ECOTOURISM SOCIETY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR 77 ECO-TOURISM SITES

ECOTOURISM SOCIETY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

SELECTION OF OPERATOR(S) FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT/

PROVIDING SERVICES TO RUN ECO-TOURISM ACTIVITIES AT 77 ECO-
TOURISM SITES IN THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Volume I: Instructions to the Bidders

Issued by:

ECOTOURISM SOCIETY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH (HPECOSOC)

UNDER THE AEGIS OF

HIMACHAL PRADESH FOREST DEPARTMENT (HPFD)

(GOVT. OF HIMACHAL PRADESH)

Tender Reference Number: Ft/ET/Tenting Sites/2025/219

APRIL, 2025

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Volume-I

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................................. 5

GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................ 7
NOTICE INVITING E-PROPOSAL (ONLY THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT) .................... 8
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 14
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND ............................................................................................... 14
1.2 PREAMBLE .......................................................................................................................... 15
2. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS ........................................................................................ 24
2.1 BIDDING DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................. 24
2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BIDDING PROCESS ................................................ 25
2.3 SCHEDULE OF BIDDING PROCESS ............................................................................ 28
2.4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDERS FOR SUBMISSION OF THE
BIDS ONLINE THROUGH THE E-PROCUREMENT PORTAL .............................. 30
3. GENERAL TERMS OF BIDDING................................................................................... 31
3.1 TERMS OF BIDDING ........................................................................................................ 31
3.2 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ............................................................................ 34
3.3 NUMBER OF BIDS AND COSTS THEREOF ............................................................... 37
3.4 SITE VISIT AND VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION ........................................... 38
3.5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY THE BIDDER ................................................................... 38
3.6 RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS ............................................. 42
3.7 CONTENTS OF THE RFP ................................................................................................. 43
3.8 CLARIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 44
3.9 AMENDMENT OF RFP ..................................................................................................... 44
4. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID ............................................................... 45
4.1 LANGUAGE ......................................................................................................................... 45
4.2 FORMAT AND SIGNING OF BID .................................................................................. 45
4.3 SEALING AND MAKING OF BIDS ............................................................................... 45
4.4 BID DUE DATE ................................................................................................................... 48
4.5 LATE BIDS ........................................................................................................................... 48
4.6 MODIFICATIONS/ SUBSTITUTION/ WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS ........................... 48
4.7 REJECTION OF BIDS ........................................................................................................ 48
4.8 VALIDITY OF BIDS .......................................................................................................... 48

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4.9 CONFIDENTIALITY .......................................................................................................... 48

4.10 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BIDDER.................................................................. 49
5. BID SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE SECURITY ................................................... 49
5.1 BID SECURITY ................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 PERFORMANCE SECURITY .......................................................................................... 50
6. EVALUATION OF BIDS ................................................................................................. 51
6.1 OPENING OF BIDS ............................................................................................................ 51
6.2 TEST OF RESPONSIVENESS .......................................................................................... 51
6.3 EVALUATION PROCESS ................................................................................................. 52
6.4 CONTACTS DURING BID EVALUATION .................................................................. 54
7. FRAUD AND CORRUPT PRACTICES .......................................................................... 54
7.1 GENERAL............................................................................................................................. 54
8. PRE-BID MEETING/ CONFERENCE ............................................................................. 55
9. MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................... 56
SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................ 57

SCHEDULE-I: .......................................................................................................................... 58
ANNEXURES ......................................................................................................................... 241
ANNEXURE 1 ........................................................................................................................ 242
ANNEXURE 2 ........................................................................................................................ 247
ANNEXURE 3 ........................................................................................................................ 249
ANNEXURE 4 ........................................................................................................................ 252
ANNEXURE 5 ........................................................................................................................ 254

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this Request for Proposal document (the “RFP”) or subsequently
provided to Bidder(s), whether verbally or in documentary or any other form by or on behalf of
Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh (HPECOSOC) under the aegis of HP Forest
Department (HPFD) or any of its employees or advisors, is provided to Bidder(s) on the terms
and conditions set out in this RFP and such other terms and conditions subject to which such
information is provided.

This RFP is not an agreement and is neither an offer nor invitation by the HPECOSOC to the
prospective Bidders or any other person. The purpose of this RFP is to provide interested individuals or
parties with information that may be useful to them in making their financial offers pursuant to this
RFP. This RFP includes statements, which reflect various assumptions and assessments arrived at by
the HPECOSOC in relation to the Project. Such assumptions, assessments and statements do not
purport to contain all the information that each Bidder may require. This RFP may not be appropriate
for all persons, and it is not possible for HPECOSOC, its employees or advisors to consider the
investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of each party who reads or uses this RFP.
The assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in the Bidding Documents,
especially in RFP, Draft Concession Agreement (DCA) Schedules and any other documents issued by
the Authority from time to time may not be complete, accurate, adequate or correct. Each Bidder
should, therefore, conduct its own investigations and analysis and should check the accuracy, adequacy,
correctness, reliability and completeness of the assumptions, assessments, statements and information
contained in this RFP and obtain independent advice from appropriate sources.

Information provided in this RFP to the Bidder(s) is on a wide range of matters, some of which may
depend upon interpretation of law. The information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of
statutory requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. The
HPECOSOC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion
on law expressed herein.

The HPECOSOC and its employees and advisors make no representation or warranty and shall have
no liability to any person, including any Bidder under any law, statute, rules or regulations or tort,
principles of restitution or unjust enrichment or otherwise for any loss, damages, cost or expense which
may arise from or be incurred or suffered on account of anything contained in this RFP or otherwise,
including the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, completeness or reliability of the RFP and any
assessment, assumption, statement or information contained therein or deemed to form part of this RFP
or arising in any way for participation in this Bid Process. The HPECOSOC also accepts no liability
of any nature whether resulting from negligence or otherwise howsoever caused arising from
reliance of any Bidder upon the statements contained in this RFP.

The HPECOSOC may in its absolute discretion, but without being under any obligation to do so,
update, amend or supplement the information, assessment or assumptions contained in this RFP.
The issue of this RFP does not imply that is bound to select a Bidder or to appoint the Selected

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Bidder or Operator, as the case may be, for the Project and the HPECOSOC reserves the right to
reject all or any of the Bidders or Bids without assigning any reason whatsoever.

The Bidder shall bear all its costs associated with or relating to the preparation and submission of
its Bid including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage, delivery fees, expenses
associated with any demonstrations or presentations which may be required by the HPECOSOC or
any other costs incurred in connection with or relating to its Bid. All such costs and expenses will
remain with the Bidder and the HPECOSOC shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for the
same or for any other costs or other expenses incurred by a Bidder in preparation for submission
of the Bid, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the Bidding Process.

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GLOSSARY

Annual Concession Fee or ACF As defined in Clause 2.2.8

Associate As defined in Clause 3.1.3
Authority or HPECOSOC As defined in Clause 1.2.1
Bidder As defined in Clause 2.1
Bidding Documents As defined in Clause 2.1
Bid Due Date As defined in Clause 2.1
Bidding Process As defined in Clause 2.2.1
Bid Validity Period As defined in Clause 2.2.3
Bid Security As defined in Clause 2.2.4
Concession As defined in Clause 1.2.7
Concession Period As defined in Clause 1.2.9
Conflict of Interest As defined in Clause 3.1.3
Development Plan As defined in the Draft Concession Agreement
Draft Concession Agreement or
Agreement As defined in Clause 1.2.6
Financial Bid Phase As defined in Clause 2.2.1
First Round of Bidding As defined in Clause 6.3.8
GoHP Government of Himachal Pradesh
H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy As defined in Clause 1.2.1
LoA As defined in Clause 6.3.9
Minimum Eligibility Criteria As defined in Clause 3.2
Operator As defined in Clause 1.2.6
Project or Eco-Tourism Project As defined in Clause 1.2.5
Qualification Phase As defined in Clause 2.2.1
Re. or Rs. or INR Indian Rupee
RFP or Request for Proposal As defined in Disclaimer
Second Round of Bidding As defined in Clause 6.3.8
Selected Bidder As defined in Clause 6.3.6
Subject Person As defined in Clause 3.1.3 (a)
Ecotourism Site As defined in Clause 1.2.5
Tied Bidders As defined in Clause 6.3.7

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NOTICE INVITING E-PROPOSAL (ONLY THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT)

INVITING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL THROUGH E-PROCUREMENT FOR
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT/ PROVIDING SERVICES TO RUN ECO-
TOURISM ACTIVITIES AT 77 ECO-TOURISM SITES IN THE STATE OF
HIMACHAL PRADESH

Dated: 23.04.2025

The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism), Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh

(“HPECOSOC”), having its office at Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-
171002, India under the aegis of Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (“HPFD”), Govt. of
Himachal Pradesh invites Bids from interested and eligible Bidders to participate in the
Bidding Process for “Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services to run Eco-
tourism activities at 77 Eco-tourism sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh”. The summary of
various activities with regard to this invitation of Bid is listed in the activity table below:

Sr.
Items Description
No.

Name of the Project Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services

1.
to run Eco-tourism activities at 77 Eco-Tourism Sites in
the State of Himachal Pradesh.

Brief particulars of Kindly refer Schedule-I.

2.
the Ecotourism
Sites

Mode of submission Bids shall be submitted in both hard copy and soft
3.
of Bids copy form.

The hard copies of the Technical Bid shall be spiral

bound and sealed in an envelope which shall be
delivered on or before the Bid Due Date to the following
address:

The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism), Ecotourism

Society of Himachal Pradesh, Mist Chamber, Khalini,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171002.

The Financial Bid shall be filled online only and

should not be enclosed with the hard copy of the
Technical Bid.

The soft copy of the Technical Bid shall be uploaded and

submitted online on the HP Govt. e-Tender portal

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https://hptenders.gov.in/ The Financial Bid shall be filled

and submitted online only as per the format provided on
the portal.

There should be no discrepancy between the hard copy

and soft copy submitted by a Bidder. In case of any
difference or discrepancy between the two, the soft copy
of the Bid shall prevail.

Cost of Bid The Bid Documents Fee (non-refundable) of Rs.25,000/-

4.
Document (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand only) plus 18% GST for
each site i.e.

Rs.29,500/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Thousand and Five

Hundred Only) if applied for one site,

Rs.59,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Nine Thousand Only) if

applied for two sites,

Rs.88,500/- (Rupees Eighty-eight Thousand and Five

Hundred Only) if applied for three sites,

And so on.

shall be paid online in State Bank of India Account of

CCF-cum-CEO Eco-Tourism, Account Number
30192250526, IFSC: SBIN0004122 of HPECOSOC and
proof of the same shall be submitted along with
biding documents.

Bid Security Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) for each site i.e.
5.
Amount
One DD/FDR of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs
only) for one site.

Two DDs/FDRs of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs)

each for two sites.

Three DD/FDR of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs)

each for three sites.

And so on.

in favour of the “CCF-cum-CEO Ecotourism, Mist

Chamber, Khalini, Shimla” issued by a Scheduled
Bank in India. For the avoidance of doubt, Scheduled
Bank shall mean a bank as defined under Section 2(e) of

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the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. No other mode of

payment will be accepted.

The original receipt of Demand Draft/ FDR shall be

submitted along with the hard copy of the Technical Bid,
in a separate envelope. The scanned copy of receipt of
Demand Draft/ FDR shall be uploaded online, along
with the soft copy of the Technical Bid, on the portal:
https://hptenders.gov.in/

Any Bid not accompanied by the Bid Security shall

be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive.

Note: Bidders to note that the payment of Bid Security

shall be made from the account of Bidder only. If
Bid Security has been made from other than the
account mentioned above, the same shall not be
accepted and such Bid shall be considered
ineligible and summarily rejected.

Bid Document Start Date: 23.04.2025 onwards on the portal:

6.
availability on http://hptenders.gov.in/
portal i.e. Start
Date & Time

Last Date for 27.04.2025 upto 17:10 hrs.

7.
sending Pre-Bid/
RFP Queries By email to hpecosoc@gmail.com;

OR

By post to the CEO-cum-PCCF (Eco-Tourism),

HPECOSOC, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh

Date & Time of Pre 28.04.2025 at 11:00 hrs. through both online and offline
8.
Bid Conference mode.

Link for the online Pre-Bid Meeting:

https://hpfd.webex.com/meet/hpfd.itlab

Offline Meeting shall be held on the aforesaid date &

time at the following address:

The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),

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Conference Hall, Forest Head Quarters, Arayan Bhawan,

Talland, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171001.

Date for response 28.04.2025 uploaded on the portal:

9.
to Pre-Bid queries http://hptenders.gov.in/
and Bid Submission
Start Date

10. Last date & Time 5.05.2025 till 17:00 hrs.

for Bid submission
(Bid Due Date)

11. Date & Time for 7.05.2025 and 8.05.2025 at 10:00 hrs. at Conference
opening of Hall, Forest Head Quarters, Arayan Bhawan, Talland,
Technical Bid Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171001.

12. Date & Time for 9.05.2025 at 12:00 Noon at Conference Hall, Forest
opening of Head Quarters, Arayan Bhawan, Talland
Financial Bid
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171001.

Bidding Document will be available for download on the portal: http://hptenders.gov.in/ free of
cost. However, prior to submitting its Bid on the portal, the Bidder shall be required to make
payment of non-refundable Bid Document Fee of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand
only) plus 18% (eighteen percent) GST, i.e. Rs.29,500/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Thousand and
Five Hundred Only) if applied for one site, Rs.59,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Nine Thousand Only) if
applied for two sites, Rs.88,500/- (Rupees Eighty-eight Thousand and Five Hundred Only) if
applied for three sites, and so on, online through RTGS in the bank account of “CCF-cum-
CEO” Eco-Tourism, Account Number 30192250526, IFSC: SBIN0004122 of HPECOSOC
and proof of the same shall be submitted along with biding documents.

1. The Bidding Document shall not be available for purchase directly from the office of
HPECOSOC.
2. HPECOSOC is issuing Request for Proposal Documents for 77 potential ecotourism
sites in the State, on the portal http://hptenders.gov.in/ . The interested parties/ Bidders
are free to apply and submit their Bids for any number of Ecotourism Sites subject to
the following conditions:
(i) Payment of Bid Document Fee plus GST for each ecotourism site for
which the Bidder is interested to submit its Bid;
(ii) Payment of Bid Security for each ecotourism site for which the Bidder is
interested to submit its Bid;

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(iii) In case a Bidder is interested in submitting its Bid for more than one
ecotourism site, it shall demonstrate additional positive Net Worth of Rs. 3
crores for each additional ecotourism site separately. However, in case where
the Bidder is a certified Bonafide Himachali, the Net Worth requirement shall
be Rs. 1 crore for each Ecotourism Site for which such a Bidder is submitting
its Bid.
For example:

(1) For Bidder other than certified Bonafide Himachali

(a) For 1 (one) ecotourism site, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net
Worth of Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Only) or above;

(b) For 2 (two) ecotourism sites, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net
Worth of Rs. 6,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Crores Only) or above;

(c) For 3 (three) ecotourism sites, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net
Worth of Rs. 9,00,00,000/- (Rupees None Crores Only) or above;

(d) So on and so forth

(II) For certified Bonafide Himachali Bidders

(a) For 1 (one) ecotourism site, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall
have to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crores
Only) or above;

(b) For 2 (two) ecotourism sites, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall
have to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crores
Only) or above;

(c) For 3 (three) ecotourism sites, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall
have to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees Crore Three
Only) or above;
\
(d) So on and so forth

(iv) In case the Bidder submits its Bids for more ecotourism sites but does not possess the
requisite positive Net Worth for the same, then HPECOSOC shall send an email to
such Bidder (on the email address provided by such Bidder in Annexure 3) calling
upon the said Bidder to convey in writing within a period of 5 (five) days from the date
of the said email, its selected ecotourism site(s) for which its Financial Bid(s) should be
opened and the ecotourism site(s) for which its Technical Bid(s) should be rejected by
HPECOSOC since the Bidder does not meet the positive Net Worth requirement for the
number of ecotourism sites for which it has submitted its Bids. In the event,
HPECOSOC does not receive any intimation inwriting from such Bidder or such Bidder
fails to exercise the said option, within the aforesaid period of 5 days, then HPECOSOC
shall take recourse to conducting draw of lots for determining the particular Technical

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Bids of such Bidder which is to be rejected. However, before conducting draw of lots,
HPECOSOC shall convey to such Bidder in writing that the Bidder may depute a
representative to witness the conducting of draw of lots on a specified date and time. If
such Bidder’s representative fails to be present for the conduct of draw of lots then
HPECOSOC shall have the right to proceed with the conducting of the draw of lots on
its own and inform the result pursuant to draw of lots to such Bidder. Thereafter,
HPECOSOC shall proceed further with the evaluation process as specified in this RFP
for such ecotourism sites which are finalized in pursuance to the above procedure.

For example:
(i) A particular Bidder, other than a certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder, has
submitted its Bid for 5 ecotourism sites and its positive Net Worth is only Rs.9
crores (i.e. less than the essentially required Rs.15 crores for 5 ecotourism sites
and Rs.12 crores for 4 ecotourism sites), then he will be considered/ qualified
(subject to meeting other requirements as per the RFP) as per the procedure
specified in the clause 1.2.4.

(ii) In case a particular certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder has submitted its
Bid for 5 ecotourism sites and its positive Net Worth is only Rs. 3 crores (i.e.
less than the essentially required Rs. 5 crores for 5 ecotourism sites and Rs. 4
crores for 4 ecotourism sites), then he will be considered/ qualified (subject to
meeting other requirements as per the RFP) as per the procedure specified in
the clause 1.2.4

3. The Bidding Process can be postponed or cancelled at any time by

HPECOSOC and no claim shall be entertained on this account. Further,
HPECOSOC reserves the right to reject any Bid at any stage of the Bidding
Process.
4. For further details and Bidding Schedule, visit the portal
http://hptenders.gov.in/
5. HPECOSOC shall in no event accept any conditional Bid from the Bidders.

CEO- cum -PCCF (Eco-Tourism)

Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Background

Himachal Pradesh is a small Himalayan State having a population of 67 Lakhs (as per
Census 2011) with 90% of its population living in rural areas. The State’s agrarian
economy is sustained largely by the Himalayan ecosystem and its natural resources, with
forests, which is two-thirds of the geographical area of the State, being crucial for the
State’s environmental, ecological and economic wellbeing.

1.1.1 Globally, ecotourism has been recognized as an influential tool for conservation of
forests, biodiversity/ wildlife and scenic landscapes. It does so by creating sustainable
alternative livelihoods for forest-dependent communities and by generating conservation
awareness among the masses and decision-makers. In order to strengthen community
control and management of the forests, it is important to generate a sustainable flow of
non-extractive financial benefits of forests for the communities, to ensure that the
communities take interest in the conservation of forests and wildlife. Ecotourism is
perhaps the only means of achieving this end. So the Ecotourism development aims to
devise ways to build a resilient local community and developing their skills and
competencies to deal with resource depletion, changing climate and related environment
challenges. Site communities need to be made aware of the pressures on their available
resources, the impact of their decisions on the environment as well as choices available to
them for following a sustainable development pathway.

