10 months ago
Himachal Pradesh Government to Boost Monsoon Tourism
The government of Himachal Pradesh wants to attract more tourists even when it rains.
Usually, fewer people visit during the monsoon, which hurts businesses.
So, they are creating a special plan to make the rainy season fun for visitors.
They are thinking of developing lakes and rivers into a 'Monsoon Tourism Circuit' for activities like water sports.
To kick things off, they are having a big water festival called the 'Bilaspur Aqua Fest' on Gobind Sagar Lake.
This festival will have races like kayaking and swimming, plus other fun things.
It's also a chance for local people to sell their crafts and food, helping everyone earn more money.
Himachal Pradesh government is creating a policy to promote tourism during the monsoon season.
The aim is to attract tourists year-round and boost local economies, which typically slow down during monsoon.
Plans include developing reservoirs, lakes, and natural sites as a 'Monsoon Tourism Circuit' for activities like water sports.
The 'Bilaspur Aqua Fest-2025' (Water Carnival) will be held from November 21-23 on Gobind Sagar Lake to promote water and eco-tourism.
The festival will feature various water sports competitions, local livelihood exhibitions, and cultural performances.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, led by Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani
- What
- Formulating a special policy to promote tourism during the monsoon season and organizing the 'Bilaspur Aqua Fest-2025' (Water Carnival)
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, specifically focusing on regions like Bilaspur, Kol Dam, Kangra, and Sundernagar, and Gobind Sagar Lake
- When
- Policy formulation is ongoing; Bilaspur Aqua Fest-2025 will be held from November 21-23
- Why
- To make the monsoon season attractive for tourists, ensure year-round tourist inflow, boost local economies, strengthen local livelihoods, and generate new employment opportunities
Key facts
- Minister Mentioned
- Rajesh Dharmani, Technical Education Minister
- Event
- Bilaspur Aqua Fest-2025 (Water Carnival)
- Event Dates
- November 21-23
- Event Location
- Gobind Sagar Lake, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Organizers
- Bilaspur administration, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department, Sports Authority of India
- Featured Activities
- Kayaking, canoeing, country boating, swimming, still-water rafting, feel-free kayaking
- Expected Participants
- 200-250 from various states, schools, colleges, universities, and sports associations
Quotes
Rajesh Dharmani
Technical Education Minister
“Plans are being considered to develop reservoirs, lakes, and natural sites across various districts as part of a ‘Monsoon Tourism Circuit’”
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“The aim is to make the monsoon season equally attractive for tourists, ensuring year-round tourist inflow.”
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