Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla A complaint against Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…
PRENEETA SHARMA From Kangri Dham and siddu to wild nettle tea and Chamba rajma, Himachal Pradesh’s traditional food took centre stage at the Himachal Culinary and Tourism Festival organised at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Shimla, Kufri, on World Tourism Day. Organised by the Him Aanchal Chef Association, the festival brought together chefs, students,…
Kullu: The dates for this year’s International Kullu Dussehra were announced at a meeting of the Dussehra Committee, with the festival scheduled to be held from October 21 to 27. Dussehra Committee chairman Sunder Singh Thakur said the week-long festival will begin on October 21 with the traditional Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath, while the…
Kullu, September 23. Artists performing at the cultural evenings of the International Kullu Dussehra 2026 will be selected through auditions. Auditions will be held at Dev Sadan Kullu from October 5th to 10th. Auditions will begin daily at 10:00 AM. Acting Deputy Commissioner and Vice President of the International Kullu Dussehra Festival Committee, Surjeet Singh…
Shimla, September 23, 2026 The Himachal Pradesh government is pursuing the establishment of an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in the state, with Dhaneta in Nadaun, Hamirpur, emerging as the proposed site for the ₹1,000-crore project. AYUSH Minister Yadavindra Goma said the Centre has invited proposals for establishing AIIMS Ayurveda institutions, with Himachal Pradesh…
Shimla The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today conducted a comprehensive mock drill at the Jakhu Ropeway in Shimla, which was chaired by District Revenue Officer Shivani Bhardwaj. The mock drill was conducted in coordination with various stakeholder departments and agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Public Works Department (PWD), Health Department, and…
Shimla, September 23: The Him Aanchal Chefs Association (HIMCA) will organise the Himachal Culinary and Tourism Festival 2026 at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kufri, Shimla, on September 27 to mark World Tourism Day. The festival aims to promote Himachal Pradesh’s traditional cuisine, indigenous food practices, cultural heritage and sustainable tourism while connecting…
21 September Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has embarked on a scheduled study visit to three countries—Italy, Finland and Norway—following the conclusion of the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. As part of the first leg of his visit, Pathania arrived in Rome, Italy, last Saturday. After a two-day stay in the Italian…
Shimla: The Him Aanchal Chefs Association (HIMCA) will organise the Himachal Culinary & Tourism Festival 2026 at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kufri, on September 27, coinciding with World Tourism Day. The festival aims to showcase Himachal Pradesh’s culinary heritage, promote local flavours and ingredients, and provide a platform for young culinary talent while…
PRENEETA SHARMA As the road winds through the lower Himalayas, the bustle of Shimla gradually fades behind towering deodars, cool mountain air and drifting mist. Somewhere along the forested stretch between Dhalli and Kufri lies Hassan Valley, a quiet corner of the Shimla hills that appears at first to be just another scenic mountain road….
