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Heavy snowfall attracts tourists to Manali
by Prem Thakur
Kullu:
Tourists are thronging Manali in Himachal Pradesh
for revelry in the heavy snow. "I am enjoying. We are
spending good time here and children are enjoying the
most," said Mohmad Ansari, a tourist. Tourists indulged
in making figures of snow and throwing snowballs at one
another. Located at an altitude of 2,000 meters, Manali
is a popular summer hill resort attracting nearly 60 per
cent of the six million tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh
every year. Manali attracts visitors in both summers and
winters. Hotel owners in the area are offering special
discounts to attract more tourists during winter generally
considered off-season. "We have got a very good snowfall
this season. We have introduced very good scheme packages.
Infact this year, we have lots of families who are coming
to see the snowfall. The craze for snowfall over the years
is going up," said Vipin Vakshi, a hotel owner. Tourism
industry has evolved as one of the mainstays of Himachal
Pradesh's economy.
-Jan
10, 2009
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