HIMACHAL TOURISM

 

HIMACHAL PRADESH  TOURISM SECTOR

Himachal Pradesh is one of the most beautiful,mystic and peaceful states in India surrounded with snowy mountains ,greenery, overwhelming view of valleys .The openheartedness of people and its rich heritage culture attracts so many tourists from all over the world .

Also known as land of gods and goddesses this state have different different customs and native languages in every district.

Talking about Tourism Sector Hp is doing very tremendous growth in it ,you can see various types of tourism here such as;

Ø ADVENTURE TOURISM

Ø INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Ø DOMESTIC TOURISM

Ø MEDICAL TOURISM

Ø  PILGRIMAGE AND SPIRITUAL TOURISM

Ø CULTURAL TOURISM

Ø RURAL TOURISM

The state has  acts as pioneer of  growth and development not for smaller states only but for the larger states too in a short span of time in various fields such as health,  social-, infrastructure and especially tourism. The economy of state is considered as fastest growing economy in the country. The economy of the state is estimated to be 6.8 % in the financial year 2016-17 and 7%in 2021.During 90’s the agricultural sector and  its  allied activities  were  the  major contributor of economic growth. With the passage of time there has a shift from agriculture sector to industrial and then the boom in service sector is only because of tourism from 1950-51. The tourism sector acts as an engine for economic growth and a major source of revenue and employment in our state.  This is the reason  that  Government  of  HimachalPradesh  has  developed infrastructure  i.e.  roads, airports, helipads, communication network, public utility  services,  transportation  facilities,  water and  sanitation.

According to survey done by tourism department of Hp after covid 19 there are 3,679hotels and 2,305 homestay in the state and domestic tourist inflow in the state reached 5.63 million in 2021 while foreign tourist arrivals reached 4,932 after  the covid 19.

 

-SHREYAASKER NEGI