Everything you need to know about Manali: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Manali: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Manali, April 27 (IANS) In a rigorous four-month effort, they chipped away a mountain of snow to once again link this Himachal Pradesh tourist resort with the picturesque Lahaul Valley via the strategic Rohtang Pass.
Shimla, April 22 (IANS) Forests are vanishing, rock blasts are traumatising wild animals and debris is filling up riverbeds with builders having a field day in Himachal Pradesh, says a report by a state government-appointed commission.
Shimla, April 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's higher reaches Wednesday got a fresh spell of snow, plummeting temperatures by several notches.
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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The capital's weekend travellers have packed their bags to flee the rising temperatures, work e-mails and Blackberry messages from bosses, thanks to two holidays lined up just before the weekend.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The capital's weekend travellers have packed their bags to flee the rising temperatures, work e-mails and Blackberry messages from bosses, thanks to two holidays lined up just before the weekend.
Shimla, April 1 (IANS) Vehicles registered outside Himachal Pradesh would not be slapped with a green tax on entering Shimla as the proposal has been deferred, an official said here Sunday.
Although India's latest budget has increased the allocation for tourism by less than 10 percent, the tourism ministry remains hopeful that it can bring in at least seven million foreign tourists to the country during this fiscal year, an increase of one million when compared to the six million figure of the last year.
Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.
Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.
Shimla, Feb.21 (ANI): Civic authorities in Shimla have imposed a green tax on non-state vehicles, with an aim to cut down traffic congestion in the region.
Shimla, Feb.21 (ANI): Civic authorities in Shimla have imposed a green tax on non-state vehicles, with an aim to cut down traffic congestion in the region.
Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.
Goshal (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): People in Goshal village of Himachal Pradesh observe self-imposed silence for approximately forty-five days in memory of their local deity, Maharishi Gautam, who meditates during this time.
Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.
The recent snowfall in Manali region of Himachal Pradesh may skyrockets the tourism and hospitality. This snowfall may dramatically increase the number of tourists who are very fond of snowy paradise.
Manali, Feb 9 (ANI): The tourism and hospitality sectors in Himachal Pradesh is likely to get a boost after fresh snowfall enveloped the states's Manali region this week.
Leh, Aug 5 (ANI): When I was visiting home for my summer break this time, it struck me how much sunshine this region received. Straddled by the Karakoram range of the Himalayas and adjacent to the Tibetan plateau, Ladakh is called the 'roof of the world'.
Manali, July 21 (ANI): At least one person died and eight were missing, and several others were injured following a cloudburst near Himachal Pradesh's Manali town on Thursday.
Leh, June 20 (ANI): In arid cold desert of Ladakh, the changing seasons signify a completely different lifestyle for its people. Summers are short when few vegetables can be grown in the plain areas and when the cattle herds can be taken up to the mountains to graze in the green, luxuriant pastures. All this would change after October when the temperatures start plummeting; when snow starts to cover the mountains and icy wind begin to blow.
Manali, May 28(ANI): Rohtang Pass, the road link between Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh, has been reopened for traffic after heavy snowfall shut it down for five months.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): The son of a millionaire former Tory MP, who had come to India with one of his friends, died after eating some opium during the trip, an inquest has heard.
Kullu, Feb.26 (ANI): Landslides caused by snowfall and persistent rains have made road transportation difficult and dangerous in the Kullu- Manali region.
Manali, Feb 18 (ANI): The Alpine Skiing competition held at the popular tourist resort in Manali in Himachal Pradesh saw huge participation from skiers across India on the second day of the championship.
Manali , Feb 16 (ANI) : Fresh snowfall has delighted tourists in the hill town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Manali, Feb 13(ANI): Enhancing the pristine scenic beauty of the Himalayan region, fresh snowfall engulfed the mountains in Himachal Pradesh's Manali district on Sunday.
Shimla, Jan 30 (ANI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has launched the much-awaited Heli Taxi services to cater to high-end tourists.
Manali, Jan 19 (ANI): Scores of tourists thronged Himachal Pradesh's Manali town on Tuesday to witness the fresh snowfall.
Manali, Jan 6 (ANI): Hundreds of foreign and local tourists thronged the picturesque locales of Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the snowfall in Manali.
Kullu, Dec.31 (ANI): A group of tourists was trapped in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Friday after heavy snowfall blocked all exit points and created a traffic jam.
Chandigarh, Nov.1 (ANI): Bollywood actors Harman Baweja and Mugdha Godse walked the ramp with mentally challenged children on the grand finale of a fashion show here over the weekend.
Shimla, Oct.10 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal flagged off the twelfth motor sports rally 'Raid-de-Himalaya' from Shimla.
London, Sept 26 (ANI): Finally a sign of relief for the 33 Chilean miners who are trapped underground since August as the first capsule specially built for their rescue reached the San Jose mine in Chile on Saturday.
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Sep. 24 (ANI): Incessant rainfall over the past two months has resulted in the decline of tourists visiting Manali, which has left an adverse impact on the tourism and hospitality sectors here.
