Himachal: These days the heat has increased a lot in North India. To escape this heat, people are going to cooler places. In such a situation, many people reached Shimla, which is in Himachal Pradesh, at the end of last week. A huge crowd of people was seen in Shimla. The number of tourists here is continuously increasing.
Shimla is a beautiful hill station, where the climate is cool and pleasant. The air here is fresh and the views are very beautiful. By coming here people feel relief from the heat and enjoy a comfortable holiday. This year there is a lot of enthusiasm in the tourism industry of Shimla. The number of tourists coming from India and abroad has increased, due to which the business of hotels and shops is doing well. The increasing number of tourists shows that more people will come to Shimla in future also. This is a matter of happiness for the businessmen and hotel owners of Shimla.
Know what the statistics say
Statistics of Himachal Pradesh show that in 2019, 17 lakh 20 thousand people came here, out of which 4 lakh were foreign tourists. There was an increase of 5 percent more than last year. In the last two years, due to the epidemic, fewer people had come to Shimla. But now people have started coming to Shimla again. However, recent rains and floods have created some difficulties. The tourism industry of Himachal Pradesh makes a major contribution to the economy of the state. It earns the state Rs 11,000 crore, which is about 7.3 percent of the total GDP of the state.
Know why people go to Shimla
Shimla is called the ‘Queen of Hills’. The greenery and beautiful mountain views here are very beautiful. The weather here is also very good, it is cool in summer and there is snowfall in winter. There are many things to visit in Shimla such as the Ridge, Mall Road and Viceregal Lodge. Activities like trekking, paragliding and skiing can also be done here. There is something special for everyone in Shimla.
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