The most beautiful valley in the Himalayas, with numerous ancient villages where the architecture is in stone and timber, friendly people and rich traditional customs. Magnificent mountains and scenic beauty all-round.
One of the biggest asset to tourism is the cultural heritage, old temples traditional houses with beautiful carvings. Close at hand are the beautiful majestic mountains, dense forests, flowing river.
Now with the help of few selected like-minded people a society has been formed under the banner of HIMACHAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY.
All-round effort is being made to protect this valley from the adverse effect of tourism and negative approach brought on by modernity.
Everyone in the state of Himachal and nearby areas are combining their joint efforts in the fields of tourism and agriculture. Their efforts to make every thing sustainable i.e. save the nature and culture.
Reduce deforestation and air pollution, by using more of solar energy.
Renovation of old buildings for guesthouses and new ones to be built on old traditional style.
All rubbish to be collected and disposed in a organized manner.
To reduce pollution created by vehicles, public transport system to be supported.
Demarcating protected areas so as to reduce the impact of tourist on this area.
Working conditions to be created for local people to generate more jobs which are eco friendly and give a fair lively hood.
More of local produce to be used, promotion of local cuisine at all eating-places.
Agricultural practices should be eco friendly and use of organic materials to be promoted. Special incentives to be given to farmers on this issue.
Agricultural practices, which support the local traditions and customs and maintain good working conditions for farmers to be encouraged with incentives. From the government.
Come let us all join hand in saving this beautiful state for our next generations to come. One small step in this area can lead to a giant leap where everyone is putting in a small effort to save our mother earth from the negative effect of modernity.