London, Sep.2 (ANI): The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the executive branch agency of the United States Government, which is responsible for the nation's civilian space, has reportedly turned down requests for alcohol and cigarettes made by 33 trapped Chilean miners.
Washington, Sep 1 (ANI): A Briton has become the first and only one to finish a two-day Himalayan ultramarathon run over a 17,700-foot Indian mountain pass - and an unexpected small avalanche.n late July Englishman Mark Cockbain accomplished the feat and finished the ultramarathon called "La Ultra - The High" in Leh, India.
London, Aug 30 (ANI): Chilean officials are reportedly planning to approve a faster Plan B drilling to rescue 33 miner workers that could see the men freed within weeks as fears grew over risks of the current four month timetable.
London, Aug.26 (ANI): Chilean authorities have expressed fears that the 33 miners trapped underground in the San Jose mine in Copiapo might get too fat to fit through a 26-inch diameter escape shaft at Christmas.
Manali, Aug 23 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who is on his four-day-long visit to the Kullu-Manali region of Himachal Pradesh, said the 'Middle Way Path' and non-violence can solve the Tibetan autonomy issue.
Manali, Aug.22 (ANI): Hundreds of Tibetan Buddhist monks and devotees participated in a religious congregation addressed by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama here on Sunday.
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 18 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, expressed his condolences to Leh cloudburst victims during a discourse at the famous Dagpo Shedrupling Monastery in Kullu district on Tuesday.
Leh, Aug 13 (ANI): The Druk White Lotus School on the Leh-Manali highway, where Aamir Khan's blockbuster comedy film '3 Idiots' was shot last year, reopened a week after it was damaged by the flash floods in the region.
Leh, Aug 10 (ANI): Life is limping back to normalcy in Leh district after five days of floods caused by cloudburst.
Leh, Aug 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to clear the Leh-Manali highway within next three days to restore Leh's road link with the rest of the country. The highway was swept away by the flash floods.
Leh, Aug 9 (ANI): Rescue and relief efforts were on in full swing in flashfloods devastated Leh
Manali, Aug 6 (ANI): Traffic resumed on the Manali-Chandigarh highway after the rubble from a landslide was cleared by the Public Works Department.
Manali, Aug 5 (ANI): Thousands of tourists heading towards Manali, Himachal Pradesh are stuck in a major traffic snarl due to a landslide on the Manali-Chandigarh highway at Pandoh.
Shimla, July 20 (ANI): The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) is hosting a five-day seminar on issues related to Tibet in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.peaking to the media persons on Monday, Kirti Dolkar Lhamo, President of the TWA, mentioned that numerous topics concerning Tibet would be deliberated upon at the conference.
Dhundi (Himachal Pradesh), June 28 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi will lay the foundation stone for the Rohtang tunnel project in Manali today.
Dhundi (Himachal Pradesh), June 27(ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi will lay the foundation stone for the Rohtang tunnel project in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, on Monday.
Dhundhi, (Himachal Pradesh), June 27 (ANI): United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will lay foundation stone for the much awaited 8.8 kilometres long Rohtang tunnel in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu District on Monday.
Rohtang (Himachal), June 8 (ANI): Even as the Manali-Leh highway that connects Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh region of Kashmir is blocked due to unexpected snowfall, the tourists however are having a great fun here.
Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 19 (ANI): The Rohtang Pass, the crucial road link between Manali in Kullu district and Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh received untimely snowfall on Monday leading to the closure of Manali-Leh highway for vehicular traffic again.
Manali (Himachal Pradesh) Mar 28 (ANI): The early onset of summer and scorching temperatures across India has forced people to move to higher altitudes.
Manali, Mar 19 (ANI): Villagers of a small village in Himachal Pradesh are taking up paragliding a profession as it is proving to be a lucrative source of income.
Manali, Mar 8 (ANI): Snow cleaning work on the Manali-Leh highway began on Sunday. The highway has been closed since December due to heavy snowfall.
Manali, Mar 5 (ANI): Tourists in Manali are an elated lot due to the untimely snowfall they experienced on Thursday.
Thami Dara (Sikkim), Feb.28 (ANI): To draw more and more the adventure lovers and boost tourism, Travel Agents Association of Sikkim (TAAS) have launched preparatory paragliding at Thami Dara preparatory paragliding, a first in Sikkim, to an overwhelming response.
Solang Nala (HP), Feb 11 (ANI): A five-day National Senior Alpine Skiing Championship kick-started at the world-famous slopes of Solang Nala in Manali on Wednesday.
Manali, Feb.3 (ANI): Himachal's hill town of Manali is all set to play host to the National Winters Sports 2010, at the world-famous slopes of Solang Nala in mid-February.
Shimla/ Manali, Jan 30 (ANI): A fresh snowfall has brought smiles on the faces of several tourists holidaying at Shimla and the hill resort of Manali.
Goshal village (Himachal Pradesh), Jan.24 (ANI): India is known for its diversity and a large number of people living in different regions of the country, especially in the rural parts, have been following unique rituals for generations to carry on their local traditions and express their deep faith in them.
