Paragliding in Manali

Paragliding in Manali is a thrilling adventure activity that allows you to soar through the skies and enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful Himalayan landscapes. Manali, located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, is a popular destination for paragliding due to its favorable weather conditions and stunning natural surroundings. Here are some key details about paragliding in…

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Himachal hills receive fresh snow; more to come in 48 hours

Himachal hills receive fresh snow; more to come in 48 hours

The Manali-Atal tunnel highway has been closed for all vehicles following the snowfall in the upper parts of Himachal on Wednesday. The IMD has predicted widespread snowfall in most parts of the state in the next 48 hours. The entire Lahaul-Spiti district is receiving snow but the accumulation rate is too low. Keylong has received just 5cm of snow while Koksar and Sissu recorded 12cm and 7cm…

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Mandi’s Aarzoo Rana is Winter Queen 2023

Mandi’s Aarzoo Rana is Winter Queen 2023

Aarzoo Rana, 22, from Janjehli in Himachal’s Mandi district, was crowned Winter Queen 2023 on Friday late at night. Nitika from Shimla and Smriti from Kullu were crowned first and second runner-ups respectively. A large number of beauties from many states took part in auditions for the Winter Queen beauty pageant. Finally, 27 beauties were vying for the crown. After multiple rounds for three days…

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Himachal freezes under cold wave; Keylong records minus 11 degrees C

Himachal freezes under cold wave; Keylong records minus 11 degrees C

With the minimum temperature in Himachal remaining below normal and many places reeling under sub-zero temperatures; the cold waves have hit hard the hill state which is waiting for its first heavy snowfall of the season. Himachal is waiting for its season’s first spell of heavy snowfall. The feeble western disturbances originating from the Mediterranean sea have failed to bring the desired…

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Atal tunnel craze: Record 12.73 lakh vehicles crossed tunnel in 2022

Atal tunnel craze: Record 12.73 lakh vehicles crossed tunnel in 2022

The increasing craze for 9.02km-long Atal tunnel has resulted in record 12,73,699 vehicles traversing it from both sides in 2022, nearly 60 per cent more than that in 2021. Nearly 6,22,988 vehicles carrying about 20 lakh tourists entered Lahaul valley via tunnel from Manali while about 6,50,711 vehicles exited Lahaul through the tunnel, with a total 12,73,699 vehicles. About 3,76,870 vehicles…

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Marhi near Rohtang pass reopens for tourists

Marhi near Rohtang pass reopens for tourists

Marhi, Rahla fall, Gulaba and many other places along Manali-Rohtang highway, which were closed for all kinds of vehicles in November following snowfall, have been reopened for tourists as snow has melted under the prevailing dry weather conditions. There is no snow in the lower areas near Manali. Hoteliers and taxi operators were demanding to reopen Rohtang pass during peak tourist season these…

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Pack your bag and head to Himachal for X-mas and New Year celebrations

Pack your bag and head to Himachal for X-mas and New Year celebrations

With all tourist destinations of Himachal expected to remain jam-packed from December 24 to January 1 during Christmas and New Year Eve, the state is gearing up to welcome guests from all around the country. Most hotels are booked completely in advance and taxis and tourist buses are in huge demand these days. The hotel occupancy has already reached close to 40 per cent which is expected to…

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Manali’s ABVIMAS gets UIAA membership

Manali’s ABVIMAS gets UIAA membership

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS), Manali, has succeeded in becoming a member of the prestigious International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA). One of the top mountaineering institutes in the world, ABVIMAS was voted in as an associate member of the federation at the general assembly held in Banff, Canada on October 29. The membership will…

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Now permit must for visiting Hamta after paying congestion charges

Now permit must for visiting Hamta after paying congestion charges

In an effort to make popular tourist place Hamta near Manali more tourist friendly with care for environment, Kullu administration has not only limited the daily quota of number of vehicles that can visit the area but also made it mandatory to seek only permit after paying congest charges. The vehicles can go to Hamta only between 6am and 6pm. The daily limit of vehicles will be 520 which…

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Asian Rafting Championship in Kullu from September 16

Asian Rafting Championship in Kullu from September 16

Asian Rafting Championships will be organised in Beas river in Kullu from September 16 with participation of 25 teams from the Asian nations, an official said on Saturday. The event will be organised under the joint aegis of World Rafting Federation and Indian Rafting Association from September 16 to 25. The races will be conducted in both men and women categories. The race will start form…

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FlyDining: 160ft High Hanging Restaurant Thrills Tourists in Manali

FlyDining: 160ft High Hanging Restaurant Thrills Tourists in Manali

FlyDining, a hanging restaurant offering delicious cuisines to the guests at a height of 160 ft from the ground, is leaving tourists thrilled in Manali. Fly Dining, the first such concept in Himachal which is claimed to be the world’s highest fly dining, has become a major tourist attraction here. A huge table with 24 seats that revolve 360 degrees are lifted above the ground with help of a…

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Margul festival at Lahaul's Udaipur from May 18

Margul festival at Lahaul’s Udaipur from May 18

A three-day-long festival “Margul Utsav” will be celebrated at Udaipur in Lahaul-Spiti district from May 18 to 20 to promote and showcase the rich tribal heritage of Himachal, an official said. Artists from all the tribal areas of Himachal including Lahaul, Spiti, Pangi, Bharmaur and Kinnaur will present their folk dances, music, folk dress, ornaments, cuisines and many more. Traditional games…

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Atal Tunnel Permit for Tourists, Engineering Students

Atal Tunnel Permit for Tourists, Engineering Students

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Thursday, March 24, 2022, introduced a ticket (or permit) system to visit Atal tunnel, Rohtang, for both tourists and engineering students who wish to avail the facility of guided tours to see the tunnel closely from inside. The service is known as Atal tunnel ticket, which is actually a ticket to enter some of the restricted areas of the tunnel for…

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First in India: Snow Marathon Lahaul on March 26

First in India: Snow Marathon Lahaul on March 26

Snow Marathon Lahaul is being organised in India for the first time ever with participation of nearly 100 runners from across the nation who will be running on snow covered terrains of Himachal’s Lahaul valley on March 26. The event is being organised in association of Lahaul-Spiti administration, Reach India and a group of adventure sports enthusiasts from different parts of the country.…

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Intercity bus travel start-up Zingbus launches its lounge service in Manali

Intercity bus travel start-up Zingbus launches its lounge service in Manali

India’s fastest growing intercity mobility startup zingbus has launched its biggest ever waiting lounge for travellers in Manali, taking the intercity bus travel experience to the next level. The intent behind the launch is to offer a clean and accessible place to people where they can rest, take a break while waiting for their bus. The lounge also gives them a dedicated place to refresh after a…

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Shimla’s Ashima Chauhan is Winter Queen 2022

Shimla’s Ashima Chauhan is Winter Queen 2022

Ashima Chauhan of Shimla, who is pursuing her MBBS from Hong Kong, was crowned Winter Queen 2022 in the Winter Queen Beauty pageant held here from January 2 to 6. Tapti Thakur from Madhya Pradesh and Ipshita Kashyap from Chamba were declared first and second runner ups respectively. A large number of beauties from many states were vying for the crown. 25 contestants were shortlisted for the…

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Aanchal Thakur wins second international medal for India in winter games

Aanchal Thakur wins second international medal for India in winter games

Alpine skier Aanchal Thakur has bagged second medal for India in international skiing event held at European country Montenegro on Thursday. She is the only winter sports athlete from India to have achieved this feat. Aanchal, who is struggling to qualify for Winter Olympics 2022, had two races on Thursday at Kolasin ski resorts during International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Ski Jamaican…

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