Overview

• During his July 28 visit to Khajjiar, Shukla and his wife sampled local homestays and praised the village’s clean environment and rich cultural heritage.
• The MoU inked between the Chamba district administration and ICRT India Foundation during the International Minjar Fair will guide promotion of lesser-known rural destinations.
• He pledged to press national authorities for better road links to Khajjiar to attract more visitors and support the local economy.
• Shukla called for responsible tourism centered on cleanliness, environmental conservation and the health benefits of natural settings.
• Khajjiar, a 6,500-foot saucer-shaped plateau dubbed one of the world’s 160 'mini Switzerlands,' exemplifies Himachal’s push beyond traditional hill resorts.