Dalai Lama launches ‘VisitDharamshala.com’ to boost tourism in Himachal’s Kangra

Dharamshala , Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Friday launched its official tourism web site “VisitDharamshala.com”, in a serious step in the direction of digital tourism promotion. Dalai Lama launches ‘VisitDharamshala.com’ to spice up tourism in Himachal’s Kangra Tibetan religious chief, the Dalai Lama, inaugurated the portal by way of a soft-launch ceremony held at his residence in McLeodganj, marking a brand new milestone in showcasing the area’s pure magnificence and cultural heritage to the world. The initiative, spearheaded by the Dharamshala Resort and Restaurant Affiliation, goals to supply a one-stop on-line platform for guests to discover, plan, and expertise the perfect of Kangra Valley. The launch ceremony was attended by Affiliation president Ashwani Bamba, Chairman Onkar Nehria, District Tourism Officer Vinay Dhiman, members of the affiliation’s govt committee, native entrepreneurs, journey operators, representatives of Waste Warriors, and different friends. Expressing appreciation for the initiative, the Dalai Lama described the web site as “A milestone effort that can additional strengthen Himachal’s tourism footprint on the worldwide map”. Later, addressing the media at a press convention, president Ashwani Bamba stated the brand new portal would function a complete information for vacationers, providing genuine journey info, real-time climate updates, and lodge reserving services throughout the district, from the snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges to the serene Pong Dam Lake. “Our objective is to advertise accountable and eco-friendly tourism whereas additionally offering livelihood alternatives for native communities,” Bamba stated. “To make sure transparency and reliability, solely verified motels, guesthouses, and repair suppliers will probably be featured on the platform,” he added. He additional stated that Dharamshala’s international attraction, enhanced by the presence of his holiness the Dalai Lama, would now be complemented by a digital gateway that makes the area extra accessible and visitor-friendly. The web site provides detailed info on native points of interest, monasteries, temples, lakes, waterfalls, journey actions, delicacies, crafts, and cultural experiences. Guests can instantly ebook rooms in additional than 100 verified motels, together with main 3-star and 4-star properties, with reserving confirmations routed straight to the respective institutions. With this digital initiative, Dharamshala goals to mix custom with know-how, positioning itself as a mannequin for sustainable and sensible tourism within the Himalayas. The state authorities has declared Kangra, house to a few Shakti Peethas and two main monasteries, a “tourism district”, the district tourism officer stated. “VisitDharamshala.com” will function an important digital bridge connecting guests with the area’s pure magnificence, spirituality, and hospitality, the officer added. This text was generated from an automatic information company feed with out modifications to textual content.