London, Sept 14, 2004
PTI

In an effort to give a boost to tourism, Himachal Pradesh will shortly introduce a special package to attract Britons, whose family members were linked to India during the colonial era, state Tourism Minister G S Bali has said.
"A special package will be introduced and special facilities provided to Britons to visit historic places in Shimla and several tourist places in Himalachal Pradesh," Bali told a meeting organized by leading tour operators here last night.

Besides introducing helicopter services, special coaches were being pressed into service to ferry tourists from New Delhi to Shimla, he said.

As part of the promotion campaign, he said, the state would also participate in the proposed Food Festival in London shortly.

Bali said Himachal Pradesh has also announced a ten-year tax holiday to attract NRI investment into the state.