1.1.2 The Eco-Tourism Policy, 2024 (hereinafter the “H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy”) aims at
bringing the wilderness and virgin ecosystems of Himachal Pradesh closer to visitors and
at the same time ensure adequate safeguards and systems for the protection and
conservation of these natural resources. By involving local communities, the policy
would help in increased livelihood opportunities as well as their involvement in
awareness building, protection and conservation.

1.1.3 The Government of Himachal Pradesh in the Forest Department has identified few sites
in the State which have the potential to be developed as ecotourist sites in accordance
with the ecotourism principles as set out in the H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy, 2024 which
provide that such ecotourist projects shall be environmentally sustainable and shall
promote environmental conservation, knowledge and understanding of nature as well as
employment generation for local communities and raising public awareness about
environmental conservation and sustainable use of environmental resources. The
Government desires to promote eco-tourism in the State of Himachal Pradesh by
adoption of low-impact practices that result in water security, food security and
livelihood security for the local communities besides encouraging sustainable use of

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indigenous materials through financially viable value chains thereby helping such local
communities.

1.2 Preamble

1.2.1 The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh (the “Authority” or “HPECOSOC”)

acting through its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-cum- Principal Chief Conservator of
Forests (PCCF), Eco-tourism, under the aegis of the Department of Forest, Himachal
Pradesh intends to develop Ecotourism Projects on these identified sites in the State with
the prime objective of promotion of the ecotourism principles as set out in the Eco-
Tourism Policy, 2024 (hereinafter the “H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy”) and with the intent to
sensitize the visitors about forest and wildlife conservation and sustainable use of
environmental resources.

1.2.2 In this regard, the Authority has identified a total of 77 (Seventy-Seven) ecotourism sites
for undertaking ecotourism activities at different forest lands in the State, which have a
high potential of attracting tourists and visitors. The Authority is issuing Request for
Proposal Documents for 77 ecotourism sites spread across the State of Himachal Pradesh
on the e-procurement portal http://hptenders.gov.in/. The names of the 77 ecotourism
sites along with the concerned Forest Circle and Forest Division are as follows:

Sr. Name of Name of Name of Site Approximate Name of

No. Circle Division Area (in Ha) DCF/ DFO
and Contact
No.

Sourav Van
1 1
Vihar Palampur

2 Neugal park 1

3 Rajgundha 1

4 Tatwani 1

5 Gunehar 0.8 Sh. Sanjeev

Dharamshala Palampur Kumar
6 Samlat Manja 1 9418026494
7 Multhan 0.65

8 Sukedi 1
Andretta near
9 1
FRH
10 Vindhaybasini 1

11 Bir Billing 1

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12 Triund 1 1

13 Triund 2 1

14 Triund 3 1
Sh. Dinesh
15 Dharamshala Kareri Lake 0.8 Sharma
Boh Khabru 9805312791
16 1
Water Fall
Kareri Near to
17 0.4
Zostal
Log Huts
18 0.6
Dharamkot
19 Gorudugh 1
Sh. Angel
20 Kullu Kothi 0.2 Chauhan
9418150814
21 Gulaba Park 1

22 Shonda Dhar 1
Sh. Praveen
23 Parvati Dhara 1 Thakur
9817733330
24 Kullu Garsa Bihal 0.25
ECO-Green
25 Himalayan 1
Village Sojha
Sh. Manoj
Seraj/ Banjar Eco Green Kumar
Himalayan 86270188555
26 Pundrik Rishi 0.5
Lake Village
Sarahan
27 Shali Tibba 1

28 Jalarg Top 0.5

Ms. Dhivya
29 Shimla Ichhaser 1 N
Mangla Mata 6381325385
30 Shimla 0.5
temple
Kawaliya Top,
31 1
Koti
32 Mahasu 0.25 Sh. Manish
Theog Ram Pal
33 Dalog-ghatti 0.5 9418459372
34 Rampur Ani Raghupur Fort 0.5 Sh. Chaman

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35 Baga Sarahan 0.5 Lal

9418461650
36 Jalori Pass 1
Narkanda
37 0.9 (0.6+0.3)
Nature Camp
38 Sara Thach 0.9
Sh. Arun
39 Kotgarh Jamunda 0.99 Kumar
9418029333
40 Sidhpur 0.84

41 Dhomri 0.67

42 Bandla Dhar 0.5 Sh. Rajiv

Bilaspur Bilaspur Kumar
43 Bahadurpur 1 7018530107
44 Ansar 1

45 Dhuma Devi 1
Camping site
46 0.3
Rachera
Sh. Vasu
Camping site
47 Mandi 0.7 Deogar
Janitary
9793906643
Garh at Kandhi
48 1
Top
49 Dayna Park 0.5

50 Ganganal 0.55

51 Bhatki Dhar 1
Mandi Tenting Site
52 1
Deokandha
53 Stimberjar 1

54 Khauli 1

55 Khodathach 1 Sh. Surender

Nachan Kashyap
56 Panjain 1 9418113427

57 Nauna 1

58 Thachi 1

59 Tungasi Garh 1

60 Spainidhar 1

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61 Shettadhar 1

62 Raingalu 1

63 Kandha, Bijahi 1

64 Bhulah 1

65 Dharot Dhar 1

66 Devidharh 1

67 Saroa 1
Jhaur near
68 1
Kamrunag
69 Jachh at gani 1

70 Dhungathar 1

71 Guret 1

72 Sidhchalehar 1
Sh. Shushil
Hamirpur Una Androli & Baba Kumar Rana
73 Garib Nath 0.9 8219471271
Temple
74 Dhar Chamukha 0.3
Camping site
75 0.5
Ser Jaggas
Camping site
76 Churwadhar 0.5 Sh. Samir
Nahan Rajgarh Raj
9873316164
Camping site
77 Bhureshwar 0.5
Mahadev

1.2.3 HPECOSOC/ the Authority is issuing tender / Request for Proposal Documents for each
of the above 20 ecotourism sites. The interested parties/ Bidders are free to apply and
submit their Bids for any number of ecotourism sites listed above, subject to the
following conditions:

(i) Payment of Bid Document Fee plus GST for each ecotourism site for which the
Bidder is interested to submit its Bid;

(ii) Payment of Bid Security for each ecotourism site for which the Bidder is interested
to submit its Bid;

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(iii) In case a Bidder is interested in submitting its Bid for more than one ecotourism
site, it shall demonstrate additional positive Net Worth of Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees
Three Crores Only) for each additional ecotourism site separately.
However, in case where the Bidder is a certified Bonafide Himachali, this Net
Worth requirement shall be Rs. 1 crores for each Ecotourism Site for which
such a Bidder is submitting its Bid.

For example:
1. For Bidders other than certified Bonafide Himachalis

(i) For 1 (one) ecotourism site, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net Worth of
Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crores Only) or above;
(ii) For 2 (two) ecotourism sites, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net Worth of
Rs. 6,00,00,000/- (Rupees Eight Crores Only) or above.
(iii) For 3 (three) ecotourism sites, the Bidder shall have to show a positive Net Worth
of Rs. 9,00,00,000/- (Rupees Twelve Crores Only) or above;

(iv) And so on and so forth

2. For certified Bonafide Himachali Bidders

(i) For 1 (one) ecotourism site, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall have
to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Crores Only) or
above;

(ii) For 2 (two) ecotourism sites, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall have
to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Six Crores Only) or
above;

(iii) For 3 (three) ecotourism sites, the certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder shall
have to show a positive Net Worth of Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Crores
Only) or above;

And so on and so forth

1.2.4 In case the Bidder submits its Bids for more ecotourism sites but does not possess the
requisite positive Net Worth for the same, then HPECOSOC shall send an email to such
Bidder (on the email address provided by such Bidder in Annexure-3) calling upon the
said Bidder to convey in writing within a period of 5 (five) days from the date of the said
email, its selected ecotourism site(s) for which its Financial Bid(s) should be opened and
the ecotourism site(s) for which its Technical Bid(s) should be rejected by HPECOSOC,
since the Bidder does not meet the positive Net Worth requirement for the number of
ecotourism sites for which it has submitted its Bids. In the event, HPECOSOC does not
receive any intimation in writing from such Bidder or such Bidder fails to exercise the
said option, within the aforesaid period of 5 days, then HPECOSOC shall take recourse to
conducting draw of lots for determining the particular Technical Bids of such Bidder to
be rejected. However, before conducting draw of lots, HPECOSOC shall convey to such

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Bidder in writing that the Bidder may depute a representative to witness the conducting
of draw of lots on the specified date and time. If such Bidder’s representative fails to be
present for the conduct of draw of lots then HPECOSOC shall have the right to proceed
with the conducting of the draw of lots on its own and inform the result pursuant to draw
of lots to such Bidder. Thereafter, HPECOSOC shall proceed further with the evaluation
process as specified in this RFP for such ecotourism sites finalized pursuant to following
the above procedure.

For example:

I. A particular Bidder, other than a certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder, has

submitted its Bid for 5 ecotourism sites and its positive Net Worth is only Rs. 9
crores (i.e. less than the essentially required Rs.15 crores for 5 ecotourism sites and
Rs.12 crores for 4 ecotourism sites), then he will be considered/ qualified (subject to
meeting other requirements as per the RFP) as per the procedure specified in this
clause as explained above.
II. In case a particular certified Bonafide Himachali Bidder has submitted its Bid for
5 ecotourism sites and its positive Net Worth is only Rs.3 crores (i.e. less than the
essentially required Rs.5 crores for 5 ecotourism sites and Rs. 4 crores for 4
ecotourism sites), then he will be considered/ qualified (subject to meeting other
requirements as per the RFP) as per the procedure specified in this clause 1.2.4 as
explained above.
1.2.5 Through the present Request for Proposal Document (“RFP”), the Authority is hereby
inviting e-Bids from interested parties (the “Bidder”) through e-procurement on HP
Govt. e-procurement portal https://hptenders.gov.in/ for “Selection of an Operator for
Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services to run Eco-tourism
activities at 77 Eco-tourism sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh” (hereinafter
referred to as the “Project” or “Eco-Tourism Project”) on an area measuring upto 1.00
(one ) hectare at Forest Division in the State (hereinafter referred to as the “Ecotourism
Site”). The brief particulars of the Ecotourism Site are specified under Schedule I.

1.2.6 The right of way and access to the Ecotourism Site along with any structure(s) thereon or
plant and machinery installed thereat other than the Forest Rest House, if any, shall be
assigned to the Selected Bidder (the “Operator”) on “as-is-where-is” basis only for the
purpose developing and setting up various ecotourism facilities and activities and
thereafter operating, managing and maintaining the same in terms of the provisions of
this RFP and the agreement to be entered into between the Operator and the Authority
(the “Draft Concession Agreement” or the “Agreement”), the draft format of which is
provided as Vol. II of this RFP. It is however clarified that the Operator shall not have
any title or right over the land/ Ecotourism Site. The access to the Ecotourism Site is
being provided to the Operator only for the limited purpose of undertaking the Project.
The title and ownership of the Ecotourism Site and any structure thereon or plant and
machinery installed thereat whether of permanent or temporary nature, shall always
remain with the Authority.

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1.2.7 The Concession Agreement sets forth the detailed terms and conditions, rights/obligations
of the Operator and modalities for implementation under the proposed arrangement (the
“Concession”). Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms not defined in this RFP,
but defined in the Concession Agreement for the Project shall have the meaning assigned
thereto in the Agreement.

1.2.8 The Divisional Forest Officer of the concerned Forest Division under which the
Ecotourism Site falls, shall be responsible for overall supervision and ensuring smooth
implementation of the Project. In case there is any default of the Operator due to violation
of any Applicable Laws, terms of the Concession Agreement or failure to make payment
of the Annual Concession Fee within the prescribed time, the same shall lead to
termination of the Concession Agreement due to Operator’s such default. For further
details on the scope, rights & obligations of the Operator in relation to the Project, kindly
refer to the Draft Concession Agreement.

1.2.9 The duration of the proposed Concession is a period of 10 (ten) years which may be
further extendable at the sole discretion of the Authority upto a period of 5 (five) years,
provided the Operator is not in default of any of its obligations under the Concession
Agreement, is running the Project in a satisfactory manner by not committing any
violation of the Applicable Laws and there are no disputes/ claims pending for
adjudication between the Parties in relation to the Project (the “Concession Period”).

1.2.10 Pursuant to award of the concession and execution of the Agreement, the Selected
Bidder/ Operator shall prepare a Development Plan (as defined in the Draft Concession
Agreement) proposing the various facilities and activities planned at the Ecotourism Site,
complete with requisite design & drawings in hard copies as well as in digital form
prepared in accordance with the provisions of the H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy; Ministry of
Environment & Climate Change Guidelines on Eco- tourism in Forest and Wildlife
Areas-2021; the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 and the Van
(Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 (as amended from time to time);the
Guidelines and Clarifications, 2023 issued under Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan)
Adhiniyam, 1980 and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 (as amended
from time to time) and thereafter submit it to the Authority for seeking its prior approval
before commencing the development works and operation at the Ecotourism Site
accordingly. The ecotourism facilities to be developed and ecotourism activities to be
undertaken during the Concession Period shall be strictly as per the carrying capacity of
the Ecotourism Site to be assessed and determined by the Operator in consultation with
the Divisional Forest Officer/ officials of HPFD prior to preparing the Development Plan.
Although, the carrying capacity for any ecotourism site would vary according to site
conditions, however, as a standard norm for a 1.00 (one) hectare ecotourism site, the
carrying capacity of such site would be between 50 (fifty) to 80 (eighty) overnight
staying visitors/ Users at the Ecotourism Site excluding the staff & personnel
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and in no event can the number of overnight visitors/ Users at the Ecotourism Site
exceed the figure of 80 persons (including children), this being the maximum carrying
capacity of the Ecotourism Site for overnight stay without causing any land degradation.
The approximate number of day visitors expected by the Operator should be
specified in the Development Plan, however, the range of maximum number of day
visitors should be kept from 100 to 180 visitors per day who can spend only up to 6
hours in a day for various permitted ecotourism activities whether on the
Ecotourism Site or in the surrounding forest area as per approved Development
Plan. The final decision in this regard shall be taken by the Nodal Officer/ DFO of
the Ecotourism Site keeping in view the specific requirements of the Site from
time to time. The Operator shall ensure that the staff & personnel deployed by
Operator for the running, operation and maintenance of the Site are kept within a
reasonable limit as set in the approved Development Plan for the Ecotourism Site.
Any Development Works (as defined under the Concession Agreement) or activity
carried out or any facility developed at the Ecotourism Site by the Selected Bidder/
Operator which is beyond its carrying capacity as approved by the Authority in the
Development Plan, shall not be allowed by the Authority at any point of time and such
breach of the carrying capacity limit/ threshold shall be deemed as violation of the
Applicable Laws entitling the Authority to take action against the Operator as per law and
also levy Damages on the Operator besides ordering immediate closing down of such
work/ activity/ facility by the Operator.

1.2.11 The Operator, shall at its cost and expense plan, design and develop the ecotourism
facilities and undertake/ provide the ecotourism activities at the Ecotourism Site in
accordance with the Development Plan (as defined in the Draft Concession Agreement)
approved by the Authority. Particularly, the Operator shall ensure that it shall implement
the Project strictly in accordance with the applicable laws particularly the provisions of
the H.P. Eco-Tourism Policy; Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Guidelines on
Eco-tourism in Forest and Wildlife Areas-2021; the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan)
Adhiniyam, 1980 and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Rules, 2023 (as amended
from time to time); the Guidelines and Clarifications, 2023 issued under Van (Sanrakshan
Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan)
Rules, 2023 (as amended from time to time) without any deviation.

1.2.12 While developing infrastructure/ facilities for ecotourism and thereafter operating,
providing of services and maintaining the same during the Concession Period, the
Selected Bidder/ Operator shall ensure that the natural profile and ecological integrity of
the Ecotourism Site including its biodiversity value is maintained. No permanent
structure/ infrastructure/ facilities/ shall be made/ constructed or developed at the
Ecotourism Site as part of the Project, however, temporary structures/ facility made
predominantly of natural material of local origin may be allowed as per the applicable
laws related to development of ecotourism sites both the Central and State Government
level. The Selected Bidder/ Operator shall ensure overnight stay at the Ecotourism Site as

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per the carrying capacity and the Development Plan approved by the Authority at the
Ecotourism Site. Further, the Selected Bidder/ Operator shall ensure full compliance with
the ‘do not disturb’ guidelines of the Authority (as issued from time to time) in relation to
the Ecotourism Site, during the Concession Period. These Guidelines shall also be
displayed at the Ecotourism Site for the information and compliance by the visitors as
well.

1.2.13 The Selected Bidder/ Operator shall maximize the participation of the local communities
in the Project by involving them in various activities including operation, maintenance
and providing of services at the Ecotourism Site. The Selected Bidder/ Operator shall also
endeavour to:
i. use energy efficient and ecologically sustainable infrastructure as well as practices to
minimize the carbon footprint which has the least impact on natural resources and
local culture;

ii. seek to harness or amplify the resources unique to the region with minimal
interventions, adopting renewable energy sources and sustainable design approaches
for promoting the Ecotourism Site as ecotourism destination;

iii. create opportunities for larger participation by the local communities in the Project;

iv. source fruits, vegetable, milk and other products as far as possible from locals of the
area (only if the rates are reasonable for the Operator in sourcing from them);

v. promote sale of local products by setting up nature haat where the locals can set up
stalls for sale of their local products to public;

vi. providing a positive experience to tourists/ visitors through various ecotourism

activities;

vii. building environmental and cultural awareness among the masses;

a) promoting local cuisine, architecture and local culture of Himachal Pradesh.

1.2.14 At least 3 (three) months prior to completion of the Concession Period or early
termination due to any reason, the Authority or any committee so constituted by the
Authority in this regard, shall assess the nature of facilities and activities existing on the
Ecotourism Site on such date and the consequential restoration required to be carried out
thereat to determine the charges/ costs required to be paid by the Operator for restoring
the Ecotourism Site to its previous condition (“Eco-Restoration Charges”). The
Operator shall be obligated to pay such Eco-Restoration Charges as determined by the
Authority/ committee within a period of 15 (fifteen) days from the demand raised by the
Authority. Pursuant to such payments being made, the Authority shall release the
Performance Security of the Operator. The idea is to bring back the Ecotourism Site to its

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original condition (or as near to original as possible), through charges levied and
collected from the Operator which shall be utilised towards (a) mitigating any impact on
Ecotourism Site at the forest lands; and (b) afforestation/ supplementing the process of
natural rejuvenation at the Ecotourism Site.

