Himachal Pradesh welcomes over one crore tourists in first half of 2024
Punjab Newsline, Shimla, July 24-
Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a significant surge in tourism as over one crore tourists visited the state in first six months of 2024. By the end of June, the state recorded 1,00,87,440 tourists during this period attracted by its picturesque valleys and pleasant climate and facilities being extended by the state government. Key destinations such as Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti remained popular while Kullu and Shimla districts emerged as top attractions, drawing 4,73,737 and 4,48,392 tourists respectively.
This trend has continued in July, aided by favourable weather conditions and open roads, allowing tourists to escape the sticky summer heat of the plains and enjoy the scenic beauty of Himachal Pradesh.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured that the majority of roads remain accessible. "Despite recent weather conditions affecting some roads, most of the roads across the State remain open and accessible to tourists and the general public. Himachal is also witnessing an influx of thousands of tourists in July month and these numbers are promising and we expect to surpass two crore visitors by the end of this year," he said.