Himachal Focuses on Post-Monsoon Recovery, Gears Up for Tourist Season
Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Himachal Focuses on Post-Monsoon Recovery, Gears Up for Tourist Season
With the monsoon season officially ending, the Himachal Pradesh government’s primary focus has shifted to post-monsoon recovery and reviving the tourism industry. The state is on a mission to restore all roads damaged by landslides and heavy rains over the past two months.
Officials have announced that major arterial routes, including the vital Chandigarh-Shimla and Chandigarh-Manali highways, are fully operational. The government is launching a safety assurance campaign to rebuild confidence among travelers ahead of the bustling Dussehra and Diwali holiday season, promoting the state as safe and open for tourism.
Apple Harvest in Full Swing Amid Market Price Concerns
September marks the peak of the apple harvesting season, the lifeline of Himachal’s economy. Reports from upper Shimla, Kinnaur, and Kullu indicate that the harvest is in full swing. However, orchardists are expressing concerns over fluctuating market prices and the high cost of transportation and packaging. The state government has assured farmers of its support in ensuring fair prices and is working to keep transport routes clear for the smooth movement of produce to markets across the country.
CM Sukhu Reviews Disaster Preparedness for Winter
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a high-level meeting yesterday to review the state’s preparedness for the upcoming winter season. The discussion focused on lessons learned from the recent monsoon and measures to strengthen the disaster management infrastructure, particularly in snow-bound and remote areas like Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba, to ensure connectivity and the supply of essential commodities.
Weather Update
The weather across most of Himachal Pradesh is expected to be pleasant and sunny today. The Meteorological Department has forecast clear skies for popular tourist destinations like Shimla, Manali, and Dharamshala, marking a perfect start to the post-monsoon travel season.