1.2.15 Upon termination of the Concession Agreement due to any reason during the initial 10
years of the Concession Period, the Operator shall have the option to either take away all
its assets (whether over or under ground) brought to the Ecotourism Site for the purpose
of implementing the Project, or handover the same to the Authority, without any
obligation of the Authority to pay or adjust any consideration to the Operator. However,
in the event the termination of the Concession Agreement is on account of efflux of time
i.e. after completion of Concession Period of 10 years or any extension of Concession
Period granted by the Authority, the Operator shall mandatorily remove/ clear all its
assets (whether over or under ground) brought to the Ecotourism Site so as to enable eco-
restoration of the Ecotourism Site against payment of Eco-restoration Charges by the
Operator.

1.2.16 The Selected Bidder/ Operator shall develop an attractive website for the Potter Hill
Ecotourism Site giving particulars about the developed site, the facilities & activities
available, how to reach the Ecotourism Site, online booking options, etc. for the
convenience of public.

1.2.17 Forest Rest Houses, if any, at or abutting the eco-tourism site(s) shall not be given or
utilised for any ecotourism purposes by the Operator.

1.2.18 The statements and explanations contained in this RFP are intended to provide a better
understanding to the Bidders about the subject matter of this RFP and should not be
construed or interpreted as limiting in any way or manner the scope of services and
obligations of the Operator set forth in the Concession Agreement or the Authority’s/
HPECOSOC’s rights to amend, alter, change, supplement or clarify the scope of work,
the Concession to be awarded pursuant to this RFP or the terms thereof or herein
contained. Consequently, any omissions, conflicts or contradictions in the Bidding
Documents including this RFP are to be noted, interpreted and applied appropriately to
give effect to this intent, and no claims on that account shall be entertained by the
Authority.

2. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

2.1 Bidding Documents

The Authority shall receive Bids from interested and eligible parties (the “Bidder”)
pursuant to this RFP in accordance with the terms set forth herein this RFP and other
documents and volumes provided by the Authority along with this RFP as modified,
altered, amended and clarified from time to time by the Authority through issuance of

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corrigenda/ addenda (collectively the “Bidding Documents”), and all Bids shall be
prepared and submitted in accordance with such terms, before the date specified in
Clause 4.4 for submission of Bid (the “Bid Due Date”).

2.1.1 The Bidding Document comprises the Disclaimer set forth hereinabove and will
additionally include any Addenda issued in accordance with Clause 3.9.

2.1.2 The Bidders are advised and expected to carry out their own surveys, investigations and
due diligence of the Project/ Ecotourism Site in detail, and carry out, at their cost, such
studies with respect to the estimates about the Project cost, before submitting their
respective Bids for award of the Project.

2.2 Brief description of the Bidding Process

2.2.1 The Authority has adopted single stage two-step open competitive e-bidding process
(referred to as the “Bidding Process”) for selection of the Bidder for award of the
Project. The Bidding Process shall be carried out in accordance with procedure set out in
this Bidding Document. All Bidders shall submit their respective Technical Bid and
Financial Bid against this Bidding Document in a single stage on the e-procurement
portal http://hptenders.gov.in/. The first step of the process involves qualification of
interested Parties on the basis of the Technical Bid submitted by the Bidders in
accordance with the provisions of this Bidding Document. At the end of the first step, the
Authority shall shortlist technically qualified Bidders (the “Qualification Phase”). In the
second step of the process, Financial Bid of only those shortlisted technically qualified
Bidders shall be opened and evaluated for identification of the Selected Bidder (the
“Financial Bid Phase”).

2.2.2 The Bidding Documents shall be available online and can be downloaded from the e-
procurement portal http://hptenders.gov.in/ free of cost. However, prior to submitting/
uploading its Bid, the Bidder shall be mandatorily required to make payment of non-
refundable Bid Document Fee of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) plus
GST @18% for each site i.e. Rs.29,500/- (Rupees Twenty-Nine Thousand and Five
Hundred Only) if applied for one site, Rs.59,000/- (Rupees Fifty-Nine Thousand Only) if
applied for two sites, Rs.88,500/- (Rupees Eighty-eight Thousand and Five Hundred
Only) if applied for three sites, and so on, through RTGS/ NEFT to the Bank Account of
HPECOSOC as per the details provided below:

Name of the Bank: State Bank of India

Name of Beneficiary: PCCF-cum-CEO Eco-Tourism, HPECOSOC.
Account Number: 30192250526
IFSC: SBIN0004122.

2.2.3 The Bid shall be valid for a period of not less than 180 (one hundred and eighty) days
from the Bid Due Date as specified in Clause 4.8 (the “Bid Validity Period”).

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2.2.4 The Bidder is required to deposit, along with its Bid, a security of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees
Five Lakhs Only) i.e. One DD/FDR of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) for one
site, Two DDs/FDRs of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) for two sites, Three
DDs/FDRs of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) for three sites ,and so on, in favour
of the “CCF-cum-CEO Ecotourism, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla” issued by a
Scheduled Bank in India (the “Bid Security”).

2.2.5 The Bidders to note that the payment of Bid Security shall be made from the account of
Bidder only. If Bid Security has been made from any account other than that of the
Bidder’s own account, the same shall not be accepted and such Bid shall be considered
ineligible and summarily rejected.

2.2.6 The original Demand Draft/ FDR shall be submitted as a part of the hard copy of the
Technical Bid, in a separate envelope marked as ‘Bid Security’. The scanned copy of the
Demand Draft/ FDR shall be uploaded online, along with the soft copy of the Technical
Bid, on the e-procurement portal: https://hptenders.gov.in/. The Bid shall be summarily
rejected if it is not accompanied by the Bid Security.

2.2.7 The Bid Security shall be refundable not later than 180 (one hundred eighty) days
from the Bid Due Date except in the case of the Selected Bidder, whose Bid Security
shall be retained till the Selected Bidder has provided a Performance Security and
deposited the first quarterly instalment of Annual Concession Fee (defined below) in
terms of this RFP to the Authority, within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of issuance
of the Letter of Acceptance (“LoA”).

2.2.8 In consideration of the privileges and interest granted by the Authority to the Selected
Bidder/ Operator for the limited purpose to implement the Project strictly in terms of the
Bidding Documents particularly the Draft Concession Agreement, the Operator shall pay
to the Authority an annual fee for an amount quoted by the Selected Bidder and accepted
by the Authority (the “Annual Concession Fee” or “ACF”) payable every year (of the
Concession Period) in advance along with all taxes, levies etc. as may be applicable
thereon.

2.2.9 The Annual Concession Fee amount shall constitute the sole criteria for evaluation of
Financial Bids. In this RFP, the term “Highest Bidder” shall mean the Bidder who is
offering the highest Annual Concession Fee for the first year of the Concession.

2.2.10 The Annual Concession Fee plus applicable taxes & levies thereon for the first year of
the Concession Period reckoned from the Compliance Date, shall be payable in advance
by the Operator to the Authority in 4 (four) equal quarterly instalments (as defined in the
Draft Concession Agreement). However, the payment of the first quarterly instalment of
the ACF shall be paid by the Operator along with the Performance Security within the
period stipulated in the LoA issued by the Authority as a pre-condition for signing of the
Concession Agreement. The Annual Concession Fee shall escalate at the rate of 3%

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(three percent) annually over the previous value of Annual Concession Fee, till the end
of the Concession Period.

2.2.11 On each anniversary of the Compliance Date, ACF for the entire year (at the applicable
rate after applying the escalation formula as stated above) plus applicable GST thereon,
shall be paid by the Operator in advance to the Authority.

2.2.12 In consideration of development of ecotourism facilities and activities at the Ecotourism

Site and provision of services to be provided by the Operator thereat, in terms of the
Bidding Documents, the Operator shall have the right to demand, collect and appropriate
the requisite User Charges from all tourists/ visitor/ Users liable for payment of such
charges for using any/ all facilities and activities at the Ecotourism Site. The User
Charges shall include all the charges, tariffs, accommodation charges, food charges and
all sources of revenues or amount of money by whatever name called, levied, demanded,
collected, retained and appropriated by the Operator from Users in lieu of such usage.
The Operator shall be free to determine the rate of user charges from time to time.

2.2.13 Any queries concerning this RFP shall be submitted only via email to CEO-cum-PCCF
Ecotourism on the e-mail address: hpecosoc@gmail.com. The subject line of the email
communication shall clearly bear the following title: “Queries on RFP for: Selection of
an Operator for Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services to run Eco-
tourism activities at Potter Hill in Shimla Forest Division of Shimla Forest Circle in
the State of Himachal Pradesh”.

2.2.14 Bidders are advised to be specific and pose clause wise queries in an unambiguous
manner. The Authority reserves the right not to respond to vague and frivolous queries.
Queries shall be neatly typed/ written as per the following format:

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Organization
2. Document Name
3. Page Number
4. Clause Number
5. Query
6. Suggestion, if any
Name &
7. Designation of
point of contact
Contact No. &
8.
Email ID

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2.3 Schedule of Bidding Process

2.3.1 The Authority shall endeavour to adhere to the following Schedule:

Sr. Bid Stage Estimated Date

No.
1) Issue of RFP Start Date: 23.04.2025 from 12:00 Noon on the portal:
advertisement http://hptenders.gov.in/.

RFP Document download starts _23.04.2025 from 12:00

Noon onwards.

2) Last date and time 27.04.2025 up to 17:10 hrs.

of receiving
queries By email to hpecosoc@gmail.com;

or

By post to the CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),

HPECOSOC, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh-171002.

3) Pre-Bid Meeting 28.04.2025 up to 11:00 hrs. through both online and

offline mode.

Link for the online Pre-Bid Meeting:

https://hpfd.webex.com/meet/hpfd.itlab

Offline Meeting shall be held on the aforesaid date & time

at the following address:

The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),

Conference Hall, Forest Head Quarters, Arayan Bhawan,
Talland, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171001.

4) Response to Pre- 28.04.2025 uploaded on the portal: http://hptenders.gov.in/

Bid Queries and ; https://himachalecotourism.in
Bid Submission
Start Date
5) Last Date for 5.05.2025 upto 17:00 hrs.
download of Bid
Documents
6) Bid Submission 5.05.2025 upto 17:00 hrs.
Last Date

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7) Opening of 7.05.2025 & 8.05.2025 at 10:00 hrs. at Conference Hall,

Technical Bid Forest Head Quarters, Arayan Bhawan, Talland, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh-171001.

8) Opening of 9.05.2025 at 12:00 Noon at Conference Hall, Forest Head

Financial Bid Quarters, Arayan Bhawan, Talland, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh-171001.
9) Letter of Within 15 days from the date of the Financial Bid
Acceptance (LOA) Opening.

10) Validity of Bids 180 days from Bid Due Date.

11) Furnishing of Within 15 days of issuance of LOA to the Selected Bidder

Performance
Security
12) Signing of Within 30 days of issuance of LOA to the Selected Bidder.
Concession
Agreement

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2.4 Special Instructions to the Bidders for submission of the Bids online through the e-
Procurement Portal https://hptenders.gov.in/

1. Bidder should do online enrolment on the e-procurement portal

https://hptenders.gov.in/ using the option ‘Click Here’ to enrol available in the Home
Page. Then the Digital Signature enrolment has to be done with the e-token, after
logging into the portal. The e-token may be obtained from one of the authorized
Certifying Authorities such as e-Mudhra CA/GNFC/IDRBT/Mtnl Trustline/ Safe
Scrpt/TCS.
2. Bidder then logs into the e-procurement portal giving user id/ password chosen during
enrolment.
3. The e-token that is registered should be used by the Bidder and should not be misused
by others.
4. DSC once mapped to an account cannot be remapped to any other account. It can only
be ‘Inactivated’.
5. The Bidder can update well in advance, the documents such as certificates, work order
details etc., under ‘My Documents’ option and these can be selected as per Bid
Document requirements and then attached along with the documents forming part of
the Bid during its submission on the e-Procurement Portal. This will ensure lesser
upload of Bid Documents.
6. After downloading the Bidding Document from the e-Procurement Portal, the Bidder
should go through it carefully and then submit the documents as per the Bidding
Document, otherwise, the Bid will be rejected.
7. The BOQ template for Financial Bid must not be modified/ replaced by the Bidder and
the same should be uploaded after filling the relevant columns, else the Bid is liable to
be rejected for that tender. Bidder(s) are allowed to enter the Bidder Name and Values
only.
8. If there are any clarifications, this may be obtained online through the e-Procurement
Portal, or through the contact details given in the Bidding Document. Bidder should
take into account the corrigendum or addendum published before submitting the Bid
online.
9. Bidder, in advance, should prepare the Bid to be submitted as indicated in the Bidding
Document, in PDF/XLS/RAR/DWF formats, scanned and uploaded on the e-
Procurement Portal. In case of multiple documents, they can be clubbed together.
10. Bidders are advised to submit their Bids online well in advance before the prescribed
time to avoid any delay or problem during the Bid submission process.

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11. There is no limit on the size of the file uploaded at the server end. However, the
upload is decided on the memory available at the system as well as the network
bandwidth available at that point of time. In order to reduce the file size, Bidder(s) are
suggested to scan the documents in 75-100 DPI so that the clarity is maintained and
also the size of file also gets reduced. This will help in quick uploading even at very
low bandwidth speeds.
12. In case of offline payments as per Bidding Document, the details of the such payment
documents (DD or FDR) submitted physically to the HPECOSOC/ Authority and the
scanned copies furnished as a part of the Bid submitted online should be the same
otherwise the Bid will be summarily rejected.
13. HPECOSOC/ Authority will not be held responsible for any sort of delay or the
difficulties faced during the submission of Bids online by the Bidders due to local or
other issues.
14. The Bidder shall submit the Bid in online mode only through the e-Procurement
Portal. Offline documents will not be handled through this system.
15. Financial Bid shall be filled and submitted online only on the e-Procurement Portal.
No hard copy of the Financial Bid will be submitted to the HP ECOSOC/
Authority.
16. The Bidder(s) should regularly check the website of HPECOSOC and the e-
Procurement Portal for any amendment / corrigendum / clarification regarding the e-
Procurement process. No Bid can be modified subsequent to the last date of
submission of the Bid on e-Procurement Portal. No Bid can be withdrawn in the time
period between the last date for submission of the Bid and the expiry of the e-Bid
validity period as specified in the Bidding Document.

3. GENERAL TERMS OF BIDDING

3.1 Terms of Bidding

3.1.1 A Bidder may be an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership firm, limited liability
partnership under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 or a company (whether
public or private) incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013 or any other legal
entity duly registered and existing as per its applicable governing law(s).

3.1.2 Each Bidder shall submit only one Bid for the Project, in response to this RFP. Any
Bidder, who submits more than one Bid for the Project, will be disqualified.

3.1.3 A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest (the “Conflict of Interest”) that affects the
Bidding Process. Any Bidder found to have a Conflict of Interest shall be disqualified. In
the event of disqualification, the Authority shall forfeit, invoke and appropriate the Bid
Security or Performance Security, as the case may be, of such Bidder without prejudice to
any other right or remedy that may be available to the Authority hereunder or otherwise.

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Without limiting the generality of the above, a Bidder shall be considered to have a
Conflict of Interest that affects the Bidding Process, if :

a. a Bidder (or any constituent thereof) have common controlling shareholders or

other ownership interest; provided that this disqualification shall not apply in
cases where the direct or indirect shareholding of a Bidder or an Associate thereof
(or any shareholder thereof having a shareholding of more than 5% (five per cent)
of the paid up and subscribed share capital of such Bidder or Associate, as the
case may be) in the other Bidder or Associate, is less than 5% (five per cent) of
the subscribed and paid up equity share capital thereof; provided further that this
disqualification shall not apply to any ownership by a bank, insurance company,
pension fund or a public financial institution referred to in sub-section (72) of
Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013. For the purposes of this Clause, indirect
shareholding held through one or more intermediate persons shall be computed as
follows: (aa) where any intermediary is controlled by a person through
management control or otherwise, the entire shareholding held by such controlled
intermediary in any other person (the “Subject Person”) shall be taken into
account for computing the shareholding of such controlling person in the Subject
Person; and (bb) subject always to sub-clause (aa) above, where a person does not
exercise control over an intermediary, which has shareholding in the Subject
Person, the computation of indirect shareholding of such person in the Subject
Person shall be undertaken on a proportionate basis; provided, however, that no
such shareholding shall be reckoned under this sub-clause (bb) if the shareholding
of such person in the intermediary is less than 26% of the subscribed and paid up
equity shareholding of such intermediary; or
b. a Bidder is also a constituent of another Bidder; or
c. such Bidder receives or has received any direct or indirect subsidy from any other
Bidder, or has provided any such subsidy to any other Bidder; or
d. such Bidder has the same legal representative for purposes of this Bid as any other
Bidder; or
e. such Bidder has a relationship with another Bidder, directly or through common
third parties, that puts them in a position to have access to each other’s
information about, or to influence the Bid of either or each of the other Bidder; or
f. such Bidder has participated as a consultant to the Authority in the preparation of
any documents, design or technical specifications of the goods, works or services
that are the subject of the Bid and/ or the Project.
Explanation:
For purposes of this RFP, Associate means, in relation to the Bidder, a person who
controls, is controlled by, or is under the common control with such Bidder (the
“Associate”). As used in this definition, the expression “control” means, with respect to

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a person which is a company or corporation, the ownership, directly or indirectly, of

more than 50% (fifty per cent) of the voting shares of such person, and with respect to a
person which is not a company or corporation, the power to direct the management and
policies of such person by operation of law.

3.1.4 A Bidder shall be liable for disqualification if any legal, financial or technical adviser of
the Authority in relation to the Project is engaged by the Bidder or any Associate thereof,
as the case may be, in any manner for matters related to or incidental to the Project during
the Bidding Process or subsequent to the (i) issue of the LoA or (ii) execution of the
Concession Agreement. In the event any such adviser is engaged by the Selected Bidder
or Operator, as the case may be, after issue of the LoA or execution of the
Concession Agreement for matters related or incidental to the Project, then
notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the LoA or the
Concession Agreement and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of the
Authority, including the forfeiture and appropriation of the Bid Security or Performance
Security, as the case may be, which the Authority may have there under or otherwise, the
LoA or the Concession Agreement, as the case may be, shall be liable to be terminated
without the Authority being liable in any manner whatsoever to the Selected Bidder or
Operator for the same. For the avoidance of doubt, this disqualification shall not apply
where such adviser was engaged by the Bidder or Associate in the past but its assignment
expired or was terminated 6 (six) months prior to the date of issue of this RFP. Nor will
this disqualification apply where such adviser is engaged after a period of 1 (one) year
from the date of signing of the Concession Agreement.
3.1.5 Bidders who are certified Bonafide Himachali entrepreneurs shall be allowed relaxation
in meeting the Financial Capacity under the Minimum Eligibility Criteria. Thus the
Bidders who are certified “Bonafide Himachalis” shall be required to show a minimum
positive Net Worth of Rs.1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Only) at the close of the
financial year preceding the Bid Due Date i.e. on March 31, 2024. The term “Bonafide
Himachali” as used herein shall bear the same meaning as ascribed to it under the
Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972; Himachal Pradesh Government
O.M. No. 12- 7/73/SAD dated August 18, 1972 and the Himachal Pradesh Housing and
Urban Development Authority (Allotment, Sale of Houses, Flats and Plots) Regulations,
2004 as amended from time to time.
3.1.6 In addition to other documents required to be furnished by the Bidder as a part of its Bid
as specified in the RFP, any Bidder claiming to be a certified “Bonafide Himachali” must
submit copy/ies of Bonafide Himachali Certificate(s) issued by competent authority in
Himachal Pradesh as proof. In case such Bidder fails to furnish this certificate, its Bid
will be rejected.

