to Base Camp-4, she was admitted to Kathmandu Hospital (Nepal).

The pictures of Baljit’s rescue are going viral on social media and the people of the country including the state are shocked to see these pictures.

Baljit Kaur’s mother Shanti Devi said in a special conversation with ‘Divya Himachal’ that her daughter has grown up in the mountains and has had a special relationship with the mountains since childhood.

Everyone’s chest has swelled with pride because of the position Baljit has achieved by defying adverse circumstances. He has urged the government to give a government job to his daughter for her indomitable courage and to raise the name of India.

Transport Department’s trial successful- Volvo bus service will soon start between Tapri to Chandigarh and Chintpurni to Delhi route.

Apr 19, 2023

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HRTC is going to start Volvo bus service soon to Tapri, a famous tourist destination in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. However, HRTC has already conducted a trial last year to run Volvo buses on this route and this trial has also been successful.

This Volvo bus will go from Tapri to Chandigarh. At present, HRTC’s Volvo bus is plying on the Delhi-Shimla-Rampur route. Rampur to Tapri is about 67 kilometers away.

On the other hand, Volvo bus service is about to start for the famous Shaktipeeth Chintpurni located in Una district. This bus will ply on the Chintpurni to Delhi route.

Deputy CM Mukesh Agrihotri will flag off the Volvo bus running from Chintpurni to Delhi. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi will flag off the buses plying from Tapri to Chandigarh.

It is being told that HRTC has sought time from the Deputy CM and Horticulture Minister to flag off the buses on both these routes.

It is noteworthy that in the past, the Deputy CM flagged off 11 new Volvo buses. Eleven Volvo buses were dispatched, out of which four were dispatched to the Taradevi unit, five to Kullu, and two to the Dharamshala unit.

HRTC will operate buses from only three depots in the state and Volvo buses will be running on rotational basis. HRTC is going to operate Volvo from Shimla, Palampur, and Kullu only.

Electricity will be Generated on the Roofs of the Houses, Him Energy Department will Complete the Target by January 2024

Apr 19, 2023

Now Pangi will be illuminated by the sun

In Himachal Pradesh, 10 MW of electricity will be generated from the roofs of houses in the next eight months. Snow Energy Department has started the work to achieve the target. The Central Government has given this target to the Snow Energy Department.

The special thing is that the central and state government will also pay subsidy to generate electricity on the house roofs.

In these, the central government has made a provision of subsidy of up to 40 percent, while the state government has fixed a provision of six thousand rupees for the domestic plant.

If Himachal achieves this target in January 2024, then the additional target from the Center will be fixed after 2024.

At present, for the last two years, the Snow Energy Department is emphasizing on generating rooftop solar power.

In this, the central government has also made a provision of 40 percent subsidy for domestic consumers from 1 to 3 kilowatts while a 10 to 20 percent subsidy from 3 to 10 kilowatts.

Talking about Snow Energy Department, for up to 3 kilowatts, 50 thousand per kilowatt will have to be paid while for 3 to 10 kilowatts, the rate of Rs.48600 will have to be paid.

President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Tulip Garden in Chharabra

Apr 18, 2023

President Draupadi Murmu today inaugurated the developed Tulip Garden at Rashtrapati Niwas at Chharabra near Shimla.

The Rashtrapati Niwas near Mashobra, formerly known as the ‘Presidential Retreat’, will be opened for visitors and tourists from April 23, 2023.

With this, tourists and common people will also be able to visit here and see different varieties of tulips like Strong, Gold, Denmark, Wellmark, Jumbopink and Laptop in Tulip Garden.

Smt. Murmu visited the premises of Rashtrapati Niwas and got information about other flowers and plants.

After the inauguration, along with the President, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also visited the Tulip Garden.

The nature trail and gardens at Rashtrapati Niwas will also be opened for nature lovers and other visitors from April 23. For this, online booking can be done on the official website of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Will Solve the Problems Caused by the Fore-lane soon

Apr 18, 2023

A delegation headed by the District President of Four-lane Sangharsh Samiti, District Kullu, Dinesh Sen had met Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sunder Singh Thakur and Manali MLA Bhubaneswar Goud, on the basis of which Manali MLA Bhubaneswar Goud met in the Zilla Parishad Kullu auditorium on Monday.

