Shimla, February 10 The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation has partnered with IRCTC to offer customized travel packages that will include transportation, accommodation, and other travel-related services for tourists, according to an official statement released here on Tuesday.
The initiative aims to provide tourists with seamless and comfortable travel experiences, the corporation stated in its statement.
Through this collaboration, travelers will be able to avail integrated packages that combine rail travel with accommodation at Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) hotels and other hospitality services, it added.
According to the statement, the partnership with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will also ensure ease of planning, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced convenience for tourists.
It will also enable HPTDC to effectively compete with private players in the tourism and hospitality sector by leveraging the extensive network and outreach of Indian Railways, the statement said.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve last-mile connectivity and provide tourists with reliable and standardized services throughout their journey, it said.
The statement said that by aligning with one of the largest transportation networks in the country, HPTDC will gain pan-India visibility, attracting a wider segment of domestic tourists.
The initiative is further expected to result in increased occupancy of HPTDC hotels and improved utilization of its infrastructure, it added.
This collaboration marks an important step towards strengthening public-sector synergies and promoting Himachal Pradesh as a preferred tourist destination with accessible, affordable, and well-organized travel solutions.
It also aligns with the broader objective of boosting tourism, generating employment opportunities, and contributing to the state's economic growth, the statement said.