Shimla, Jan 13 (ANI): A snowfall on Wednesday morning brought smiles on the faces of people of the city, including tourists.
Manali, Jan 5 (ANI): Hundreds of tourists were left stranded in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, as vehicular traffic remained suspended following sudden heavy snowfall overnight.
Shimla/Kullu, Dec 31 (ANI): Tourists from all over the country and foreigners have poured into Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the New Year at the state's best hill stations.
Manali, Dec 28 (ANI): Tourists visiting the hill resort of Manali are able to enjoy panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains, courtesy the novel helicopter service introduced in the region.
Manali, Dec 8 (ANI): Manali has seen a decline in tourist arrival due to poor snowfall in the region.
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 29 (ANI): The Border Road Organisation (BRO) launched an operation to rescue passengers and vehicles stranded by heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh.
Leh, Nov.22 (ANI): Come winter and authorities in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir have to ensure that there is ample procurement and stock of foodstuff and other essential commodities since the region will remain cut off from the rest of the mainland due to heavy snowfall on the approach links.
Manali, Nov 22 (ANI): Rescue teams have recovered at least ten bodies of snowstorm victims in the Manali hill resort area.
Manali, Nov 21 (ANI): At least eight people were killed in a snow storm while trying to cross the 13,050 feet high Rohtang Pass in Kullu district.
Manali, Nov. 11 (ANI): Tourists are flocking to the town of Solang Nala town in Himachal Pradesh, to see its first snowfall.
Kulu, Nov 4 (ANI): Falling water level in the Beas River has resulted in lesser number of tourists arriving in Kullu.
Rohtang Pass (Manali), Sep 10 (ANI): Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in the high peaks of Rohtang Pass above Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
Manali, Aug 26 (ANI): Recession might have slowed down tourism businesses elsewhere, but Manali in Himachal Pradesh seems to be untouched by it.
Kullu, Aug 12 (ANI): Himachal police arrested a drug peddler and seized 28 kilograms of fine quality hashish from his possession in Kullu.
Vashist (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 11 (ANI): The foreign tourists made a beeline at villages of Himachal Pradesh to lull themselves into silence of natural greeneries.
Manali, July 29 (ANI): Tourists from across the country enjoyed hot air ballooning in Manali hill resort in Himachal Pradesh.
Ladakh, July 2 (ANI): A grand reception was organised by Buddhist monks of Hemis Monastery in Ladakh to welcome the pilgrims on a month-long pilgrimage on foot from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.
Sumdha (Leh), June 24 (ANI): Hundreds of Buddhist monks and nuns accompanied by other devotees have arrived in Sumdha village of Kashmir's Leh region as part of their month-long pilgrimage on foot.
Manali, June 11 (ANI): Manali in Himachal Pradesh has become a hot spot amongst tourists as more and more people are flocking the hill resort to escape the scorching summer heat of the plains.
Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh), May 28 (ANI): A fresh bout of snowfall in Rohtang Pass left tourists thrilled as many of them saw fresh snowfall for the first time in their lives.
Shimla, May 21 (IANS) The strategic Manali-Leh National Highway 21 re-opened for vehicular traffic Thursday after remaining closed for six months.
Shimla, May 12 (IANS) The Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, has been re-opened for vehicular traffic, an official said Tuesday. The pass was temporarily closed to the traffic May 10 after snow.
Shimla, May 10 (IANS) The Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, was temporarily closed for vehicular traffic due to heavy snow, officials said. The pass was opened to the traffic after four months' closure earlier this month.
Dharamsala, Dec 12 (IANS) To promote rural tourism in Himachal Pradesh, the state government Friday introduced a bill to exempt home-stay units from luxury tax for five years.
Shimla, Nov 29 (IANS) Shimla got some relief from chilly weather Saturday, with the minimum temperature rising by three degrees Celsius, the meteorological office said.
Solang (HP), Nov 26 (ANI): A major fire engulfed Solang village near Manali in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday.
Shimla, Nov 25 (IANS) In a devastating fire, more than 35 houses and property worth millions of rupees were gutted in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district Tuesday, the police said.
Shimla, Nov 15 (IANS) The Manali-Leh highway, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, was closed to traffic Saturday due to snowfall, an official said.
Shimla, Nov 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt arrived at popular tourist resort of Manali in Himachal Pradesh for the shooting of director Rahul Dholakia's 'Lamhaa', after it was moved out of Jammu and Kashmir due to protests there.
Shimla, Oct 16 (IANS) The 474-km Manali-Leh highway was Thursday evening closed for traffic following heavy snowfall, an official said.
Shimla, Oct 15 (IANS) Motorists have been advised not to travel on the highway that connects tourist destinations Manali and Leh after Oct 31, an official said Wednesday.
Shimla, Sep 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Saturday flagged off country's toughest cycling marathon, the Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal 2008, from here.
Shimla, Sep 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Saturday flagged off country's toughest cycling marathon, the Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal 2008, from here.
Shimla, Sept 21 (ANI): The death toll due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh during the last three days has risen to 42.
The fifth edition of the National Winter Games got off to a blazing start amidst divine snowfall with the J&K Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi
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