A meeting was organized under the leadership of, which was presided over by the District Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.

In this meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding the various problems faced by the people due to the construction of the four-lane road, such as roads, approach roads, drains, power lines, drinking water sources, loss of land and buildings around it, etc.

Based on this, a review meeting will be held again within a month and before that SDM Kullu and SDM Manali will go to the spot and prepare an inspection report.

In the meeting, NHAI officers, officers of concerned departments besides administrative officers, Zilla Parishad Chairman Pankaj Parmar, Vice President Veer Singh Thakur, members Aruna Thakur and Asha Thakur, District President of Fourlane Sangharsh Samiti Dinesh Sen, new Advocates Mahendra Thakur, Davindra Negi, Hukam Thakur, Kusum Chand, President of District Toll Plaza Sangharsh Samiti Rajgir Mahant etc participated.

Special gratitude was expressed by the committee for the efforts made by MLA Bhuvaneshwar Gaur.

B.Ed Degree Holders will also be Eligible for JBT Batch-Wise Recruitment in Himachal

Apr 18, 2023

JBT recruitment counseling will be held home district only

B. Ed degree holders will also be eligible for batch-wise recruitment of JBT in Himachal Pradesh. The Directorate of Elementary Education has given a shock to the JBT trainees who have been struggling for the past several months by issuing a clarification in this regard.

Recently, the process of counseling has been completed in all the districts for batch-wise recruitment of 492 posts of JBT. Now the result is going to be released.

Clarification was sought for the selection by sending a letter to the directorate on behalf of some district deputy directors.

The Directorate of Elementary Education has clarified in a letter issued on Monday that B.Ed will also be considered eligible after 50 percent marks in graduation in JBT recruitment.

According to the notification issued by NCTE on 29-6-2018, B.Ed people will also be eligible for JBT posts, but within 2 years after appointment, it will be mandatory for them to do a 6-month bridge course.

With this letter from the directorate, the campaign of JBT trainees has suffered a major setback. JBT trainees have been demanding for the past several months to appoint only JBT-D.El.D. students to teach first to fifth-grade students.

Trainees argue that B.Ed degree holders are eligible to teach students of upper classes while JBT holders do not have this right.

70 Guests from 20 Countries will Reach Dharamshala Today for the G-20 Summit

Apr 18, 2023

Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh has got a better opportunity to do branding across the world with the G-20 summit going to be held in Dharamshala.

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This conference will be helpful in furthering the resolve of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to develop Kangra district as a tourism capital.

In this conference to be held on April 19-20, 70 delegates from different countries will come to Dharamshala to discuss science and technology. All arrangements have been made to make his stay in Himachal a memorable one.

The government has asked the district administration to ensure that all arrangements are made for the representatives of the G-20 group here. Along with this, they will also be introduced to the heritage, culture, food, art, and handicrafts of Himachal and Kangra.

Deputy Commissioner Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal says that Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is determined to develop Kangra district as a tourism capital.

In such a situation, the arrival of the representatives of the G20 group here is very encouraging. This is a great opportunity for branding the state across the world.

He informed that preparations have been completed to welcome the foreign guests in Dharamshala.

He visited the airport and the venue on Monday along with ADC Saurabh Jassal and ADM Rohit Rathore along with all the administrative staff to final check all the arrangements.

Decorations in Dharamshala

Dharamshala city has been specially decorated for the G-20. DC Kangra Dr. Jindal says that apart from the decoration of Kangra Airport, branding and buildings on both sides of other roads along NH have been decorated in an attractive manner. The accommodation of the guests will also remain in Radisson Blu.

There will be a Discussion on New Research

Dr. Nipun Jindal informed that the latest research and innovations will be discussed under the theme ‘Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering’ at the G20 Summit to be held in Dharamshala on April 19-20.

70 delegates from different countries will participate in it. Hotel Radisson Blu has been earmarked for the G-20 summit.

Kangra tea will be served with Himachali dishes

Scientists, policymakers and experts from various countries coming to participate in the G-20 summit will reach Kangra airport on 18 April where they will be welcomed according to Himachali tradition.