In case where the Bidder applying as a certified Bonafide Himachali, is an entity and not
a natural person, then:

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(a) Where Bidder is a company then all its shareholders shall be holders of Bonafide
Himachali certificate from the competent authority within the State of Himachal
Pradesh;
(b) Where Bidder is a Trust then all its Trustees shall be holders of Bonafide Himachali
certificate from the competent authority within the State of Himachal Pradesh;
(c) Where the Bidder is a Registered Society then all its Members shall be holders of
Bonafide Himachali certificate issued by the competent authority within the State of
Himachal Pradesh;
(d) Where the Bidder is a Partnership Firm/ Limited Liability Partnership then all its
Partners shall be holder of Bonafide Himachali certificate issued by the competent
authority within the State of Himachal Pradesh; and
(e) Where the Bidder is a proprietorship then its proprietor shall be holder of Bonafide
Himachali certificate issued by the competent authority within the State of Himachal
Pradesh.
Note : HPECOSOC reserves the right to seek confirmation about the authenticity/
genuineness of the Bonafide Himachali certificate(s) appended as a part of Bid.

3.2 Minimum Eligibility Criteria

3.2.1 To be eligible for pre-qualification and short-listing, a Bidder shall fulfill the following
conditions of eligibility :

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Sr. Minimum Eligibility Criteria Supporting Documents

No.

1 A Bidder may be a natural person, sole i. Certificate of incorporation/

proprietorship, partnership firm, limited registration with the relevant
liability partnership under the Limited Govt. authority;
Liability Partnership Act, 2008 or a
company (whether public or private) ii. Copies of Memorandum of
incorporated under the Companies Act Association and Article of
1956/2013 or any other legal entity duly Association in case of a company;
registered and existing as per its or
applicable governing law(s). iii. Copy of the partnership deed in
case of a partnership firm; or
iv. Copy of LLP Agreement in case
of a LLP; or
v. Copy of the Trust Deed in case of
a Trust; or
vi. Copy of Byelaws in case of a
Society.
vii. Copy of the Board Resolution/
Partners Resolution/ Society
Resolution/ Authority Letter for
participation in the bidding
process for the Project.
Financial Capacity: The Bidder shall
2. have a minimum positive Net Worth of i. Certificate(s) as per the format at
Rs. 3,00,00,000/- (Rupees Three Annexure 4, complete with
Crores Only) at the close of the supporting documents, from its
financial year preceding the Bid Due statutory auditors/ chartered
Date i.e. on March 31, 2024. However, accountant specifying the Net
in case the Bidder is a certified Worth of the Bidder at the close
Bonafide Himachali , the of the financial year on March 31,
minimum positive Net Worth 2024, and also specifying that the
requirement shall be Rs. methodology adopted for
1,00,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore calculating such Net Worth is in
Only) at the close of the financial accordance with the methodology
year preceding the Bid Due Date i.e. provided in Clause 3.2.2 below.
on March 31, 2024.
ii. Copy of the Balance Sheet, Profit
& Loss Account/ Income Tax
Return for the FY 2023-2024.

iii. Where the Bidder has considered

the value of any immoveable

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property as a part of the Assets

owned by him/ her for the purpose
of calculating Net Worth, then the
Bidder shall be essentially required
to provide copy/ies of registered
sale deed and/ or valuation
report(s) in support of the same.
For further clarity, where the value
of the property is shown at registry
value then copy of the registered
Sale Deed shall be enclosed and
where the market value of the
property has been shown then copy
of the valuation report of a
registered valuer depicting such
value or proof of applicable circle
rate (being equal to the value being
claimed) be provided in support of
value of the property being
claimed.

3.2.2 For the purposes of this RFP, methodology for calculating Net Worth shall be under:

(a) in case of an Individual: Assets (including cash) LESS All Liabilities.

(b) in case of a Sole Proprietor: aggregate value of assets and deducting liabilities (Net
Worth = Total Assets – Total Liabilities)

(c) in case of a Partnership firm/ LLP: [Fixed Assets +Trade Receivables + Current
Assets] – [Firms Loan +Current Liabilities]

(d) in case of a Company: the aggregate value of the paid-up share capital and all
reserves created out of the profits and securities premium account, after deducting the
aggregate value of the accumulated losses, deferred expenditure and miscellaneous
expenditure not written off, as per the audited balance sheet, but does not include
reserves created out of revaluation of assets, write-back of depreciation and
amalgamation.

(e) in case of a Trust or Society: Capital/Corpus + Free Reserves.

3.2.3 The Bidder shall enclose with its Bid, to be submitted as per the format at Annexure 4,
complete with supporting documents as specified in Clause 3.2.1, the Certificate from its

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statutory auditors/ chartered accountant specifying the Net Worth of the Bidder at the
close of the financial year on March 31, 2024, and also specifying that the methodology
adopted for calculating such Net Worth is in accordance with the methodology provided
in Clause 3.2.2 above.

3.2.4 The Bidder should submit a Power of Attorney as per the format at Annexure 2,
authorising the signatory of the Bid to commit the Bidder pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the Bidding Document. If the Bid is submitted by a natural person or a
proprietor himself/ herself, then, no POA is required. However, if the Bid is being signed
by a person other than the proprietor or the Bidder himself/ herself, POA authorizing the
person to submit the Bid on behalf of the Bidder shall be enclosed with the Bid.

3.2.5 A Bidder should, in the last 3 (three) years, have neither failed to perform on any
contract, as evidenced by imposition of a penalty by an arbitral or judicial authority or a
judicial pronouncement or arbitration award against the Bidder nor has been expelled
from any project or contract by any public entity nor have had any contract terminated by
any public entity for breach by such Bidder nor any of its accounts declared as a Non-
Performing Account (NPA) by any Bank or Non-Banking Financial Institute in India.

3.2.6 Any Bidder/ entity which has been barred by the Central/ State Government, or any entity
controlled by it, from participating in any project (infrastructure or otherwise)/ tender,
and the bar subsists as on the Bid Due Date would not be eligible to submit a Bid.

3.2.7 The following conditions shall be adhered to while submitting a Bid:

a. Bidders should attach clearly marked and referenced continuation sheets in the
event that the space provided in the prescribed forms in the Annexes is
insufficient. Alternatively, Bidders may format the prescribed forms making due
provision for incorporation of the requested information;
b. information supplied by a Bidder must apply to the Bidder named in the Bid and
not, unless specifically requested, to other associated companies or firms; and
c. in responding to the qualification phase, Bidders should demonstrate their
capabilities in accordance with Clause 3.2.

3.2.8 For the purpose of this RFP, in the event that the Bid Due Date falls within 3 (three)
months of the closing of the latest financial year of a Bidder, it shall ignore such financial
year for the purposes of its Bid and furnish all its information and certification with
reference to the 1 (one) year preceding its latest financial year. For the avoidance of
doubt, financial year shall, for the purposes of a Bid hereunder, mean the accounting year
followed by the Bidder in the course of its normal business.

3.3 Number of Bids and costs thereof

3.3.1 No Bidder shall submit more than one Bid for the same Project.

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3.3.2 The Bidders shall be responsible for all of the costs associated with the preparation of
their Bids and their participation in the Bid Process. The Authority will not be
responsible or in any way liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of
the Bidding Process.

3.4 Site visit and verification of information

3.4.1 Bidders are advised to submit their respective Bids after visiting the Ecotourism Site and
ascertaining for themselves the conditions, accessibility, topography, terrain, location,
surroundings, climate, existing infrastructure, availability of power, water and other
utilities for development, handling and storage of materials, weather data, applicable laws
and regulations, and any other matter considered relevant by them.

3.4.2 For the purpose of visit to the Ecotourism Site, the Bidders are required to contact the
below mentioned person(s):

Sr. Name of Name of Name of Site Approximate Name of

No. Circle Division Area (in Ha) DCF/ DFO
and Contact
No.

Sourav Van
1 1
Vihar Palampur

2 Neugal park 1

3 Rajgundha 1

4 Tatwani 1

5 Gunehar 0.8 Sh. Sanjeev

Palampur Kumar
6 Samlat Manja 1 9418026494
Dharamshala
7 Multhan 0.65

8 Sukedi 1
Andretta near
9 1
FRH
10 Vindhaybasini 1

11 Bir Billing 1

12 Triund 1 1 Sh. Dinesh

Dharamshala Sharma
13 Triund 2 1 9805312791

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14 Triund 3 1

15 Kareri Lake 0.8

Boh Khabru
16 1
Water Fall
Kareri Near to
17 0.4
Zostal
Log Huts
18 0.6
Dharamkot
19 Gorudugh 1
Sh. Angel
20 Kullu Kothi 0.2 Chauhan
9418150814
21 Gulaba Park 1

22 Shonda Dhar 1
Sh. Praveen
23 Parvati Dhara 1 Thakur
9817733330
24 Kullu Garsa Bihal 0.25
ECO-Green
25 Himalayan 1
Village Sojha
Sh. Manoj
Seraj/ Banjar Eco Green Kumar
Himalayan 86270188555
26 Pundrik Rishi 0.5
Lake Village
Sarahan
27 Shali Tibba 1

28 Jalarg Top 0.5

Ms. Dhivya
29 Shimla Ichhaser 1 N
Mangla Mata 6381325385
30 Shimla 0.5
temple
Kawaliya Top,
31 1
Koti
32 Mahasu 0.25 Sh. Manish
Theog Ram Pal
33 Dalog-ghatti 0.5 9418459372
34 Raghupur Fort 0.5
Sh. Chaman
35 Rampur Ani Baga Sarahan 0.5 Lal
9418461650
36 Jalori Pass 1

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Narkanda
37 0.9 (0.6+0.3)
Nature Camp
38 Sara Thach 0.9
Sh. Arun
39 Kotgarh Jamunda 0.99 Kumar
9418029333
40 Sidhpur 0.84

41 Dhomri 0.67

42 Bandla Dhar 0.5 Sh. Rajiv

Bilaspur Bilaspur Kumar
43 Bahadurpur 1 7018530107
44 Ansar 1

45 Dhuma Devi 1
Camping site
46 0.3
Rachera
Sh. Vasu
Camping site
47 Mandi 0.7 Deogar
Janitary
9793906643
Garh at Kandhi
48 1
Top
49 Dayna Park 0.5

50 Ganganal 0.55

51 Bhatki Dhar 1
Tenting Site
52 1
Deokandha
Mandi
53 Stimberjar 1

54 Khauli 1

55 Khodathach 1

56 Panjain 1 Sh. Surender

Nachan Kashyap
57 Nauna 1 9418113427

58 Thachi 1

59 Tungasi Garh 1

60 Spainidhar 1

61 Shettadhar 1

62 Raingalu 1

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63 Kandha, Bijahi 1

64 Bhulah 1

65 Dharot Dhar 1

66 Devidharh 1

67 Saroa 1
Jhaur near
68 1
Kamrunag
69 Jachh at gani 1

70 Dhungathar 1

71 Guret 1

72 Sidhchalehar 1
Sh. Shushil
Hamirpur Una Androli & Baba Kumar Rana
73 Garib Nath 0.9 8219471271
Temple
74 Dhar Chamukha 0.3
Camping site
75 0.5
Ser Jaggas
Camping site
76 Churwadhar 0.5 Sh. Samir
Nahan Rajgarh Raj
9873316164
Camping site
77 Bhureshwar 0.5
Mahadev

3.5 Acknowledgment by the Bidder

3.5.1 It shall be deemed that by submitting the Bid, the Bidder has:
(a) made a complete and careful examination of the RFP;
(b) received all relevant information requested from the Authority;
(c) accepted the risk of inadequacy, error or mistake in the information provided in
the RFP or furnished by or on behalf of the Authority relating to any of the
matters referred to in Clause 3.4 above;
(d) agreed to be bound by the undertakings provided by it under and in terms hereof;
(e) satisfied itself about all matters, things and information including matters referred
to in Clause 3.5 hereinabove necessary and required for submitting an informed

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Bid, execution of the Project in accordance with the Bidding Documents and
performance of all of its obligations thereunder; and
(f) acknowledged and agreed that inadequacy, lack of completeness or incorrectness
of information provided in the Bidding Documents or ignorance of any of the
matters referred to in Clause 3.5 hereinabove shall not be a basis for any claim for
compensation, damages, extension of time for performance of its obligations, loss
of profits etc. from the Authority, or a ground for termination of the Concession
Agreement by the Operator.

3.5.2 The Authority shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error in respect of any of
the above or on account of any matter or thing arising out of or concerning or relating to
the RFP or the Bidding Process, including any error or mistake therein or in any
information or data given by the Authority.

3.6 Right to accept or reject any or all Bids

3.6.1 Notwithstanding anything contained in this RFP, the Authority reserves the right to
accept or reject any Bid and to annul the Bidding Process and reject all Bids, at any time
without any liability or any obligation for such acceptance, rejection or annulment, and
without assigning any reasons therefor. In the event that the Authority rejects or annuls
all the Bids, it may, in its discretion, initiate re-bidding process by inviting fresh Bids for
the Project. Any such notice shall be uploaded on the e-procurement portal and the
website of the Authority.

3.6.2 The Authority reserves the right to reject any Bid if:

a at any time, a material misrepresentation is made or uncovered; or

b the Bidder does not provide, within the time specified by the Authority, the
supplemental information sought by the Authority for evaluation of the Bid. If
such disqualification/ rejection occur after the Bids have been opened and the
Highest Bidder gets disqualified/ rejected, then the Authority reserves the right to:

(i) invite the remaining Bidders to match the Highest Bidder; or

(ii) take any such measure as may be deemed fit in the sole discretion of the
Authority, including annulment of the Bidding Process.

3.6.3 In case it is found during the evaluation or at any time before signing of the Concession
Agreement or after its execution and during the period of subsistence thereof, including
the Concession thereby granted by the Authority, that one or more of the qualification
conditions have not been met by the Bidder, or the Bidder has made material
misrepresentation or has given any materially incorrect or false information, the Bidder
shall be disqualified forthwith if not yet appointed as the Operator either by issue of the
LoA or entering into of the Concession Agreement, and if the Bidder has already been

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issued the LoA or has entered into the Concession Agreement, as the case may be, the
same shall, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained therein or in this RFP, be
liable to be terminated, by a communication in writing by the Authority to the Bidder,
without the Authority being liable in any manner whatsoever to the Bidder. In such an
event, the Authority shall be entitled to forfeit and appropriate the Bid Security or
Performance Security, as the case may be, as Damages, without prejudice to any other
right or remedy which the Authority may have under the Bidding Documents or under
applicable law.

3.6.4 The Authority reserves the right to verify all statements, information and documents
submitted by the Bidder in response to the RFP. Any such verification or lack of such
verification by the Authority shall not relieve the Bidder of its obligations or liabilities
hereunder nor will it affect any rights of the Authority thereunder.

3.6.5 Any condition or qualification or any other stipulation contained in the Bid shall render
the Bid liable to rejection as a non-responsive Bid.

3.6.6 The documents including this RFP and all attached documents, provided by the Authority
are and shall remain or become the properties of the Authority and are transmitted to the
Bidders solely for the purpose of preparation and the submission of a Bid in accordance
herewith. Bidders are to treat all information as strictly confidential and shall not use it
for any purpose other than for preparation and submission of their Bid. The provisions of
this Clause 3.6.6 shall also apply mutatis mutandis to Bids and all other documents
submitted by the Bidders, and the Authority will not return to the Bidders any Bid,
document or any information provided along therewith.

3.7 Contents of the RFP

3.7.1 Vol.-I of the RFP comprises of the disclaimer set forth hereinabove, the contents as listed
below, and will additionally include any Addenda issued in accordance with Clause 3.9:

1. Introduction
2. Preamble
3. Instructions to Bidders
4. Criteria for Evaluation
5. Fraud and corrupt practices
6. Miscellaneous

Schedules
7. Schedule 1 –Detail of Eco-Tourism sites

Annexures
8. Annexure 1: Letter comprising the Bid

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9. Annexure 2: Power of Attorney for Signing of Bid

10. Annexure 3: Bidder’s Details

11. Annexure 4: Financial Capacity of the Bidder

12. Annexure-5: Checklist

Volume-II: Draft Concession Agreement and Volume-III : Schedules to Draft Concession

Agreement provided as part of the Bidding Documents shall be deemed to be part of this
RFP
3.8 Clarifications

3.8.1 Bidders requiring any clarification on the Bidding Documents may notify the Authority
through e-mail in accordance with Clause 2.2.14. They should send in their queries
before the date specified in the Schedule of Bidding Process contained in Clause 2.3. The
Authority shall endeavour to respond to the queries within the period specified therein,
but no later than 10 (ten) days prior to the Bid Due Date. The Authority will upload all
the responses on the e-procurement portal http://hptenders.gov.in/ and on Authority’s
website https://himachalecotourism.in without identifying the source of queries.

3.8.2 The Authority shall endeavour to respond to the questions raised or clarifications sought
by the Bidders. However, the Authority reserves the right not to respond to any question
or provide any clarification, in its sole discretion, and nothing in this Clause shall be
taken or read as compelling or requiring the Authority to respond to any question or to
provide any clarification.

3.8.3 The Authority may also on its own motion, if deemed necessary, issue interpretations and
clarifications to all Bidders. All clarifications and interpretations issued by the Authority
shall be deemed to be part of the RFP. Verbal clarifications and information given by the
Authority or its employees or representatives shall not in any way or manner be binding
on the Authority.

3.9 Amendment of RFP

3.9.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Bid, the Authority may, for any
reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to clarifications requested by a Bidder,
modify the RFP by the issuance of Addenda.

3.9.2 Any Addendum thus issued will be uploaded on the portal http://hptenders.gov.in/ and on
Authority’s website https://himachalecotourism.in

3.9.3 In order to afford the Bidders a reasonable time for taking an Addendum into account, or
for any other reason, the Authority may, in its sole discretion, extend the Bid Due Date.

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4. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID

4.1 Language

The Bid and all related correspondence and documents in relation to the Bidding Process
shall be in English language. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by
the Bidder with the Bid may be in any other language provided that they are accompanied
by translations of all the pertinent passages in the English language, duly authenticated
and certified by the Bidder. Supporting materials, which are not translated into English,
may not be considered. For the purpose of interpretation and evaluation of the Bid, the
English language translation shall prevail.

