Archive · 21 May 2025
Himachal CM to Launch Border Tourism at Shipki La
The leader of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Sukhu, is starting a new tourism program near the border on June 10.
The government got permission to let tourists visit areas near the border, and people only need their ID cards to enter.
Mr. Sukhu met with military and road construction officials to discuss building projects in the area.
They talked about creating a special local army group and building an airport in Spiti Valley.
Also, they are working on a road to connect Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The army will also help by setting up an apple processing plant and offering free eye surgeries for people in the border area.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu to inaugurate border tourism from Shipki La on June 10.
The state government received approval from the Union Ministry of Defence for tourism in border areas.
Tourists need only to show their Aadhaar cards to visit these areas.
CM Sukhu discussed establishing a Himachal Scouts Battalion and an airport in Spiti Valley.
The Nithalthach-Harshil road project will be prioritized for connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
- What
- Inauguration of border tourism activities and discussion of development projects.
- When
- June 10
- Where
- Shipki La, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To promote tourism and improve border area development.
- Event
- Border Tourism Inauguration
- Location
- Shipki La, Kinnaur
- Date
- June 10
- Key Initiatives
- Himachal Scouts Battalion, Airport in Spiti
- Road Project
- Nithalthach-Harshil