Along with this, they will be served Siddu and other Himachali dishes and drinks like Apple Tea, Kangra Tea. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal said that there will be technical sessions during the day on April 19.

At the same time, a ‘gala dinner’ will be organized by the state government for the guests. The Chief Minister will also participate in this, the gala dinner will be organized at HPCA. Apart from Himachali caps and shawls, the Chief Minister will honor the guests with Kangra paintings.

In order to promote the folk culture of Himachal in this international-level G-20 meeting, the department will prepare gifts of traditional items here and give them to foreign guests. The department had just prepared the first list of these items to be given as gifts.

To gift the guests coming to the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala, Kinnauri caps and shawls with flowers, traditional items of most of the district, metal crafts including Kinnauri shawls and caps, painting of Kangra,

Tea and Woodcraft, Rumal of Chamba, Honey, Jaris, Chukh and Thal, Metal Craft of Sirmour, a list of about 10 such items has been prepared which will be prepared in gift packs and given as gifts to the guests coming here.

Apart from this, Dangru, Narasingha can be included in the list of metal craft gifts.

Separate arrangements will also be made for the entertainment of the guests attending the summit. People will be entertained through the traditional folk dance here.

For the G-20 conference, foreign guests from 20 countries will start arriving at 8.25 am. Glimpses of mountain art and culture will also be shown at the airport.

Delegates will also do yoga

Apart from discussing technology and science in the G-20 conference, the delegates will also do yoga exercises. On April 20, courtesy the Department of AYUSH, a yoga session will be organized for the guests at the venue at 6.30 am.

In this session of about a quarter of an hour, the trainers of the AYUSH department will make the delegates practice yoga. After participating in the yoga session on 20th April, the delegates will be on a tour of Dharamshala and nearby places.

visit to the tea gardens

On April 20, the delegates will visit the tea gardens at Narghota in Dharamshala. They will also get to experience picking tea leaves in the garden. Apart from knowing the processing of tea at Maan Tea Factory, they will also taste different flavors of tea.

Apart from being face to face with Himachali art culture and crafts in the Kngra art museum, the delegates will also be able to experience live Kangra painting. The guests will return from Kangra airport on April 21.

An Exhibition will also be Organized

An exhibition based on science and technology, handicrafts will be organized by the state government at the conference venue during the G-20 conference.

In this, an exhibition related to innovation of science-technology will be organized by IHBT Palampur and Agriculture University.

At the same time, exhibition and sale counters of products related to handloom-handicraft will also be set up where the delegates will also be able to buy the products using UPI-based payment method.

Chief Secretary-DGP examined the preparations for G-20

State Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu visited Dharamsala on Monday regarding the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala on 19-20 April.

During this, he examined the preparations being made for the G-20 meeting and took stock of the arrangements. The Chief Secretary and Director General of Police inspected all the places related to the meeting including Gaggal Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel, HPCA Stadium.

He said that it is a matter of pride for the state that G-20 meeting is being organized here. He said that all-out efforts are being made by the state government to make the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala convenient for the delegates and they take away good memories from here.

He examined every aspect related to the hospitality of the G-20 meeting and the guests coming during it in Dharamshala and instructions were given to the local administration to make the arrangements at a high level.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal, DIG Santosh Patial, SP Shalini Agnihotri, Additional Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Jassal, etc were present on this occasion.

Big news for Himachal government employees, contribution in NPS stopped

Apr 17, 2023

Keeping its pre-poll promise to NPS employees, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu’s government has stopped NPS contribution from April 1, 2023.

However, the notification for amendment in the pension rules is yet to be issued to implement the old pension.

With the issue of office order to stop NPS contribution, it has become clear that old pension is also being implemented in Himachal from April 1 itself.

The state government was getting 1770 crore deposited as NPS contribution in the year. The government’s share in this was 14 percent and the employees’ 10 percent.

Apart from the NPS Association, several employee organizations have welcomed the decision to stop NPS contribution.

Naggar Castle: Beautiful Mansion & Hotel with Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery

Apr 17, 2023

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Naggar Castle is a major tourist attraction in Naggar, near Manali of Himachal Pradesh. It is a medieval palace or mansion of wood and stone. It has been converted into a heritage hotel by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC).