4.2 Format and signing of Bid

4.2.1 The Bidder shall provide all the information sought under this RFP. The Authority will
evaluate only those Bids that are received in the required formats and complete in all
respects. Incomplete and/or conditional Bids shall be liable to rejection.
4.2.2 The Bidder shall prepare 1 (one) original set of the Technical Bid in the formats specified
in Annexure 1 to Annexure 4 (as applicable), together with the documents specified
below (originals/ copies of documents required to be submitted along therewith pursuant
to this RFP) which shall be typed or written in indelible ink and physically signed on
each page in blue ink by the authorized signatory/ attorney of the Bidder named in the
Power of Attorney (Annexure 2) or by the sole proprietor or individual himself/ herself in
case the Bidder is a sole proprietor or individual, and clearly marked “ORIGINAL”. All
alterations, omissions, additions or any other amendments made to the Bid shall also be
initialled by the aforesaid same person. The Technical Bid shall contain page numbers in
serial order and shall be spiral bound.
4.2.3 The Financial Bid shall be filled online only on the e-procurement portal as per the
format provided there exclusive of GST.

4.3 Sealing and Making of Bids

4.3.1 The Bidder prepare the ORIGINAL set of the Technical Bid in terms of Clause 4.2 and
4.3 and seal it in an envelope and mark the envelope as “Technical Bid”. The Technical
Bid envelope shall contain the following documents:

a. Covering letter clearly stating the validity period of the Bid in the prescribed
format Annexure 1.

b. Power of Attorney for signing the Bid, as per the prescribed format Annexure 2
and duly notarized1.

c. Bidder’s details as per Annexure 3;

1
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d. Certificate from Statutory Auditor/ Chartered Accountant of the Bidder as

per format at Annexure 4 specifying the Net Worth of the Bidder;

e. Copy of registration/ incorporation certificate issued by Govt. authority towards

proof of valid existence;

f. copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association, if the Bidder is a body

corporate, copy of its Partnership Deed if Bidder is a partnership firm, LLP
Agreement in case the Bidder is an LLP, Trust Deed in case Bidder is a Trust,
Byelaws in case Bidder is a Society;

g. copies of Bidder’s duly audited balance sheets and profit and loss account for the
preceding financial year;

h. PAN & valid GST No. of the Bidder;

i. a copy of the Instruction to Bidders, Draft Concession Agreement and Schedules

of the Draft Concession Agreement, Addendum/ Corrigendum (if any) with each
page stamped and initialled by the person signing the Bid in pursuance of the
Power of Attorney referred to in sub-clause (b) hereinabove.

j. copy/ies of Bonafide Himachali Certificate(s) issued by competent authority in

Himachal Pradesh (applicable only in respect of Bidders who are claiming benefit
under the certified Bonafide Himachali category).

k. Bid Security by way of Demand Draft or FDR for an amount of Rs.5 lakhs for
each site i.e. One DD/FDR of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) for one
site, Two DDs/FDRs of Rs Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) each for two
sites, Three DDs/FDRs of Rs Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) each for
three sites, and so on, in favour of “CCF-cum-CEO Ecotourism, Mist Chamber,
Khalini, Shimla” issued by a Scheduled Bank in India.

l. Proof of payment of Bid Document Fee.

4.3.2 The Bid Security (original Demand Draft or FDR) and proof of payment of Bid
Document Fee shall be put together in an envelope marked as “Bid Security”. The
original set of the Technical Bid shall also be put in another envelope and marked as
“Technical Bid”. Both the envelopes shall then be put in an outer envelope marked as
“Bid”. All the envelopes shall be sealed with adhesive tape and shall clearly bear the
following identification:

“BID FOR: SELECTION OF AN OPERATOR FOR DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT,

MANAGEMENT/ PROVIDING SERVICES TO RUN ECO-TOURISM

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ACTIVITIES AT 20 ECO-TOURISM SITES IN THE STATE IN THE STATE OF

HIMACHAL PRADESH”

AND

NOT TO BE OPENED BEFORE THE DUE DATE/ TIME FOR BID

SUBMISSION & OPENING”.

4.3.3 The outer envelope shall be addressed to:

ATTN. OF: CEO-cum-PCCF Ecotourism
ADDRESS: Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh
Mist Chamber,
Khalini,
District Shimla
Himachal Pradesh - 171002
PHONE: 0177-2623036, +91-7018504629
E-mail: hpecosoc@gmail.com

Further, the outer envelope should also bear the name and complete address of the Bidder
along with telephone/ mobile number of the authorized signatory of the Bidder. If the
envelopes are not sealed and marked as instructed above, the Authority assumes no
responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the contents of the Bid
submitted.

4.3.4 The Bidder subject to payment of Bid Document Fee as per the details specified on the e-
procurement portal, shall upload the soft copy of the ORIGINAL Bid prepared in terms
of this Clause 4.3 in PDF/XLS/RAR/DWF formats along with all the supporting
documents required to be submitted along therewith as specified in Clause 2.4 (Special
Instructions to the Bidders for submission of the Bids online through the e-Procurement
Portal https://hptenders.gov.in/) and deliver the hard copy of the Bid to the address as
specified in Clause 4.3.3 before the Bid Due Date. The Bidder whose Bid (comprising of
both Technical Bid and Financial Bid along with payment of Bid Document Fee online)
is not uploaded on the e-procurement portal https://hptenders.gov.in/ and whose hard
copy (comprising of only Technical Bid and original Bid Security & proof of Bid
Document Fee payment online) is not received in the office of the Authority on or before
the Bid Due Date, the Bid of such Bidder shall be summarily rejected.

4.3.5 In the event of any discrepancy between the original Bid and the soft copy of the Bid, the
soft copy version shall prevail.

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4.3.6 The Financial Bid shall be submitted online on the portal https://hptenders.gov.in/ alone
in the format specified there and not submitted in hard copy format.

4.3.7 Bids submitted by fax, telex, telegram or e-mail shall not be entertained and shall be
rejected.

4.4 Bid Due Date

4.4.1 Bids should be submitted before 5.05.2025 upto 17:00 hrs. (IST) on the Bid Due Date at
the address mentioned in Clause 4.3.3 in the manner and form as detailed in this RFP.

4.4.2 The Authority may, in its sole discretion, extend the Bid Due Date by issuing an
Addendum in accordance with Clause 3.9 uniformly for all Bidders.

4.5 Late Bids

4.5.1 Bids received by the Authority after the specified time on the Bid Due Date shall not be
eligible for consideration and shall be summarily rejected.

4.6 Modifications/ Substitution/ Withdrawal of Bids

The Bidder may modify or substitute or withdraw its Bid prior to the Bid Due Date. No
Bid shall be modified, substituted or withdrawn by the Bidder after the Bid Due Date and
any alteration/ modification in the Bid or additional information supplied subsequent to
Bid Due Date unless the same has been expressly sought for by the Authority, shall be
disregarded.

4.7 Rejection of Bids

4.7.1 The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject all or any of the Bids without
assigning any reason whatsoever. It is not obligatory for the Authority to accept any Bid
or to give any reasons for their decision.

4.7.2 The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with the Bidding Process at any time,
without notice or liability, and to reject any Bid without assigning any reason.

4.8 Validity of Bids

4.8.1 The Bids shall be valid for a period of not less than 180 (one hundred and eighty) days
from the Bid Due Date. The validity of Bids may be extended with the mutual consent of
the respective Bidders and the Authority.

4.9 Confidentiality

4.9.1 Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation and recommendation for
the Bidders shall not be disclosed to any person who is not officially concerned with the
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matters arising out of, or concerning the Bidding Process. The Authority will treat all
information, submitted as part of the Bid, in confidence and will require all those who
have access to such material to treat the same in confidence. The Authority may not
divulge any such information unless it is directed to do so by any statutory entity that has
the power under law to require its disclosure or is to enforce or assert any right or
privilege of the statutory entity and/ or the Authority.

4.10 Correspondence with the Bidder

4.10.1 The Authority shall not entertain any correspondence with any Bidder in relation to
acceptance or rejection of any Bid.

5. BID SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE SECURITY

5.1 Bid Security

5.1.1 The Bidder shall furnish as part of its Bid, a Bid Security for an amount of Rs. 5,00,000/-
(Rupees Five Lakhs Only) for each site referred to in Clause 2.2.4 above in form of a
Demand Draft or FDR in favour of the “CCF-cum-CEO Ecotourism, Mist Chamber,
Khalini, Shimla” issued by a Scheduled Bank in India. For the avoidance of doubt,
Scheduled Bank shall mean a bank as defined under Section 2(e) of the Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934. No other mode of payment will be accepted. The Authority shall not be
liable to pay any interest on the Bid Security deposit so made and the same shall be
interest free.

5.1.2 Any Bid not accompanied by the Bid Security shall be rejected by the Authority as non-
responsive.

5.1.3 Save as provided in Clause 2.2.7, the Bid Security of unsuccessful Bidders will be
refundable, without any interest, not later than 180 (one hundred eighty) days from the
Bid Due Date except in the case of the Selected Bidder.

5.1.4 The Selected Bidder’s Bid Security will be returned, without any interest, upon the
Selected Bidder furnishing the Performance Security and payment of first quarterly
instalment of the Annual Concession Fee.

5.1.5 The Bidder by submitting its Bid pursuant to this RFP, shall be deemed to have
acknowledged and confirmed that the Authority shall be entitled to forfeit and
appropriate the Bid Security as compensation/ damages payable to the Authority for, inter
alia, time, cost and effort of the Authority without prejudice to any other right or remedy
that may be available to the Authority hereunder or otherwise, upon occurrence of any of
the events specified in Clause 5.1.6 below. No relaxation of any kind on Bid Security
shall be given to any Bidder.

5.1.6 The Bid Security shall be forfeited and appropriated by the Authority without prejudice
to any other right or remedy that may be available to the Authority hereunder or

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otherwise, under the following conditions:

a. If a Bidder engages in a corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,

undesirable practice or restrictive practice as specified in Clause 7.1 of this RFP;
b. If a Bidder withdraws its Bid during the period of Bid validity as specified in this
RFP and as extended by the Bidder from time to time;
c. In case the information furnished by the Bidder is found to be false or untrue;
d. In the case of Selected Bidder, if it fails within the specified time limit to (i) to
sign and return the duplicate copy of LoA; or (ii) furnish the Performance
Security within the time stipulated in this RFP or the LoA; or (iii) furnish the first
quarterly instalment of the Annual Concession Fee; or (iv) sign the Concession
Agreement within the stipulated time or extended time limit which may be
granted by the Authority at its sole discretion;
e. To furnish the requisite documents to the Authority as required to be furnished by
the Selected Bidder prior to signing of the Concession Agreement.

5.2 Performance Security

5.2.1 The Selected Bidder shall provide to the Authority, a Performance Security prior to
signing of the Concession Agreement in the form of a Demand Draft issued by a
Scheduled Bank in India having it’s branch in District Shimla, issued in favour of
the “CCF-cum-CEO Ecotourism, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla”, or through
RTGS/ NEFT into State Bank of India Account of PCCF-cum-CEO Eco-Tourism,
Account Number 30192250526, IFSC: SBIN0004122 of HPECOSOC, for the due
and faithful performance by the Selected Bidder/ Operator, within 15 (fifteen) days
from the date of issuance of the LOA. The Performance Security shall be for an
amount of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs Only) for each site or an amount
equivalent to first year’s Annual Concession Fee for each site, whichever is higher.

5.2.2 The Performance Security shall be appropriated at the sole discretion of the Authority
towards any liquidated damages that may be payable by the Selected Bidder to the
Authority due to default or breach of its Conditions Precedent, obligations, and/or against
termination eventualities attributed to the Selected Bidder/ Operator, under the terms of
the Concession Agreement. In case of such appropriation by the Authority, the Operator
shall re-furnish and replenish the Performance Security by an equal amount.

5.2.3 In the event the Selected Bidder fails to provide the Performance Security by the
stipulated period, the Authority would be entitled to forfeit the Bid Security of the
Selected Bidder in part or whole, without prejudice to any other right or remedy that may
be available to the Authority. The decision of the Authority in this regard is final and
binding.

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6. EVALUATION OF BIDS

6.1 Opening of Bids

6.1.1 The Bid Evaluation Committee constituted by the Authority shall download all the Bids
received on the e-procurement portal on 03.08.2024 in the presence of the Bidders who
choose to attend. The representatives of the Bidder attending the opening of Bids should
carry out the authority letter.

6.1.2 Once downloaded, the Bid Evaluation Committee shall prepare a list of the Bidders
whose Bids are downloaded from the portal and whose Bids are received in hard copy in
the office of the Authority. Thereafter, Bids of only those Bidders shall be opened and
taken up for evaluation which have been received both online and offline in the manner
prescribed in this RFP.

6.2 Test of Responsiveness

6.2.1 Prior to evaluation of Bids, the Bid Evaluation Committee shall conduct a preliminary
scrutiny of the opened Bids to assess its prima facie responsiveness to the requirements
of the RFP. A Bid shall be considered responsive only if:

a. it is accompanied by the Bid Security as specified in Clause 5.1;

b. it is accompanied by the payment receipt of the Bid Document Fee pursuant to
Clause 2.2.2;
c. Bid is received in both hard copy as well as soft copy form on or before the Bid
Due Date including any extension thereof pursuant to Clause 4.4;
d. it is received as per the format as specified in Clause 4.2;
e. it is signed, stamped and marked as stipulated in Clauses 4.2 and 4.3;
f. it is valid for the period specified in Clause 4.8 of the RFP;
g. it is accompanied by the Power of Attorney;
h. it contains all the information (complete in all respects) as requested in this RFP
and/ or Bidding Documents (in formats as specified in this RFP);
i. it does not contain any condition or qualification;
j. the Financial Bid is not included as a part of the hard copy submission of the Bid;
and
k. it is generally not non-responsive in terms hereof.

6.2.2 The Bid Evaluation Committee shall regard a Bid as responsive if it conforms to all
requirements set out hereinabove, or it contains minor deviations that do not materially
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in the Bidding Documents, or if it contains errors or oversights that can be corrected

without touching on the substance of the Bid.

6.2.3 The Authority reserves the right to reject any Bid which is non-responsive and no request
for alteration, modification, substitution or withdrawal shall be entertained by the
Authority in respect of such Bid.

6.2.4 To facilitate evaluation of Bids, on the recommendations of the Committee, the Authority
may, at its sole discretion, seek clarifications in writing from any Bidder regarding its
Bid. Any clarification submitted by a Bidder with regard to its Bid that is not in response
to a request by the Committee shall not be considered.

6.3 Evaluation Process

6.3.1 The Bid Evaluation Committee will carry out a detailed evaluation of such substantially
responsive Bids in order to determine whether the submissions made, either in form of
information supplied in the prescribed formats and/ or documents annexed by the Bidder
in its Technical Bid, are in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Bidding
Document.
6.3.2 The Bidder’s competence and capability shall be evaluated solely on the basis of the
information provided and the financial strength/ credibility (Financial Capacity) of the
Bidder. The Bidder must establish the minimum Net Worth as specified in Clause 3.2
supported by certificate as per format at Annexure 4 along with the copies of the
supporting documents as specified at sr. no. 2 (Financial Capacity) of the table given in
Clause 3.2.1.
6.3.3 Only those Bidders who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Clause 3.2 and whose
Technical Bids are evaluated to be compliant in terms hereof and assessed as being
capable of meeting the requirements specified in the RFP shall be declared as technically
qualified Bidders and only such qualified Bidders shall then progress to the opening and
evaluation of their Financial Bids. All other Bids which are not found to be technically
compliant shall be declared non-qualifying and hence would not be taken up for opening
and evaluation of the Financial Bids.

6.3.4 After the technical evaluation, the Authority shall prepare a list of qualified Bidders in
terms of Clause 6.3.2 for opening of their Financial Bids. A date, time and venue will be
notified to the qualified Bidders through the e-procurement portal. Before opening of the
Financial Bids, the list of technically qualified Bidders shall be published on the e-
procurement portal. Any query or clarification from Bidders who fail to qualify at any
stage of the Bidding Process shall not be entertained unless specifically sought in writing
by the Authority.

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http://hptenders.gov.in/ and opened in the presence of their representatives, who choose

to attend.

6.3.6 Subject to the provisions of Clause 3.6, the Bidder whose Bid is adjudged as
responsive in terms of Clause 6.2.1 and who quotes the highest amount of Annual
Concession Fee (for the first year) payable to the Authority shall be declared as the
selected Bidder (the “Selected Bidder”).

6.3.7 In the event that two or more Bidders quote exactly the same amount of Annual
Concession Fee (the “Tied Bidders”), then the Authority reserves the right either to :

i. Invite fresh Bids (i.e. financial quotes) from such Tied Bidders; or
ii. Declare as successful such Tied Bidder whose Net Worth has been
evaluated to be higher than the other Tied Bidder; or
iii. Identify the Selected Bidder by draw of lots, which shall be
conducted, with prior notice, in the presence of the Tied Bidders,
who choose to attend; or
iv. Take any such measure as may be deemed fit in its sole discretion,
including annulment of the Bidding Process.

6.3.8 In the event that the highest Bidder withdraws or is not selected for any reason in the first
instance (the “first round of bidding”), the Authority may invite all the remaining
Bidders to revalidate or extend their respective Bid Security, as necessary, and match the
Bid of the aforesaid highest Bidder (the “second round of bidding”). If in the second
round of bidding, only one Bidder matches the highest Bidder, it shall be the Selected
Bidder. If two or more Bidders match the said highest Bidder in the second round of
bidding, then the Bidder whose Bid was higher as compared to other Bidder(s) in the first
round of bidding shall be the Selected Bidder.

6.3.9 After selection, a Letter of Acceptance (the “LoA”) shall be issued, in duplicate, by the
Authority to the Selected Bidder and the Selected Bidder shall, within 7 (seven) days of
the receipt of the LoA, sign and return the duplicate copy of the LoA in
acknowledgement thereof. In the event the duplicate copy of the LoA duly signed by the
Selected Bidder is not received by the stipulated date, the Authority may, unless it
consents to extension of time for submission thereof subject to a maximum of 10 (ten)
days, cancel the LoA and appropriate the Bid Security of such Bidder as mutually agreed
genuine pre-estimated loss and damage suffered by the Authority on account of failure of
the Selected Bidder to acknowledge the LoA, and the next eligible Bidder may be
considered.

6.3.10 After acknowledgement of the LoA as aforesaid by the Selected Bidder, the Selected
Bidder must submit Performance Security and first quarterly instalment to the Authority
within a period of 15 (fifteen) days from the date of the LoA. The Authority shall not
execute the Draft Concession Agreement until the Selected Bidder until the Bidder has

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provided Performance Security and first quarterly instalment to the Authority.

6.4 Contacts during Bid Evaluation

6.4.1 Bids shall be deemed to be under consideration immediately after they are opened and
until such time the Authority makes official intimation of issuance LoA/ rejection to the
Bidders. While the Bids are under consideration, Bidders and/ or their representatives or
other interested parties are advised to refrain from contacting by any means, the
Authority and/ or their employees/ representatives on matters related to the Bids under
consideration.

