Punjab Newsline, Shimla, December 24-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performed the opening ceremony of Winter Carnival Shimla at The Ridge today and it will culminate on 2nd January, 2025.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that it was the present State Government who started Winter Carnivals at Shimla and Dharamsala for the first time. He said that Winter Carnival Manali was also being organized on large scale by the Government. He said that such carnivals and festivals depict the rich culture and traditions of the State. He said that the State Government was making earnest efforts to harness the tourism potential of the State so that more and more tourists are attracted towards the State thereby it could become a most favoured tourist destination.
Sukhu said that the Government has issued a notification regarding opening of restaurants and other eatable shops round-the-clock from 23rd December 2024 to 5th January, 2025 so that tourists and visitors do no face any inconvenience during their stays in the State. He said that the State Government would provide all logistic assistance to the tourists. He urged the visitors to enjoy the carnival and snowfall.