![]() The mummy was found during a road excavation project by ITBP personnel in 2004. Gue village is known for its 550-year-old mummified monk, Sangha Tenzin. Kibber and Gue, the remote villages in Spiti near the China border, have emerged as popular tourist destinations. This is the highest number of vehicles that crossed the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang in a single day after it was inaugurated on October 3, 2020, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ![]() ![]() A total of 7,515 vehicles crossed the tunnel in 24 hours on the first day of 2022. Tourists are also making a beeline to the tribal villages of Lahaul and Spiti district ever since the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang Pass was thrown open to traffic as it has cut down travel time and reduced a distance of 46km from Manali. “The administration has sought advice from the army authorities about the requirement of ILP so that the list may be pruned,” says Kinnaur deputy commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq.Ītal Tunnel makes Lahaul-Spiti villages accessible The 240-km China border is manned by both the Indian Army and the ITBP. The cold desert region is forbidden for tourists, who are now seeking an inner line permit (ILP). In the wake of an increase in tourism inflow, the district administration has moved a case for developing border tourism. Sangla near Chitkul also witnessed tourist rush this month. The villagers have sought help from the Indo Tibetan Border Police to regulate the influx of tourists. Vehicles are parked on the narrow border roads, leading to jams. The increased footfall of tourists has led to problems of littering and the traffic in the region. There are about 40 home stays in the village at a height of 11,320 feet above sea level it’s the last village on the Indian border. Nearly 500 vehicles are coming to the village every day,” says Subash Negi, pradhan, gram panchayat, Chitkul. “The number of tourists visiting the village is high this year. ![]() A large number of people are frequenting Chitkul, 70km from the China border. They like to visit Spiti and Kinnaur,” he says.Ĭhitkul, a village of 650 people, has become a treasured tourist destination. Urban tourists are looking for a tranquil getaway far from the madding crowd. “The concept of tourism seems to be changing. “Youngsters get information about remote areas from social networking sites and prefer unexplored areas,” says Rakesh Chauhan, a tour operator in Shimla. Instead of decongesting the town, a part has been made congested like Sadar Bazaar of Delhi,” says Mohinder Seth, the president of the Tourism Industry Stake Holders Association that has sponsored an honorarium of ₹60,000 for the 20 traffic volunteers. The road near the Lift area is overburdened due to the largest multi-storeyed parking in Shimla and the place connecting the Mall is located nearby. “The traffic in Shimla is becoming worse by the day. But rural destinations have become more popular than the cities of Shimla, Dharamshala and Dalhousie as parking problems and traffic congestion have driven them away. The rush of tourists to border villages such as Chitkul has been unprecedented despite the limited amenities.Īfter a two-year lull due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Himachal Pradesh has seen a heavy tourist influx this year. This summer, the otherwise sleepy villages in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh adjoining the China border have become a major attraction, particularly with domestic tourists.
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