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Naggar Castle is a combination of European and Himalayan architecture. The medieval Naggar Castle was built around 1460 by King Siddha Singh of Kullu.

Naggar Castle, now operated by HPTDC is a favourite among visitor because of its spectacular views of the Beas Valley forests. This ancient structure now serves as a hotel and a tourist attraction.

Do you now?
The song ‘Yeh Ishq Hai’ from the Bollywood film ‘Jab We Met’ was shot in the vicinity of Naggar Castle.

Naggar Castle houses an art gallery, which includes paintings by Russian artist named Nicholas Roerich.

This palace is 23 km from Kullu and is at almost same distance from Manali. Once can reach this historic guest house by hiring a taxi from both places.

History and Architecture of Naggar Castle

Naggar Castle built by Raja Siddh Singh in 1460 AD, formerly a residence of the royal family, was later occupied by the British Army.

Modifications were made to the palace after the British took control. Additions include an additional staircase, fireplaces and chimneys.

The entire villa stands today as a fusion of English and Indian architecture. This unique palace also has a temple in the courtyard. This temple is known as Jagati Pat Mandir.

Though Naggar Castle has undergone several renovations over time, the castle has managed to keep its historical flair alive even today.

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The castle survived major earthquake of 1905. While most houses in the valley and the nearby city of Jawa were completely ruined, the castle’s use of earthquake-proof techniques helped it sustain despite the calamity.

Best time to visit Naggar Castle

The ancient looking township of Naggar has been a center of attraction for visitors for a long time. The beautiful village of Naggar is liked by tourists in all seasons.

Summers are bright and pleasant to visit Naggar. Accommodation is easily available here. When the temperature of Naggar falls in winters, it turns the whole area white due to snowfall.

It is not easy for all tourists to bear the cold weather during the winters. But if you are an explorer then the winters of Naggar will introduce you to a different side and unique side of Himachal Pradesh.

River Rafting near Naggar Castle

If you are sporty and love adventure sports, then you must try this activity around Naggar town. River rafting spots near Nagger are among the best rafting stretches in the world and can prove to be a memorable one for any visitor.

Skiing near Naggar Castle

Rohtang Pass and Solang valley offer experience of skiing for adventure lovers. You can indulge in skiing to witness the blanket of snow rolling down the slopes of mountains.

If you are skiing for the first time If you are skiing for the first time then you should follow the instructions carefully while getting involved in this sport.

How to Reach Naggar Castle

How to Reach Naggar Castle by Flight

The nearest Bhuntar airport is at a distance of about 31.6 Km from Naggar. Domestic flights to Bunter are available from international airports including Delhi, Chanidhgarh and more.

How to Reach Naggar Castle by Road

If you want to travel to Naggar by road, then tell that you can use HRTC or private bus services to reach Manali or Kullu.

The distance between Manali and Naggar is 22.3 km, so you can hire a cab or taxi to travel from Manali to Naggar.

How to reach Naggar Castle by train

There is no railway station available in either Manali or Naggar. The nearest railway station to Naggar is at Joginder Nagar. The distance from Naggar to Joginder Nagar Railway Station is 145 km.

Khajjiar Valleys Buzzing with Tourists

Apr 17, 2023

Khajjiar valley- the world-famous tourist destination, have been buzzing with the movement of tourists from surrounding states.

All the hotels and home stays are packed in Khajjiar on this long weekend as a large number of tourists from the neighboring state of Punjab reach Khajjiar to get respite from the scorching heat of the plains.

On Sunday, a large number of people from Chamba city also reached Khajjiar and had fun. During this period, tourists had to face problems due to frequent traffic jams on Dalhousie-Khajjiar road.

Due to the increase in the movement of tourists, the withered faces of middle shopkeepers and street vendors including hoteliers of Khajjiar have returned to brightness.

Traders say that in the coming days, due to the increase in inflow of tourists, there is hope of picking-up the pace of the business.

In the beginning of the tourist season itself, there is an influx of tourists to see the beautiful plains of Khajjiar.

