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| December 15, 2009 | Fresh snowfall, a boon for tourism in Himachal Pradesh | | Kufri (Himachal Pradesh): Thousands of tourists are converging at Kufri near Himachal Pradesh's Shimla to witness the heavy snowfall
that heralds a fortune for the tourism sector in the region. Kufri is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet above sea level and located around 16 kilometres off
Shimla. Among the major attractions for the tourists here are the horse rides
astride the sturdy local ponies. "I have come here for first time and I think
everyone should come here at least once, especially in December. No one should
miss this place," said Dimple Gohil, a tourist from Mumbai. On their part, the
local people involved in tourism business and engaged in travel business are happy
with the fresh snowfall. The income earned by the locals involved in tourism business
during snowfall season helps them to supplement their daily necessities for several
months. "Lot of people have got business due to the snowfall, be it the horse
owners, photographers or hotels, all of them are benefited. The season brings
happiness to everyone," said Santosh, a travel agent. Shimla and Kufri regions
receive around 50,000 tourists during the snowfall. Local people involved in tourism
business are expecting more snowfall and thereby capitalise on the season. Snowfall
augurs well for the local traders in Himachal Pradesh, as tourism is the backbone
of the economy of the state. | |
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