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Himachal to boost tourism by introducing houseboats

Hindustan Times | By, Shimla
Aug 31, 2010 11:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats in the state's prominent lakes, on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir, to attract more tourists. Beautiful houseboats in Kashmir's Dal Lake are among the state's biggest tourist attractions.

Himachal Pradesh plans to introduce houseboats in the state's prominent lakes, on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir, to attract more tourists. Beautiful houseboats in Kashmir's Dal Lake are among the state's biggest tourist attractions.

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"Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has directed the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) to explore the possibility of starting houseboats in the lakes to promote tourism and generate employment avenues for the local people," an official statement said.

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