The parking adjacent to Khajjiar Maidan was full of vehicles on Sunday. A large number of tourists from other states including Punjab have reached Khajjiar with their family members.

Due to this, a huge crowd of tourists was seen in Khajjiar Maidan on Sunday. Till late evening tourists and local people were seen strolling in the grounds of Khajjiar. The weather of Khajjiar is very pleasing to the tourists. -hdm

Magnificent Shobha Yatra of Khatu Shyam in Nahan City

Apr 17, 2023

Magnificent trail procession of Khatu Shyam in Nahan city

The grand Nishan Shobha Yatra of Khatu Shyam, the most worshiped in Kalyug, was organized in Nahan city on Sunday.

For the happiness, prosperity and peace of the city, Baba Shyam Sahara Mandal Nahan is organizing Shree Shyam Sankirtan at the historical Chaugan Maidan under a two-day event, in which various social organizations of Nahan city also cooperate for Bhajan Sandhya.

On the other hand, the program started with a grand Nishan Shobha Yatra on Sunday. During this, Baba Shyam’s Shobha Yatra was taken out across the city with bands and instruments from the historic Chaugan. The devotees received blessings of Baba Shyam at various places along the yatra.

Members of the organizing board, Digvijay Kanwar, Ashok Aggarwal, etc. told that on April 17, Shri Shyam Sankirtan will be organized at the historical Chaugan Maidan. In this program Jaipur’s famous bhajan singer Mukesh Bagda will enthrall the people of Nahan with the bhajans of Baba Khatu Shyam.

During this, cooperation has also been provided by organizations like Lions Club Nahan, Innerwheel Club Classic Nahan etc. for arranging food for the devotees. Various other social organizations of the city are also extending their support in this cause.

There was a huge crowd of people to see Baba. (HDM)

Weather Changed in Himachal Pradesh, Orange Alert Issued on April 18

Apr 17, 2023

Shimla: Due to the activation of Western Disturbance, Indradev has rained in the mountains but Suryadev is raining fire in the plains.

The weather has changed in the hilly areas on Sunday. A change in the weather was observed in the upper regions of the state including Shimla in the afternoon.

In the afternoon, these areas remained cloudy, due to which coolness was felt in the atmosphere, while the heat in the plains troubled the people a lot.

The maximum temperature of 38 degree Celsius has been recorded in Una district on Sunday as well. Whereas Dhaulakuan in Sirmaur district recorded a maximum temperature of 37.5 degree Celsius.

According to the Meteorological Center Shimla, an alert for rain and hailstorm has been issued in the state from April 17 and there is an orange alert for heavy rains in many areas of the state on April 18.

The rain and hailstorm will continue in the state till April 20. During this period, the Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of rain in 8 districts of middle and high hills Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.

Due to the heat in the plains, it has become difficult for people to come out of their homes. The maximum temperature of 35.7 degree Celsius was recorded at Bartheen in Bilaspur district.

Due to the heat falling in the plains, the tourists have started turning to the mountains. Tourist places like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Khajjiar in Himachal have now started getting crowded.

The capital Shimla is witnessing a huge rush of tourists on weekends, while weekends also have more tourists than before.

Ambedkar brought all sections of the society on one platform, Chief Minister Sukhu saluted the constitution maker

Apr 15, 2023

Constitution maker Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar realized from his experiences that all classes should be seen with one eye. He said that after 75 years of independence, now all the communities have been able to gather on one platform because of his thinking.

The Chief Minister said that Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution of India, contributed to the promotion of harmony, harmony and goodwill.

According to him, education is a powerful means of providing equal rights to every citizen to build an egalitarian society. He worked throughout his life for the welfare and rights of the backward sections of the society and the poor. Inspiration should be taken from their life values and ideals.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released the calendar of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Welfare Society. Artists of Information and Public Relations Department presented devotional music on the occasion.

Everyone paid floral tributes to the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at Ambedkar Chowk. Education Minister Rohit Thakur, MLAs Vinay Kumar and Harish Janartha, Deputy Commissioner Shimla Aditya Negi, Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Gandhi, Commissioner Municipal Corporation Ashish Kohli were present on the occasion.

