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COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM INITIATIVES IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
Anil Kumar and Dr. Suresh Kumar
Abstract:
Apple orchards, terraced terraces, snow-capped high Himalayan mountain ranges, snow-fed lakes, and rushing rivers are just some of the natural beauties that can be found in Himachal Pradesh. Other natural wonders include the state's name, which literally translates to "higher place." The state of Himachal Pradesh is endowed with an abundance of natural beauty that varies from the huge areas of high altitude desert in the Trans-Himalayas to the deep green deodar forests that can be found across the state. As a result of this, the state is an incredible location to spend a holiday. Traveling to the state is recommended for a variety of important and worthwhile reasons. The state is home to a populace that has a deep-seated faith in the philosophy of "Atithi Devo Bhava," which may be loosely translated as "the Guest is a God," and it provides a travel and stay experience that will be remembered for a very long time. In addition to this, there is cuisine that is good for the body, music that may take the spirit to a higher plane, and expansive views that look like they were taken from a dream world. In the year 2013, the state of Himachal Pradesh developed the Sustainable Tourism Development Policy with the objectives of utilising sustainable tourism as a means to provide better employment and greater business opportunities for locals, to contribute to the protection of the state's one-of-a-kind natural and cultural heritage, and to ensure the long-term prosperity and high quality of life of future generations of citizens of Himachal Pradesh. These objectives were established with the intention of utilising sustainable tourism as a means to provide better employment and greater business opportunities for local.