7. FRAUD AND CORRUPT PRACTICES

7.1 General

7.1.1 The Bidders and their respective officers, employees, agents and advisers shall observe
the highest standard of ethics during the Bidding Process and subsequent to the issue of
the LoA and during the subsistence of the Concession Agreement. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, or in the LoA or the Concession Agreement,
the Authority shall reject a Bid, withdraw the LoA, or terminate the Concession
Agreement, as the case may be, without being liable in any manner whatsoever to the
Bidder or Operator, as the case may be, if it determines that the Bidder or Operator, as the
case may be, has, directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt practice,
fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice in the
Bidding Process. In such an event, the Authority shall forfeit, invoke and appropriate the
Bid Security or Performance Security for each site, as the case may be, without prejudice
to any other right or remedy that may be available to the Authority hereunder or
otherwise.

7.1.2 Without prejudice to the rights of the Authority under Clause 7.1.1 and the rights and
remedies which the Authority may have under the LoA or the Concession Agreement, if
a Bidder or the Selected Bidder or the Operator, as the case may be, is found by the
Authority to have directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any
corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive
practice during the Bidding Process, or after the issue of the LoA or the execution of the
Concession Agreement, such Bidder or Operator shall not be eligible to participate in any
tender or RFP issued by the Authority during a period of 2 (two) years from the date such
Bidder or the Selected Bidder or the Operator, as the case may be, is found by the
Authority to have directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in any
corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive
practices, as the case may be.

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respectively assigned to them:

a. “corrupt practice” means (i) the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly
or indirectly, of anything of value to influence the actions of any person connected
with the Bidding Process (for avoidance of doubt, offering of employment to or
employing or engaging in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any
official of the Authority who is or has been associated in any manner, directly or
indirectly with the Bidding Process or the LoA or has dealt with matters
concerning the Concession Agreement or arising there from, before or after the
execution thereof, at any time prior to the expiry of one year from the date such
official resigns or retires from or otherwise ceases to be in the service of the
Authority, shall be deemed to constitute influencing the actions of a person
connected with the Bidding Process); or (ii) engaging in any manner whatsoever,
whether during the Bidding Process or after the issue of the LoA or after the
execution of the Concession Agreement, as the case may be, any person in respect
of any matter relating to the Project or the LoA or the Concession Agreement,
who at any time has been or is a legal, financial or technical adviser of the
Authority in relation to any matter concerning the Project;
b. “fraudulent practice” means a misrepresentation or omission of facts or
suppression of facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the
Bidding Process ;
c. “coercive practice” means impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or
harm, directly or indirectly, any person or property to influence any person’s
participation or action in the Bidding Process;
d. “undesirable practice” means (i) establishing contact with any person connected
with or employed or engaged by the Authority with the objective of canvassing,
lobbying or in any manner influencing or attempting to influence the Bidding
Process; or (ii) having a Conflict of Interest; and
e. “restrictive practice” means forming a cartel or arriving at any understanding or
arrangement among Bidders with the objective of restricting or manipulating a full
and fair competition in the Bidding Process.

8. PRE-BID MEETING/ CONFERENCE

8.1 A Pre-Bid meeting/ conference of the interested Bidders shall be convened both online
and offline mode at the time and date specified in Clause 2.3.1
The link for online meeting: https://hpfd.webex.com/meet/hpfd.itlab
The offline meeting shall be held at the following address:
The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),
Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh (“HPECOSOC”),
Mist Chamber,
Khalini,
District Shimla.

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8.2 During the course of Pre-Bid meeting, the Bidders will be free to seek clarifications and
give suggestions/ request for seeking any changes/ amendments to the eligibility criteria
or any other terms or conditions of the Bidding document or the Draft Concession
Agreement for consideration of the Authority. The Authority shall endeavour to consider
any request for amendments or provide clarifications and such further information as it
may, in its sole discretion, consider appropriate for facilitating a fair, transparent and
competitive Bidding Process.

9. MISCELLANEOUS
The Bidding Process shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of
India and the Courts at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh shall have the exclusive jurisdiction
over all disputes arising under, pursuant to and/ or in connection with the Bidding
Process.
The Authority, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or liability,
reserves the right, at any time, to:
a) Suspend and/ or cancel the Bidding Process and/ or amend and/ or supplement the
Bidding Process or modify the dates or other terms and conditions relating thereto;
b) Consult with any Bidder in order to receive clarification or further information;
c) Pre-qualify or not to pre-qualify any Bidder and/ or to consult with any Bidder in
order to receive clarification or further information;
d) Retain any information and/ or evidence submitted to the Authority by, on behalf of,
and/ or in relation to any Bidder; and/ or
e) Independently verify, disqualify, reject and/ or accept any and all submissions or
other information and/ or evidence submitted by or on behalf of any Bidder.
It shall be deemed that by submitting the Bid, the Bidder agrees that the Authority, its
employees, agents and advisers are irrevocably, unconditionally, fully and finally
indemnified from any and all liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or
liabilities in any way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/ or
performance of any obligations hereunder and the Bidding Documents, pursuant hereto,
and/ or in connection with the Bidding Process, to the fullest extent permitted by
Applicable Law, and waives any and all rights and/ or claims it may have in this respect,
whether actual or contingent, whether present or in future.

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SCHEDULES

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SCHEDULE-I:

DETAIL OF ECOTOURISM SITES

Dharamshala: Circle, Division: Palampur

ET Site -01: Sourav Van Vihar Palampur

Sr.N. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Sourav Van Vihar Palampur

2. Description of the site The site situated at a distance of 5Km. from Palampur
Town. It is an open area for Picnics/ Sports activities by
local people and tourist with majestic view Dholadhar.

3. Site co-ordinates N32°07’45” E76°31’53”

N32°07’42” E76°31’53”

N32°07’39” E76°31’50”

N32°07’43” E76°31’49”

4. Forest Division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Palampur

7. Forest Beat Bandla

8. District Kangra

9. KMl File

10 Name of Panchayat Drognu

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha

12. Existing uses of the site NA

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Car Parking, Entry Gate Ticket Counter, Boating, Kids
Bouncing Castle Slide, Kids Trampoline, Cafeteria,
Shopping Complex in Parking, Aquarium hut, Burma

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Bridge, Children Play area with Swings, Rock, Climbing

Wall, Slides etc. , War Memorial, Yoga & Meditation
center, Kargil War Scene, Toilets.

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site This site is connected through road.

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from The site is connected by a link road nearly 50 mtr.
the National Highway/State Connected to Palampur to Kandi Road .
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance (a) Gaggal Airport (50 Km)
from the site to
(b) Palampur (5 Km)
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Available

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Car Parking, Entry Gate Ticket Counter, Boating, Kids
Bouncing Castle Slide, Kids Trampoline, Cafeteria,
Shopping Complex in Parking, Aquarium hut, Burma
Bridge, Children Play area with Swings, Rock, Climbing
Wall, Slides etc. , War Memorial, Yoga & Meditation
center, Kargil War Scene, Toilets.

21 Existing Ecotourism Tourist are enjoying the natural landscape beauty

facility/activity(if any) .Children park, Boating, Kids Bouncing Castle Slide, Kids
Trampoline, Cafeteria, Aquarium hut, Burma Bridge,
Children Play area with Swings, Rock, Climbing Wall,
Slides etc. , War Memorial, Yoga & Meditation center,
Kargil War Scene, Toilets. are available for local people
and tourist.

22 Management/maintenance of the The site is being managed by Sourav Van Vihar society
area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Nugal Park, Palampur city, Tea Gardens, Science Center
,Tulip Garden at IHBT

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24 Potential Ecotourism I. Walking trails, Bird watching

activity/Infrastructure development trails ,installation of Bird nest
II. Ornamental Plantation along with trail
III. Botanical garden, flower Garden ,water
fountain lights show
IV. Eco Guides, Birding Guides.
V. Souvenir Shop cum Sale Counter

VI. Glamping, tree huts & prefabricated huts.

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken NA

from the DTDO of the concerned
area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Enclosed

27 Unique Selling Point”. A USP Nugal Park, Palampur city, Tea Gardens, Science Center
can be a quality, unique feature, ,Tulip Garden at IHBT
price, or other attraction point
for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

Physical Photographs of the Site

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ET Site-02: Neugal park

Sr.N. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Neugal Park

2. Description of the site The site situated at a distance of 2Km. from Palampur
Town. It is an open area for Picnics/ Sports activities by
local people and tourist.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 N32°12’47.8”

locations)
E76°52’87.91”

N32°12’47.98”

E76°52’88.53”

N32°12’40.39”

E76°52’83.05”

N32°12’44.87”

E76°52’81.34”

4. Forest Division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Palampur

7. Forest Beat Bandla

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Panchayat MC Palampur

Site details

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11 Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha

12 Existing uses of the site The site is being used as a park by the local people and
the tourist.

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Toilet, Gazebo, Sitting benches, Children Park are
available.

14. Litigation(if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site The site is at a distance of 5 Km. From the National
Highway and 2 Km. From State Highway

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Highway :-5 Km

National Highway/State Highway
State Highway :- 2 Km

18. Landmarks: Name and distance from the (a) Gaggal Airport (50 Km.)
site to
(b) Palampur (2 Km.)
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity All facility

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Tiled path, Yoga beds, Sitting bench, Solar lights, Rain
Shelter, Toilets, l/chain fencing around the park, Entrance
Gate, Veh. Parking, Children Park. The site is being used
as a park by the local people and the tourist.

21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity(if This park is situated near Palampur town and easily
any) accessible, neat & clean environment, sufficient space for
every activity. Children park, walking trails, picnic spot
having facility of rain shelter & toilet. The site is
presently being used for outdoor picnic activities by local
people & tourists

22 Management/maintenance of the The park is being managed by Palampur Forest Division.

area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Saurabh Van Vihar, Neugal Cafe

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24 Potential Ecotourism I. Interpretation centre –cum –Souvenir shop ,

activity/Infrastructure development
II. Ornamental Plantation along the trail

III. Kids Playing Area with rock climbing wall, Burma

Bridge, Slides etc.

IV. Camping site, Tenting, Prefabricated Huts/Wooden Huts

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from NA

the DTDO of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Enclosed

27 Unique Selling point” A USP can be a Saurabh Van Vihar, Neugal Cafe
quality, unique feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

Physical Photographs of the Site

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ET Site-03 : Rajgundha

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Rajgundha

2. Description of the site Rajgundha is a quite village placed at an

elevation of 2550 meter in Himachal’s
Kangra district. Surrounded by picturesque
panoramic views of the Dhauladhar ranges,
lush greenery, dense forests, and clear blue
skies, Rajgundha is a secluded region best
for travelers seeking a crowd-free
destination.
Despite its proximity to Barot and Bir-
Billing, the place remains relatively
untouched by the prospects of over-tourism
allowing it to provide one of the best
authentic mountain living experiences to its
visitors. Its sprawling meadows, rich flora
and fauna, starry night skies, and misty
waterfalls further add to the beauty of its
trekking experience.
The proposed site in the shape of a land
parcel has been selected behind the existing
FRH Rajgundha.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 1. N32º 05’ 58.54’’

E76º 45’ 37.95’’

2. N32º 05’ 58.48’’

E76º 45’ 35.73’’

3. N32º 05’ 57.39’’

E76º 45’ 36.81’’

4. N32º 05’ 57.61’’

E76º 45’ 38.33’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Bir

7. Forest Beat Rajgundha

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8. District Kangra

9. KML file of Site

10. Name of Panchayat Rajgundha

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1.00 ha.

12. Existing use of the site Trekking and Camping

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Forest Rest House

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site Well connected

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National 30 KM from NH.154

Highway / State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to a) GaggalAirport 98 Km.
b) Joginder Nagar-40 Km.
✓ Nearest Airport c) Bir (Landing Site)-26 Km
✓ Nearest City d) Billing (Take off site)-14 Km

19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Water and electricity facility is available
/ Waste management at FRH Rajgundha.

20. Existing infrastructure at the site FRH Rajgundha is existing adjacent to

the site is under the control of DFO WL
Hamirpur.

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) A lot of private camping sites and Home
stay are existing in this area.

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity The FRH being managed by DFO W.L
Hamirpur

23. Nearby attraction Rajgundha ,Palachak Valley

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 1. Trekking route Rajgundha to Palachak

development and further up to Bara Bhangal.
2. Bird watching trail
3. Herbal garden/ Nursery for medicinal
herbs.
4. Repair of Forest Rest house.
5. Camping site.

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25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTDO
the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already send

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a quality, unique Rajgundha ,Palachak Valley
feature, price or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site- 04: Tatwani

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Tatwani

2. Description of the site Tatwani site is famous for its hot water spring. Tatwani
hot spring is nestled amidst the Dhauladhar mountain
range, about 18kilometres away from Baijnath in the
Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.The site is at a
distance of 2 km from nearest road head.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 1. N32º 07’ 20.70’’

locations) E76º 43’ 11.00’’

2. N32º 07’ 22.00’’

E76º 43’ 11.94’’

3. N32º 07’ 22.94’’

E76º 43’ 09.97’’

4. N32º 07’ 21.18’’

E76º 43’ 08.46’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Baijnath

7. Forest Beat Dharer

8. District Kangra

9. KML file of site Already send

10. Name of Panchayat Deol

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha.

12. Existing use of the site Hot water spring & pilgrimage site

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Bathing pool for ladies and gents

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) No

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16. Access to site By road and on foot (2km).

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the 18 KM from Baijnath

National Highway / State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from ✓ Gaggal Airport 75 Km.

the site to ✓ Baijnath 20 Km.

✓ Nearest Airport
✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / No
Garbage Disposal / Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Bathing pool for ladies and gents

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if Nil

any)

22. Management/maintenance of the area / Nil

activity

23. Nearby attraction Shiv Temple Baijnath

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Camping site can be developed

Infrastructure development

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from Not available with DTDO.
the DTDO of the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already send

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a Shiv Temple Baijnath

quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-05: Gunehar

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Gunehar

2. Description of the site This site is located at a distance of 2

KM from Bir Town and FRH Bir on
Bir- Gunehar Waterfall road at an
elevation of 1700 meter. The area is
surrounded with Ban Oak forest.
Gunehar waterfall is further 1.5 KM
form this site.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 1. N32º 02’ 40.09’’

E76º 44’ 17.71’’

2. N32º 02’ 39.36’’

E76º 44’ 16.50’’

3. N32º 02’ 35.82’’

E76º 44’ 19.38’’

4. N32º 02’ 35.56’’

E76º 44’ 18.22’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Bir

7. Forest Beat Bir

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site Already Send

10. Name of Panchayat Gunehar

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.80 Ha.

12. Existing uses of site Grazing ground

13. Available infrastructure (if any) NA

14. Litigation (if any) NA

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15. Site limitation (if any) NA

16. Access to site The site is connected to Bir town by a link

road measuring 2 KM

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Connected to Mandi – Pathankot NH
Highway / State Highway through Chountra-Bir Billing link
road measuring 4 KM.

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport = 70 KM

✓ Nearest Airport Palampur = 30 KM

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal NA.
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site NA.

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) NA

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

23. Nearby attractions Bir Billing

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 1. This site is situated at a mere distance
development of 2 KM form world famous Bir town.
2. There are numerous trek routes with
difficulty level from easy to hard
available in the area.
3. Gunehar waterfall.
4. Bird watching.
25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of NA
the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already send

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a quality, unique Paragliding Bir Billing
feature, price or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site 06: Samlat Manja

Sr.N. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Samlat Manja

2. Description of the site This site situated at distance of 5km form Palampur
town on the left bank of Neugal stream (It is an open
ground used for picnics and sports activity by local
people.

3. Site co-ordinates N32°10’84.28”

E76°48’45.76”

N32°10’76.81”

E76°48’39.68”

N32°10’76.26”

E76°48’50.73”

N32°10’86.06”

E76°48’59.71”

4. Forest Division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Palampur

7. Forest Beat Khalet

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site Enclosed

10 Name of Panchayat Manjha

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha.

12. Existing uses of the site The site is presently being used for outdoor picnic /

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recreational activities by schools and local people

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Nil

14. Litigation(if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site The site is connected through road

17. Road Connectivity: Distance The site is connected by link road from Palampur
from the National Highway/State Dharamshala state highway.
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance (a) Gaggal Airport (38 Km)
from the site to
(b) Palampur (5 Km)
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Nil

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21 Existing Ecotourism The site is presently being used for outdoor picnic /
facility/activity(if any) recreational activities by schools and local people

22 Management/maintenance of the Nil

area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Saurabh Van Vihar

24 Potential Ecotourism i. Camping

activity/Infrastructure ii. Yoga and Meditation centre
iii. Open gym
development

25 Footfall of the area shall be NA

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Enclosed

27 Unique selling point”. A USP Saurabh Van Vihar

can be a quality, unique feature,
price, or other attraction point

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-07 : Multhan
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Multhan

2. Description of the site This site is located at an elevation of

1880 meter on the left bank of Uhl river
in the famous Barot valley.The view of
clear waters of Uhl river with rainbow
trout with Deodar &Kail Forest in the
backdrop is the main USP of this site.
The site is situated at a distance of 300
meters from FRH Multhan.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 5. N32º 02’ 40.47’’

E76º 50’ 15.90’’

6. N32º 02’ 39.49’’

E76º 50’ 15.94’’

7. N32º 02’ 40.65’’

E76º 50’ 18.98’’

8. N32º 02’ 39.60’’

E76º 50’ 18.48’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Bir

7. Forest Beat Deot

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site Already Send

10. Name of Panchyat Multhan

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.65 Ha.

12. Existing use of the site Camping

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Tenting platform are available.

14. Litigation (if any) The area is under encroachment and

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eviction order has been passed.

15. Site limitation (if any) The site is adjacent to Uhl River.
Therefore solid waste management
could be an issue.

16. Access to site The site is connected to Multhan –

Badagranroad.

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Connected to Mandi – Pathankot NH
Highway / State Highway through Ghatasani-Barot link road
measuring 28 KM.

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport = 115 KM

✓ Nearest Airport Joginder Nagar = 40 KM

✓ Nearest City
Palampur = 78 KM

19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal NA.

/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site NA.

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

23. Nearby Attractions Baroat valley

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 1. Multhan in Barot Valley is well known
development tourist destination. It is well connected
to Bir Billing Paragliding site through
Rajgundha.
2. There are numerous trek routes with
difficulty level from easy to hard
available in the area.
3. Trout angling.
4. Bird watching.
25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of NA
the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already send

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a quality, unique Baroat Valley
feature, price or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-08 : Sukedi

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Sukedi

2. Description of the site This site is located in UPF Sukedi at an

elevation of 1900 meter in the lap of
Dhualadhar mountains overlooking
Palampur valley. It is situated at a
distance of 1.200 KM from nearest FRH
Sukedi.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 9. N32º 09’ 04.68’’

E76º 30’ 20.11’’

10. N32º 09’ 05.06’’

E76º 30’ 23.35’’

11. N32º 09’ 07.39’’

E76º 30’ 26.22’’

12. N32º 09’ 06.89’’

E76º 30’ 22.25’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Palampur

7. Forest Beat Sukedi

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site Already send

10. Name of Panchayat Sukeri

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 Ha.

