As per the directions of Hon’ble Chairman in order to increase the revenue of the Corporation

Chandigarh:As per the directions of Hon’ble Chairman in order to increase the revenue of the Corporation, HPTDC and IRCTC had entered into a mutually beneficial collaboration aimed at facilitating seamless and comfortable travel experiences for tourists across the country. Under this strategic initiative, both organizations are tying up to offer

customized travel packages that will comprehensively cover transportation, boarding, and lodging facilities, enabling travellers to move conveniently from one destination to another.

Through this collaboration, tourists will be able to avail integrated packages combining rail travel with accommodation in HPTDC hotels and other hospitality services, ensuring ease of planning, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced convenience. The initiative is expected to significantly improve last-mile connectivity and provide tourists with reliable and standardized services throughout their journey.

This tie-up 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. By aligning with one of the largest transportation networks in the country, HPTDC will gain pan-India visibility, thereby 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.

The 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.

In this regard, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between HPTDC and IRCTC has beenformally signed on 10th February, paving the way for the early rollout of these customized travel packages for the benefit of tourists nationwide.

The MOU is signed in the presence of: 

From IRCTC:

 Sh. Harjot Singh Sandhu, IRTS Chief Regional Manager, IRCTC, Regional Office, Chandigarh, 

 Sh. Harsh Deep, Joint General Manager, IRCTC, Regional Office, Chandigarh 

From HPTDC:

 Sh. Rajeev Kumar, Managing Director, HPTDC

 Sh. Anil Taneja, General Manager, HPTDC

 Sh. Dhiraj Bali, Dy. General Manager (Mkt.), HPTDC