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Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
2 days ago · Despite its predictability, high-altitude sickness remains poorly understood by many travellers and is insufficiently managed in India's high-altitude tourism spots. When B. Gopal, a young tourist from Kerala, set off to explore the majestic Himalayas, his family could not have imagined the tragedy ...
Understanding Landslides in Himachal Pradesh: A Multi …
Oct 8, 2023 · The increasing frequency of landslides in recent months, particularly in August and September in districts such as Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmaur and Kangra, underscores the urgency of understanding this natural hazard condition in …
The Rise of The Himalayan Tourist Industry Is a Double-edged …
Dec 20, 2021 · The Cons. The close to uncontrollable tourism has some cons too: The Environmental Deterioration – The environment gets the worst hit from irresponsible tourists.Waste management has become a severe issue in the hills. Traffic from automobiles and disturbance to wildlife and locals sometimes becomes intolerable.
River Didn’t Come To Us, We Went To It - Hill Post
Aug 16, 2023 · Manali Flood. The floods that ravaged the state in July this year left over 130 dead, thousands displaced, and more than 1,200 roads blocked due to landslides, erosion, and damage.
A LEGACY THAT IS BEST FORGOTTEN - Hill Post
Oct 22, 2024 · These days Mr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, is talking of, and worrying about, the legacy he will leave behind when he retires...
Urban Mobility A Nightmare In Hill Towns
Jun 29, 2022 · Traffic snarls, more tourists, more cars on the one hand are a problem for the town and its residents, on the other this rush to the town also means a good economy for the hospitality industry, for the working people and for a large section …
Rohtang Ropeway To Be Ready By 2024 - Hill Post
Nov 21, 2022 · Manali: The Rohtang ropeway will be ready by 2024, said Amitabh Sharma, managing director of the Rohtang ropeway project, here.. There was a time when one had to travel 45 kilometers to reach Rohtang pass from Manali. Often when the temperature is below zero, and sometimes the road is closed due to snowfall.
Himachal's Mounting Debt Burden - Hill Post
Jul 2, 2023 · Himachal To Raise Rs 1000 Crore Debt On 4 July, 2023. Held in a public debt trap and in dire straits to meet additional expenditure for reverting to an Old Pension Scheme, the Himachal Government has put out a notice for raising Rs 1000 Crores through state backed bonds by way of an auction to be carried out by Reserve Bank of India.. Of the Rs 1000 Crore to be raised, Rs 500 crore has a 10 ...
SPECTACULAR HIGH ALTITUDE PASSES OF HIMACHAL- PIN PARBAT
Jun 29, 2024 · The massive Pir Panjal range of the Greater Himalaya separates the districts of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. There are a number of rugged passes along this range which the hardy tribals have used since time immemorial- Kugti, Chobia, Kalicho and Rohtang served the residents of Lahaul, while Hamta …