12. Existing use of the site Old Plantation area

13. Available infrastructure (if any) NA. Nearest FRH is at a distance of

1.200 KM.

14. Litigation (if any) NA

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15. Site limitation (if any) 1. The site is not connected to the road.
Nearest road head is around 750
Meters.
2. No infrastructure is available on the
site.
16. Access to site Connected to the road through a 750
Meter village path.

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Connected to NH through a link road
Highway / State Highway measuring 11 KM.

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport = 40 KM

✓ Nearest Airport Palampur = 11 KM

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal NA.
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site NA.

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Trekking activity is being carried out in
this area.

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

23. Nearby attraction Palampur City

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 5. The trek route from Sukedi leads to
development SingharPass in Dhauladharmountains.
6. Dhauladhar Nature Park is a distance of
10 KM at Gopalpur.
7. Numerous Tea estates are in the vicinity
of this area.
8. Bird watching.
25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of NA
the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already send

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a quality, unique Palampur City
feature, price or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-9: Andretta near FRH

Sr. Attributes Details

No.

Administrative details

1. Name of site Andretta Near FRH

2. Description of the site Near Showa Singh Art Gallery

3. Site co-ordinates N32° 02’11”

E76° 34’19”

N32° 02’08”

E76° 34’18”

N32° 02’08”

E76° 34’22”

N32° 02’11”

E76° 34’23”

4. Forest Division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Baijnath

7. Forest Beat Andretta

8. District Kangra

9. Kml File of Site

10 Name of Panchayat Andretta

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Site Details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha.

12. Existing uses of the site NA

13. Available infrastructure (if any) NA

14. Litigation(if any) NA

15. Site limitation (if any)

16. Access to site 10 KM. from national Highway, Connected with link
road

17. Road Connectivity: Distance 10 KM. from national Highway

from the National Highway/State
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance Gaggal Airport =77 Km

from the site to
Palampur = 20Km
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity No

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site No

21 Existing Ecotourism No
facility/activity(if any)

22 Management/maintenance of the No
area/activity

23 Nearby Attraction Shobha Singh Art Gallery, Andretta pottery

24 Potential Ecotourism i. Repair of existing Bridal Path and Bird Watching Trail O/D 2
K.M.
activity/Infrastructure ii Watch Tower
development iii Ornamental plants plantation along with bridal path
iv Forest Rest House Andretta.
V. Students/Children nature learning facilities like tree
climbing , Burma bridge, tree huts / machans
25 Footfall of the area shall be NA
taken from the DTDO of the

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concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Enclosed

27 Unique Selling Point”. A USP Shobha Singh Art Gallery, Andretta pottery
can be a quality, unique feature,
price, or other attraction point
for tourist

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ET Site- 10: Vindhaybasini

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Vindhaybasini

2. Description of the site This site is located at an elevation of

1970 meter in the lap of Dhualadhar
mountains overlooking Palampur
valley near old Vindhyavasini Temple.
It presents a mesmerizing view of
Palampur valley with short to long
treks available in the area.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 13. N32º 09’ 19.85’’
E76º 33’ 00.15’’

14. N32º 09’ 20.47’’

E76º 33’ 07.16’’

15. N32º 09’ 23.38’’

E76º 33’ 06.47’’

16. N32º 09’ 21.42’’

E76º 33’ 00.92’’

4. Forest division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Palampur

7. Forest Beat Bandla

8. District Kangra

9. KML File of Site Already send

10. Name of Panchayat Naseer(Bandla)

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 Ha.

12. Existing use of the site Grazing ground

13. Available infrastructure (if any) NA.

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14. Litigation (if any) NA

15. Site limitation (if any) 3. No infrastructure is available on the

site.
16. Access to site Connected to the road through a kutcha
road connecting Palampur to Old
Vindhayavasini temple.

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Connected to MandiPathankot NH

Highway / State Highway through a link road measuring 18 KM.

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport = 58 KM

✓ Nearest Airport Palampur = 18 KM

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal NA.
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site NA.

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Trekking activity is being carried out in
this area.

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

23. Nearby attraction Vindhaybasini Temple

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 1. Old Vindhayavasini Temple.

development 2. Trekking.
3. Bird watching.
25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of NA
the concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site

27. Unique Selling Point” A USP can be a quality, unique Vindhaybasini Temple (Palampur)
feature, price or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-11 : Bir Billing

Sr.N. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Bir Billing Road

2. Description of the site The site is located at a distance of 3Km. from Bir on
the Bir Billing road. It is an open area surrounded by
these Ban Forest with majestic valley view.

3. Site co-ordinates (1) 32° 2'40.17"N 76°44'17.50"E

(2) 32° 2'35.95"N 76°44'19.34"E

(3) 32° 2'39.03"N 76°44'16.52"E

(4) 32° 2'35.24"N 76°44'18.61"E

4. Forest Division Palampur

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Bir

7. Forest Beat Bir

8. District Kangra

9. KML file of Site

10 Name of Panchayat Gunehar

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha

12. Existing uses of the site The Site is currently used by people for outdoor
picnic and recreations activities

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Nil

14. Litigation(if any) Nil

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15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site Sit is connected to Bir Billing Road.

17. Road Connectivity: Distance The site is located at a distance of 3Km. from Bir
from the National Highway/State
Highway National Highway:- 5 Km

18. Landmarks: Name and distance (a) Gaggal Airport (38 km)
from the site to
(b) Palampur (30 Km)
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Nil

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21 Existing Ecotourism Nil

facility/activity(if any)

22 Management/maintenance of the Nil

area/activity

23 Nearby attraction Gunehar Waterfall,Buddhist Monasteries at Bir and

Bhattu

Paragliding,TeaGardens,Bungee Jumping & Sky

Cycling

24 Potential Ecotourism i. Bird watching trail

activity/Infrastructure
development ii. Trek Path

iii. Sunset viewpoint.

iv Camping facility, Tenting, Prefabricated

Huts/Wooden Huts

25 Footfall of the area shall be NA

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Enclosed

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27 Unique Selling Point”. A USP Gunehar Waterfall,Buddhist Monasteries at Bir and

can be a quality, unique feature, Bhattu, Paragliding,TeaGardens,Bungee Jumping &
price, or other attraction point Sky Cycling
for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Dharamshala, Division: Dharamshala

ET Site-12: Triund 1
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Triund 1

2. Description of the site Famous camping site

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 15.631'N 76° 21.288'E

32° 15.611'N 76° 21.284'E

32° 15.608'N 76° 21.296'E

32° 15.619'N 76° 21.302'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Dharamkot

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML File

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) FRH Triund

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site Well connected

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National 6.5 km from site

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Highway / State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal airport – 30kms from M/ganj

✓ Nearest Airport M/ganj – 8kms ( 6Kms. By trek)

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Not available
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 3 bedroom FRH Near Site

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development ,Hiking base camp

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTDO
the concerned area.
One lac approx. per annum

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-13: Triund 2
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Triund 2

2. Description of the site Famous camping site

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 15.406'N 76° 21.317'E

32° 15.382'N 76° 21.300'E

32° 15.354'N 76° 21.314'E

32° 15.376'N 76° 21.332'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Dharamkot

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) FRH Triund Nearby

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site Connected by trek

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National 6.5 km trek Galu
Highway / State Highway

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18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal airport – 30kms from M/ganj

✓ Nearest Airport M/ganj – 8kms ( 6Kms. By trek)

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Not Available
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 3 bedroom FRH Triund at 1km Distance

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development ,Hiking base camp

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTDO
the concerned area.
One lac approx. per annum

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-14: Triund 3
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Triund 3 Karthani

2. Description of the site Famous camping site

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 14.914'N 76° 21.116'E

32° 14.881'N 76° 21.104'E

32° 14.858'N 76° 21.103'E

32° 14.835'N 76° 21.091'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Dharamkot

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) FRH Triund

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site 6.5 km trek Bhagsunag

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National 6.5 km trek Bhagsunag
Highway / State Highway

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18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal airport – 30kms from M/ganj

✓ Nearest Airport M/ganj – 8kms ( 6Kms. By trek)

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Not Availabe
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 3 bedroom FRH Triund at 3 Kms trek

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development ,Hiking base camp

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTO
the concerned area.
One lac approx. per annum

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-15: Kareri Lake

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Kareri Lake

2. Description of the site Famous camping site

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 19.395'N 76° 16.277'E

32° 19.383'N 76° 16.253'E

32° 19.355'N 76° 16.250'E

32° 19.346'N 76° 16.264'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Satobari

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.8 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) FRH Kareri

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site 10 Kms Trekking from Nohli Village

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National -

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Highway / State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Kareri Village 14 kms

✓ Nearest Airport Kareri Village to Gagal Airport – 30 kms

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Not Available
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nothing

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development ,Hiking base camp for kareri lake

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTO
the concerned area.

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-16: Boh Khabru Water Fall

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Boh Khabru Water Fall

2. Description of the site -

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 19.303'N 76° 11.588'E

32° 19.288'N 76° 11.571'E

32° 19.271'N 76° 11.561'E

32° 19.254'N 76° 11.543'E

4. Forest division Dharamsdhala

5. Forest Circle Dharamsdhala

6. Forest Range Shahpur

7. Forest Beat Boh

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1 Ha

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) -

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site Well connected

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National -

Highway / State Highway

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18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal airport – 35 km

✓ Nearest Airport Shahpur – 20 km

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal
/ Waste management

Available

20. Existing infrastructure at the site -

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development ,Hiking base camp for khabroo waterfall

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTO
the concerned area.

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-17: Kareri Near to Zostal

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Kareri Near to Zostal

2. Description of the site -

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 16.851'N 76° 18.017'E

32° 16.848'N 76° 17.998'E

32° 16.818'N 76° 17.999'E

32° 16.818'N 76° 18.018'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Kareri

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.4 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) -

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site Well connected

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National -

Highway / State Highway

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18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gagal Airpot 20 km

✓ Nearest Airport Dharamshala - 15 kms

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal
/ Waste management

Available

20. Existing infrastructure at the site -

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) Camping

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping

development

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTDO
the concerned area.

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-18: Log Huts Dharamkot

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Log Huts Dharamkot

2. Description of the site Well connected, Log huts, Swiss tent

Available.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 32° 14.859'N 76° 19.482'E

32° 14.831'N 76° 19.499'E

32° 14.835'N 76° 19.515'E

32° 14.862'N 76° 19.509'E

4. Forest division Dharamshala

5. Forest Circle Dharamshala

6. Forest Range Dharamshala

7. Forest Beat Dharamkot

8. District Kangra

9. Ownership authority Forest Department

10. KML file

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.6 hac

12. Existing use of the site DPF

13. Available infrastructure (if any) -

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site Well connected

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National 200 m

Highway / State Highway

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18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport - 30

✓ Nearest Airport M/ganj Town – 3 kms

✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Available
/ Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 4log huts.1 swiss tent,Kitchen cum Dining
area

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) -

22. Management/maintenance of the area / activity -

23. Remarks

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure Camping, nature walk,Bird watching,

development Adventue sports,Hiking base camp

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of No data available with DTO
the concerned area.

26. Required Physical Infrastructure yes

27. HD Photographs of the Site Attached

28. HD Videography of the Site.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Kullu, Division: Kullu

ET Site-19: Gorudugh
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1 Name of Site Gorudugh

2 Description of the site The Himalayan ecology is a unique and fragile

System, encompassing a vast range of
ecosystem, from Sub tropical Forest to alpine
meadows. This region, often referred to as the
“abode of Snow”, is home to an extra ordinary
VARIETY OF FLORA & FAUNA, many of
which are endemic and adapted to extreme
conditions. Gorudugh, nested in the Greater
Himalayas more specifically in Himachal
Pradesh’s Lag vally (Kullu), is a place of
immense mythological significance and
natural uniqueness. The place is situated on the
lap of Dynasour lake and Mata Fungni
Temple, thus depicting the appearance of
spiritual essence. The place is ideal destination
for trekking and camping and one can witness
the nature’s wonders in this place. Beside this ,
during winters it has become a popular place
for winter Snow games

3 Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) 1.- 32.065401o N 76.9869488o E

2.- 32.0661485o N 76.987839o E

3.- 32.0666397o N 76.9876646o E

4.- 32.0657371o N 76.9864067o E

5.- 32.0663718o N 76.9870229o E

4 Forest division Kullu

5 Forest Circle Kullu

6 Forest Range Bhutti

7 Forest Beat Gorudugh

8 District Kullu

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9 KML File of Site Attached

10 Name of Panchayat Mangarh

Site Details

11 Total Area (in Ha) 1 hac. (9980.88 M2)

12 Existing use of the site Camping, During Winter for Skiing and Grass
land for cattle,

13 Available infrastructure (if any) None

14 Litigation (if any) None

15 Site limitation (if any) None

16 Access to site Bridle Path

17 Road Connectivity: Distance from the National NH - 20Km.

Highway / State Highway SH – 4 Km.

18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site Nearest Airport – 35 Km. from Kullu Manali
to Airport at Bhuntar

Nearest Airport Nearest City – 22 Km. at Kullu

Nearest City

19 Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Only Natural water resources is available

Disposal / Waste management Electricity Facility / Garbage

Disposal / Waste management = Not available

20 Existing infrastructure at the site None

21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) None

22 Management/maintenance of the area / activity None

23 Nearby Attractions Dynasour Lake & Mata Fungni Temple

24 Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure 1.- Construction of Road for connectivity

Development 2.- Development of Camping Site

3.- Contraction of traditional log huts

4. Sitting area

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4. Gazebos or Rain Shelters

5refreshment kiosks

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from the At present, It is unexplored pristine valley and
DTDO is visited by selected number of trekking
enthusiast and foreign tourists. Once the
of the concerned area facilities for accommodation will be
developed, the footfall will be definitely
increased.

26 HD Photographs of the Site Attached

27 Unique Selling Point”. A USP can be a Natural forest sceneries, variety of flora &
Quality. Unique Feature, Price, Or Other fauna, spiritual essence of Dynasour Lake &
Attraction Point For Tourist. Mata Fungni Temple, beautiful site for
trakking and camping

KML File of
Site

Export 2025-02-22 12_18.kml

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HD
Photographs
of Site

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-20: Kothi
S.N Attributes Details
o

Administrative Details

1. Name of site Kothi

2. Description of the site The camping site is suitable for trekking and view of Manali valley from fall
is eye catching in summer. The place is a very beautiful surrounded by the
forests e.i. Fir, Spruce and Broad leaved species. A amazing view of Peaks &
Mountain raises is visible from here. This place also passed through famous
Kothi Mathivan logging road. The place is situated for trekking Bhrigu lake
and Pandu Roppa in summer. The place is destination for trekking and can
witness the natures wonders In this place. it has become a popular place for
trekking for Bhrigu lake and Pandu Roppa.

3. Site co-ordinates Latitude – 32.311312 N

Longitude- 77.194863 E

Latitude – 32.311251 N

Longitude- 77.195153 E

Latitude – 32.311249 N

Longitude- 77.195118 E

Latitude - 32.311314 N

Longitude 77.194846 E

4. Forest Division Kullu

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Manali

7. Forest Beat Kothi

8. District Kullu

9. KML File of site

Camping site Kothi .kmz

10. Name of Panchayat Palchan

Site details

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11. Total area (in Ha) 0.2 Ha

12. Existing uses of the site Camping Site during summer

13. Available infrastructure (if 10 numbers of Platform already constructed (required repair)
any)

14. Litigation(if any) No

15. Site limitation (if any) 10 Nos.

16. Access to site No.

17. Road Connectivity: (NH) Border road Manali Sarch 2 Km

Distance from the National
Highway/State Highway Along the Kothi Mathivan forest road

18. Landmarks: Name and Nearest Airport – 60 KM from Kullu Manali Airport at
distance from the site to Bhuntar.

(a) Nearest Airport Nearest City – 15 KM from Manali.

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility / Electricity Only single face line available.

Facility / Garbage Disposal
/ Waste management.

20. Existing infrastructure at 10 numbers of Platform already constructed (required repair)

the site

21 Existing Ecotourism Camping Site.

facility/activity (if any)

22 Management/maintenance Repair of platform and fencing

of the area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Bhrigu lake, Rohtang, Gulaba, Pandu Ropa

24 Potential Ecotourism ➢ Construction of Garbage pit

activity/Infrastructure
➢ Repair of Camping site.
development
➢ Water supply
➢ Solar Lights
➢ Sitting areas.

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➢ Gazebos/Rain shelters

25 Footfall of the area shall be Famous for trekking from Kothi to Bhrigu lake
taken from the DTDO of
the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site

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WhatsApp Video 2024-12-23 at 11.44.51 AM.mp4

27 Unique Selling Point”. A USP

can be a quality, unique
feature, price or other
attraction point for tourism

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-21: Gulaba Park

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Gulaba Park

2. Description of the site The Development of Park at Gulaba which is located

on the road of Rohtang Pass. Gulaba is the scenic spot
and is covered with snow from November to February
location distance of 20 KM from Manali. The Gulaba
park is the flanked by the pictures snow covered
mountain, grassland, Forest Cover in Abies pindrow
species and the Bear river that washes away its
landscapes. Owing to such an amazing topography.
Being reputed as a heavy snowfall region, the
landscapes of Gulaba is foreseen as potential place for
adventure, Sports enthusiasts snow boundary etc.
Popular adventure sports like Tube slide, skiing is the
main adventure activity to enjoy is Gulaba. Gulaba has
numbers of high peaks, from where one can have a
full view of the scenic location. It is the best part of
Manali to visit at summar Month i.e between April.
The Hon’ble National Green Tribunal has directed the
Forest Department to develop the nature park at
Gulaba and use it as holding point for people going to
Rohtang.

3. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 N 32°19’44” E 77 °12’09”

locations)
4. Forest division Kullu

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Manali

7. Forest Beat Kothi

8. District Kullu

9. KML file of Site

Camping site Gulaba.kmz

10. Name of Panchayat Palchan

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 1.00 hec.

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12. Existing use of the site Nil

13. Available infrastructure (if any) Nil

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Remote Location , Weather Constraints , Limited
connectivity

16. Access to site By walk from Manali-Sarchu Border road via

Rohtang Pass

17. Road Connectivity: Distance Manali-Sarchu Boder road via Rohtang Pass
from the National Highway /
State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance Nearest Airport – 71 KM from Kullu Manali
from the site to Airport at Bhuntar.
✓ Nearest Airport Nearest City – 13 KM from Manali.
✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Only water facility is available
Facility / Garbage Disposal /
Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / No

activity (if any)

22. Management/maintenance of the Required Const. of platform, Fencing around the

area / activity camping site, Drinking water, Toilet and
Electricity

23. Nearby attraction, Bhrigu lake, Rohtang Pass, Marhi

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ 1, Const. of Garbage pit

Infrastructure development 2, Const. of Platform
3, Water supply
4, Solar light/Electricity
5, Sitting areas
6, Gazebo
7, Eco Hut
25. Footfall of the area shall be taken Famous for trekking, Bhrigu lake & Dashor lake
from the DTDO of the concerned and Rotang Pass
area.