Deputy CM flagged off 11 Volvo buses, How many Vehicles to which Unit, Read details…

Apr 14, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday flagged off 11 Volvo buses inducted into the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) fleet at Kethlighat in Solan district. These buses have recently been included in the fleet of State Road Transport Corporation.

Tell that out of these 11 buses of the corporation, 4 have been sent to Taradevi unit, 5 to Kullu unit and 2 to Dharamshala unit.

Mukesh Agnihotri said on the occasion that in a hilly state like Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation buses are the best means of providing better transport facilities to the public.

He said that the state government is making efforts to improve the Transport Corporation and provide best facilities to the people and to make the corporation one of the best units in the country.

Himachal’s Last Village “Chitkul” is full of Beautiful Views

Apr 14, 2023

Chitkul is said to be the last inhabited village within the Indian borders on the Indo-Tibet Road. This village is situated at a distance of 28 km from Sangla in Kinnaur valley at an altitude of 3450 m.

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Chitkul is known as an excellent tourist destination for its breathtaking beauty and serene environment. The village has orchids, mountains, huge rocks, rivers, forests and meadows. One can go for trekking in Chitkul village.

The village is a wildlife sanctuary for wildlife as well as a great place for nature walks. Traveling to Chitkul is a very special experience in itself.

The place is populated with around 600 plus local people, who are extremely hospitable towards the tourists.

While traveling to Chitkul, you will also pass through Rakchham village, which is commonly known as the model village of the region. Many apple orchards will be seen in this village on the banks of Baspa river.

Even though Chitkul is a small place but there are many places to visit here, you must stay here for at least one day during your trip. Chitkul is an ideal place to spend some time amidst the natural beauty.

What to do on a Trip to Chitkul

Trekking

The Himalayan beauty that Chitkul village is full of is completely different from all other places. Here tourists can go for trekking and can set up camps in the surrounding area.

Chitkul is an ideal destination for adventure lovers and is also one of the best holiday destinations in North India.

Camping

Chitkul is also an adventure camp and a tourist spot that offers amazing views of the Himalayas. Tourists get to see a lot here, tourists can visit this place with their friends and family and can do nature walks and overnight camping here.

Chitkul village is 7.5 hours’ drive from Shimla. Here tourists can experience an excellent river view on the way to the village along with the close range of the Himalayas. It is an ideal place for walking, trekking, overnight camping and fishing.

Best Time To Visit Chitkul

The ideal time to visit Chitkul is May and October. If you are planning a trip here, do stay at least for a day. The village remains closed for six months from October to February due to heavy snowfall.

How to Reach Chitkul Himachal Pradesh

How to Reach Chitkul by Flight

The nearest airport to Chitkul is Jubbarhatti Airport in Shimla, located at a distance of about 238 km. Taxis and cabs to Sangla are easily available outside the airport at reasonable prices.

Bhuntar is the second nearest airport to Sangla with a drive of about three and a half hours. This airport is widely connected to many major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Shimla.

How to Reach Chitkul by Road

If you are planning to travel by road, HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs regular buses from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. Private as well as state buses are easily available from Chandigarh to Sangla.

How to Reach Chitkul by Train

Sangla does not have a railway station. The nearest railway station is Kalka Railway Station in Shimla. You can travel by train till there and then take a bus or taxi to reach Sangla.

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Center approves 18 crores for the tunnel, which will be constructed on Theog-Rohru National Highway

Apr 14, 2023

The Central Government has approved the tunnel on the National Highway in Himachal. This tunnel will be constructed at a cost of about Rs 18 crore. The tunnel is proposed to be constructed on Theog-Rohru National Highway. The Public Works Department had prepared a draft in this regard.

The National Highway wing of the department had proposed it to the Center with the help of the State Government and now the Central Government has given consent to the tunnel. The tunnel will be constructed near Khadapathar.

With this construction, this National Highway will be open for traffic even in winters. Snowfall will not affect the road and all the backward areas connected with Rohru will be able to get road facilities. The Public Works Department had included it in the annual plan.

After this, the National Highway Wing of the Public Works Department was entrusted with the task of carrying forward the construction process and after preparing this proposal was sent to the Center. After the consent of the Central Government, now the tunnel is going to be built in Khadapathar.

Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh has confirmed this. He informed that the Central Government has approved a budget of Rs 18 crore.

The proposal of the Theog-Rohru National Highway was sent to the Center by the State Government. Here the tunnel is to be constructed in Khadapathar.

Under this new Govt Scheme, Widows and Single Women will Get Help in Building a House and Getting Basic Facilities

Apr 14, 2023

Mukhya Mantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojana

To provide social security to women in Himachal Pradesh, the state government is soon going to start ‘Mukhya Mantri Vidhwa Evam Ekal Nari Awas Yojana’, under which financial assistance will be provided to eligible widows and single women for the construction of houses.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government would provide financial assistance under this scheme of Rs 1.5 lakh each to about 7000 such women during this financial year. Under this scheme, the annual income of women should be less than two lakh rupees.

The scheme is being finalized by the Women and Child Development Department and eligible widows and single women will be benefited under this scheme.

The CM said that this initiative of the state government will give strength to such women, who are unable to get their houses constructed due to financial constraints. With the help of this scheme, these women will now be able to build their own house.

Apart from this, electricity, water, and other necessary basic facilities will also be ensured in the houses constructed under this scheme. Under this scheme, it will also be ensured that women have the necessary resources available for their daily lifestyle.

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that this scheme is an important initiative to improve the living standards of widows and single women and provide them with the necessary support to lead a dignified life in society.

He said that the present government was paying special attention to the welfare of the deprived sections of society. Several initiatives have been taken in this direction in the budget presented for the year 2023-24.

Many works are being done to improve the standard of living of the weaker sections of society, the results of which will be clearly visible in the coming times.

276 posts of Drivers will be Filled in Mandi Circle, Test will Start from this day

Apr 13, 2023

Bus passes for college students will now be made online

Himachal Road Transport Corporation is going to fill 276 posts of drivers on contract basis in Mandi circle. Himachal Road Transport Corporation Mandi Divisional Manager Vinod Thakur said that the preliminary driving test of the candidates would be conducted from April 17 to May 25 at the Corporation’s Divisional Workshop Mandi.

He said that the candidates coming under Mandi circle who have submitted their applications in the regional offices and are eligible, those candidates will be called through call letters.

The date of the driving test will be given to the candidates only through the call letter. The candidate will have to appear for the test on the date of the driving test and will not be allowed to take the test on other dates.

HRTC’s Bold Decision on Volvo, now only three Stations will Operate

Apr 13, 2023

Himachal Road Transport Corporation i.e. HRTC will operate Volvo buses from the station only from three depots of the state and they will run on rotation basis. HRTC management is going to operate Volvo from Shimla, Palampur and Kullu only.

HRTC officials say that this decision has been taken keeping in mind the better management and maintenance of Volvo. HRTC has issued orders asking all Volvos with staff to be sent to Shimla, Palampur and Kullu.

HRTC currently has around 100 Volvo buses, while 11 more Volvo buses are going to be added to the HRTC fleet. There are many depots across the state from where only one or two Volvo buses of HRTC ply.

Maintenance staff is not available with HRTC in these depots. For maintenance one has to go to Shimla Kullu or Palampur. In such a situation, HRTC has decided that Volvo will have only three working stations across the state.

Buses will run from here on rotation basis, so that other routes of HRTC are not affected. It is being told that like the Volvo bus plying from Shimla to Sarkaghat will be running from Shimla.

First HRTC bus will go on Shimla-Delhi route from here. From there Sarkaghat and from Sarkaghat back to Delhi and then from Delhi to Shimla. Similarly, by making a similar rotation at other places, Volvo will reach its depot.

Economic situation strengthened with Volvo buses

Volvo buses are the main sources of HRTC’s earnings. HRTC buses are running on many routes from Himachal to many outside states. HRTC is also earning well on these routes. Recently HRTC has also started bus service from Shimla to Katra.

HRTC’s Volvo bus has good income on this route also. Apart from this, the routes going to Delhi from different districts are also proving beneficial.

Shimla-Haridwar route is also beneficial for HRTC. Apart from this, special discounts are also provided by HRTC in these buses during the festive season.

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