26. HD Photographs of the Site

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27. “Unique Selling Point”. A USP can

be a quality, unique feature, price or
other attraction point for tourism

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Kullu, Division: Parvati

ET Site-22: Shonda Dhar
Administrative Details

S. No Attributes Details

1. Name of site Shondadhar

2. Description of the site Shonda Dhar nestled in the Rupi Valley of Himachal
Pradesh, is a picturesque hamlet renowned for its natural
beauty and vibrant atmosphere. Surrounded by lush forests
and the plain ground around the Sacred Lake, Shonda Dhar is
a heaven for nature enthusiasts, backpackers and picnic spot.
The village offers numerous trekking opportunities,
including the famous Panchvir treks, where one can explore
pristine landscapes and religious valuable sites of Pandavas.
The paragliding site of Garsa valley near the area is attraction
for the adventure lovers its laid-back vibe, stunning scenery,
and cultural fusion make Shonda Dhara popular destination
for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure& for family
picnic’s etc

3. Site co-ordinates 31°51'53.78"N 77°13'24.17"E

4. Forest Division Parvati Forest Division

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Hurla

7. Forest Beat Shiah

8. District Kullu

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9 Land Parcel Map

10 Name of Panchayat Manjhli

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 ha

12. Existing uses of the site Nil

13. Available infrastructure No

(if any)

14. Litigation(if any) No as per available record

15. Site limitation (if any) Weather constrains

16. Access to site 200m from road head

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from nation highway 18 km

Distance from the
National Highway/State
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Nearest Airport Bhunter

distance from the site to
Nearest city Bhunter/Kullu
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Water facility available

Facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste
management.

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20. Existing infrastructure at No

the site

21 Existing Ecotourism No
facility/activity (if any)

22 Management/maintenance 1.00 ha
of the area/activity

23 Near attractions Nil

24 Potential Ecotourism Trekking, Nature walk, hiking & other basic amenities for
activity/Infrastructure visitors etc. Camping, zip line/adventure sports,
development Gazebos/kiosks, Watch towers for Forest Protection &
surveillance. Nature Park, other basic amenities for visitors
etc.

25 Footfall of the area shall Data not available

be taken from the DTDO
of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the Attached

site

27 Unique Selling Point” A -

USP can be a quality, unique
feature price, or attraction
point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-23: Dhara
Administrative Details

S. Attributes Details
No

1. Name of site DHARA

2. Description of the site Dhara Village is pretty village with some picturesque
beauty with 3600 spectacular view lush green dense Forest.
It can be said to be a fairytale village

3. Site co-ordinates 31°56'20.25"N 77°12'55.66"E

4. Forest Division Parvati

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Jari

7. Forest Beat Dhara

8. District Kullu

9. Land Parcel Map

10 Name of Panchyat Shat

Site details

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11. Total area (in Ha) 1 Hac

12. Existing uses of the site Barren land

13. Available infrastructure (if No

any)

14. Litigation(if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) Remote Location , Weather

Constraints , Limited connectivity

16. Access to site Road connectivity approximately 500m from Raod

17. Road Connectivity: By road: Nearest Road Head is at Dhara

Distance from the National
Highway/State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Nearest Airport :Bhunter

distance from the site to
Nearest city: Kullu
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Water facility

Facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste
management.

20. Existing infrastructure at No

the site

21 Existing Ecotourism No.

facility/activity (if any)

22 Management/maintenance
of the area/activity

23 Near Attractions

24 Potential Ecotourism Trekking, Nature walk, hiking & other basic amenities for visitors
activity/Infrastructure etc. Camping, Gazebos/kiosks, Watch towers for Forest Protection
development & surveillance. Nature Park, other basic amenities for visitors etc.

25 Footfall of the area shall

be taken from the DTDO

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of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached

27 Unique Selling Point” A USP -

can be a quality, unique
feature price, or attraction
point for tourist

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ET Site-24: Garsa Bihal

Administrative Details

S. No Attributes Details

1. Name of site Garsa Bihal

2. Description of the site Garsa, nestled in Himachal Pradesh's Rupi Valley, is a place
of immense mythological significance and natural
uniqueness. Garsa is the center point for the area where
tourist visiting the different adventures and photogenic sites.
The Garsa area is main attraction for paragliding lovers,
trekkers. Garsa is the main station for the tourist travelling
towards Shillagarh (Parvati dam site), Barsani Kandi treks
etc. This blend of spirituality and natural beauty makes
Garsa a unique and spiritually enriching destination for all
who visit.

3. Site co-ordinates 31°50'24.25"N 77°14'31.34"E

4. Forest Division Parvati Forest Division

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Hurla

7. Forest Beat Narol

8. District Kullu

9. Land Parcel Map

10 Name of Panchyat Garsa

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Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 0.25 Hac

12. Existing uses of the site Nil

13. Available infrastructure (if No

any)

14. Litigation(if any) No as per available record

15. Site limitation (if any) Weather constrains

16. Access to site Road Head

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from nation highway 18 km

Distance from the
National Highway/State
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Nearest Airport Bhunter

distance from the site to
Nearest city Bhunter/Kullu
(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Water facility available

Facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste
management.

20. Existing infrastructure at No

the site

21 Existing Ecotourism No
facility/activity (if any)

22 Management/maintenance No
of the area/activity

23 Near Attractions No

Potential Ecotourism activity/Infrastructure development

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24 Potential Ecotourism Botanisation tours, Bird watching & nature photography.

activity/Infrastructure Camping/pitching of Tents, Development of Camping sites.
development Rock/mountain Climbing, River crossing/Zip Lines, hiking
& rappelling etc Bird watching, Nature photography,
Botanisation tours. Nature Park/ Van Vihars & angling
along garsa & adjoining streams. Night patrolling, jungle
patrolling with staff and Village visits. Plantation activity by
visitors, Garbage collection, and installation of sinages/Sign
Boards for nature awareness. Development of Eco-trails,
Bridal/Forest Inspection Paths, watch towers, wooden
Gazibos/ kiosks, Watch towers etc Research (flora & Fauna
etc) & nature awareness activities etc.

25 Footfall of the area shall Data not available

be taken from the DTDO
of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the Attached

site

27 Unique Selling Point” A -

USP can be a quality,
unique feature price, or
attraction point for tourist

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Circle: Kullu, Division: Seraj/Banjar

ET Site-25: ECO-Green Himalayan Village Sojha

Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site ECO-Green Himalayan Village Sojha

2. Description of Site The area is proposed to be developed as Eco Green Himalayan

Village, which will act as base camp for different ecotourism
activities in the peripheral vicinity. The objective of this project
is to enhance the livelihood activities, capacity building
awareness of local community to conserve & protect nature or
Forest/Environment and to improve the socio-economic status
of local communities by way of promoting the various eco-
tourism activities in in the peripheral vicinity.

3. Site Co-ordinates 31.560697-N , 77.376519-E

4. Forest Division Seraj at Banjar

5 Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Banjar

7. Forest Beat Sojha

8. District Kullu

9. KML file of site Attached

10. Name of Panchayat Sajwar

Site Details

11. Total Area (in Hac.) 1 Hac.

12. Existing uses of the site The current site is having high potential for various ecotourism
activities . Being closer to famous tourism site such as Jalori
Pass, Raghupur Fort, Saryolsar Lake, Trekking routes-Lambhri
Trek , Lagishri Trek etc. this site

13. Available infrastructure (If any) Nil

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

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16. Access to site

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the About 50 m away from Aut-Banjar-Luhri NH-305
National Highway /State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance Nearest Airport – Bhunter (Distance-58 Km)

From the site to Nearest City – Kullu (Distance =67 Km)

(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Nil
Garbage disposal /Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21. Existing Ecotourism Nil

Facility /activity (if any)

22. Management /maintenance of the area Nil

/activity

23. Nearby attraction The site is situated 1 km from FRH Sojha. Famous Jalori Pass
is 4 km, Serolsal lake is approximately 9 km, Raghupur Fort is
approximate 7 km away from this site. This site is also well
connected with famous treks like jalori-Lambhri-Sakirn-Bathad,
Sojha-Jalori-Sakirn-kharagad, Jibhi-Sojha-Jalori- Raghupur-
Lagishar-Gadagushainietc

24. Potential Ecotourism activity / C/o Eco friendly Huts-wooden,C/o Cafeteria-eating place (All
Infrastructure development weather ), C/o Chokidar –cum-Staff /driver hut

,Landscaping/ Avenue plantation etc, Development of Eco-

trails/Paths /Ski slope development etc,C/o Gazibos or resting
places etc, Electricity, Water facilities & Sanitation -Bio
digesters toilets etc, Approach Road/Parking area, Fencing
(interlinked chain), C/o Gate etc,Development of Camping site
(6 no`s) & paragliding Site etc,

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken from Average footfall per day 120 - 150
the DTDO of the concerned area visitors

26. HD Photographs of the site

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27. Unique Selling Point. A USP can be a -

quality , unique feature , price or other
attraction point for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-26: Eco Green Himalayan Pundrik Rishi Lake

Sr. Attributes Detail
No

Administrative Detail

1. Name of Site Eco Green Himalayan Pundrik Rishi Lake

2. Description of the Green Himalayan Village as per Eco- Tourism Policy, which will
site act as base camp for different eco-tourism activities in the
peripheral vicinity. The objective of this project is to enhance the
livelihood activities, capacity building, and awareness to conserve
& protect nature of Forest/Environment and improve the socio
economic status of local communities by way of promoting the
various eco-tourism activities in the peripheral vicinity.

The site is situated 3 Km from FRH Banogi. The Tucked away in

the serene embrace of Sainj Valley, a natural wonder awaits: the
magnificent Pundrik Rishi Lake. This captivating Lake, named
after the revered local deity Pundrik Rishi, offers a mystical
experience to nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
Embark on a short but rewarding trek of approximately 2.5 km
from Deori village which is located near at Sarahan Village of
Gram Panchayat Suchain.

3. Site Co-ordinates N - 31.764725 E - 77.340457

4. Forest Division Seraj

5. Forest Circle Kullu

6. Forest Range Sainj

7. Forest Beat Deori

8. Landmark Near Durga Temple Deohari

9. District Kullu

10. Ownership authority Forest Land

11. Land Parcel map

Site Detail

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12. Total Area (in Ha.) 0.5 Ha

13. Existing use of site

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

15. Site Limitation (if The area receives heavy rainfall during winter months and thus
any Accessibility) this site remains in accessible/ cut off during winter months i.e.
from November to March

16. Connectivity to site 1) The site is located around 2.5 km from the motorable
Sainj Deohari Road and around 200 meters from Sainj to
1. Road Sarahan via Ropa road
2. Railways 2) Nearest Railway station is at Chandigarh.
3. Airways 3) Nearest Airport is at Bhunter which is around 25 Km form
the site.
17. Existing Nil
infrastructure at the
site (if any)

18. Existing Ecotourism Nil

facility/activity (if
any)

19. Footfall in nearby Average footfall per day 50 - 70 visitors

tourist areas which
shall be confirmed
form DTDO of the
concerned areas.

20. HD Photographs of
the sites

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21. HD videography of
the site

22. Nearby attractions Pundrik Rishi Lake , Durga Mata Temple Deohari, ,
i.e. Temple, Bunga Mata Temple, Raj ThatiJogani Mata, Upper Nahi
Historical to Shanghar Track.
monuments/ Places,
parks, etc.

23. Seasonality i.e March to November

Tourist season

24. Remarks

Proposed Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

25. Proposed Potential

Ecotourism activity/
• Nature Trail

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infrastructure. • Meditation
• Photography
• Bird watching
• Trekking
• Religious Trekking
• Picnic
• Botanisation
• Camping
• Adventure activities as allowed in Misc. adventure
activity rules
Infrastructure-

• Entry Gate
• Parking
• Gazebo
• Kiosk
• Souvenir Shop
• Toilets
• Sitting area with stone masonry benches
• Dustbins

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Shimla, Division: Shimla

ET Site-27: Shali Tibba
Site Name: Shalli Tibba
S. No Attributes Details
Administrative details
1 Name of site Shalli Tibba
Track starts on foot from Khatnol to Shalli
ecotourism site-4 km) Shalli ecotourism site is
an exposed ridge surrounded by deodar trees on
2 Description of the site the eastern side of Shimla, adjacent to the
Khatnol Dalaana Bag & Talosh Villages. Flora:
Deodar, Kail and Galla. Fauna: Barking Deer,
Goral, Leopard, Langur and birds etc.
3 Site Coordinates N 31°11'29.6" E 077°16'27.1"
4 Forest Division Shimla
5 Forest circle Shimla
6 Forest Range Bhajji
7 Forest Beat Khatnol
8 District Shimla
9 Kml file of the site Site KML
10 Name of Panchayat Khatnol
Site Details
11 Total area in Ha 1 hac
12 Existing uses of the site Holi treak
13 Available infrastructure( if any) nil
14 Litigation (if any) nil
15 Site limitation (if any)
From Shimla to Khatnol by bus which is about
55km from Shimla and then on foot from
16 Access to site khatnol to ecotourism site which is about 4 km
By road From Shimla To Khatnol 55km and
Road connectivity: Distance from Khatnol to ecotourism site on foot which is
from the national Highway/State about 4 km and shali temple is about 7 km from
17 Highway Main road side khatnol
Landmarks :Name and distance Bheemakali temple at Dallana and it is about 2
18 from the site km from the site
(a) Nearest Airport Jubberhati
(b)Nearest city Shimla
Water facility/Electricity
facility/Garbage Disposal/waste
19 Management N/A
20 Existing infrastructure at site Nil

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Existing ecotourism facility

21 /Activity(if any) Nil
Management /Maintenance of
22 the area /Activity Nil
Shali temple and 360' view from Shali top and
23 Near by Attraction thick Deodar forest
Potential Ecotourism
activity/Infrastructure
24 development Trekking, Camping and other adventure sports
Footfall of the area shall be
taken from the DTDO from the
25 concerned area Not available
26 HD Photographs of the site
Attached
Unique selling point". A USP
can be a quality, unique feature
,price or other attraction point
27 for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-28: Jalarg Top

Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Jalarg Top

2. Description of the site This top is a pasture land along with young crop
of deodar. The ridge is centre with a water pond. It
facilitates smooth walking of the tourist/devotees
or passerby people.

Flora: Ban, Chil and Deodar

Fauna: Goral Barking Deer, Common

Leopard, Gray Langur Indian Fox etc.

Avifauna: Eurasia jay, European Goldfinch,

Verditer flycatcher, Gray Bush cut, Black
Francolin, Yellow Billed Magpie, Plum Headed
Parakeet etc.

3. Site Co- ordinates N 31º 0’56.6″ E 77º15ʹ56.14″

N 31º0’52.57″E 77º15ʹ59.56″

4. Forest Division Shimla (Rural)

5. Forest Circle Shimla

6. Forest Range Koti

7. Forest Beat Phaneot

8. District Shimla

9. KML file of the site Site Kml

10. Name of the Panchayat Koti

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha.) 0.5

12. Existing use of the site Pasture/ Trek

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13. Available infrastructure (if any) N.A

14. Litigation (if any) N.A

15. Site limitation (if any) Accessibility to road

16. Access to site On foot nearly 0.5 Km from Koti Satlai Road

17. Road Connectivity: Distance 5 Km from Main District Road Shimla-Chail

from the National Highway /
State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance 1.Jubberhatti Airpot Shimla (50 Km)
from the site to
2. Shimla (50 Km)
Nearest Airport

Nearest City

19. Water facility / Electricity N.A

Facility / Garbage

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / Nil

activity (if any)

22. Management / maintenance of Nil

the area / activity

23. Nearby attractions Kufri and Chail

24. Potential Ecotourism activity / Trekking, Camping and other adventure sports
infrastructure development

25. Footfall of the area shall be Not available

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area

26. HD Photographs of the site Attached

27. Unique Selling Point”. A USP

can be a quality, unique feature,
price, or other attraction point
for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-29: R-20 Ichhaser

Site Name :- R-20 Ichhaser
Sr. No Attributes Details
Administrative details
1 Name of Site R-20 Ichhaser
2 Description of the site This site is situated in R-20 Ichhaser forest of Banooti
Beat .
The site is situated 13 km from Shimla city on NH-205
Shimla Kangra road. The Ecotourism site is approachable
for tourist for nearly 8 months except rainy season and
some part of winter season.
The site holds optimum temperature for tourist season
varying from 17 to 28 degree C. The site include approx.
4 Km. track passes through mixed forest of Deo, Kail,
Chil and broad leave which is generally used by local
residents.
Disadvantage of Site: The site lacks basic urinary
facilities, drinking water and electricity.
In rainy season, there is problem of leach.
3 Site Co- ordinates N 31.12 606 E077.10 072
N 31.13 270 E077.09 932
N 31.13 409 E077.10 548
4 Forest Division Shimla Forest Division
5 Forest Circle Shimla Forest Circle
6 Forest Range Taradevi Forest Range
7 Forest Beat Banooti Beat
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of site Attached
10 Name of Panchayat Dudhalati
Site details
11 Total Area (in Ha.) 0.99 Hac
12 Existing uses of the site Nil
13 Available infrastructure Nil
(if any) Ecotourism
facility
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) In rainy season, there is problem of leach.

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16 Access to site On foot nearly 500 mtrs. From Banoti to Panti Road
17 Road connectivity: 1 Km from NH 205 Shimla Mandi
Distance from the
National Highways/State
Highway
18 Land marks: Name and
Distance from the site to:
Nearest Airport Shimla Jubberhatti Airport-17 Km
Nearest Railway Station Totu Railway station-4 Km
Nearest City Shimla City -13 Km
19 Water facility/Electricity Both are need to be developed
Facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste
management
20 Existing infrastructure at Nil
the site
21 Existing Ecotourism The track is round in nature and mostly path is level walk.
facility/activity(if any) This path can be maintained and can be used as cycle
trail. Some water bodies are constructed by Forest
Department which needs maintenance will help as
drinking water for wild animals.
22 Management/maintenanc Nil
e of the area/activity

23 Nearby attraction Advance Study.

24 Potential Ecotourism Potential Ecotourism Activities Activites like Trekking
activity/Infrastructure Forest Walk Camping, bird watching, fauna sighting etc.
development Souvenir shop, open cafeteria, open gym, open theartre
etc. can also be added
Infrastructure development Improvement of streaking
path, Cycling Trail, sanitation, tents equipping etc.
25 Footfall of the area shall Not available
be taken from the DTDO
of the concerned area
26 HD Photograph Attached
27 Unique Selling Point". A -
USP can be a quality,
unique feature, price, or
other attraction point for
tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-30: Mangla Mata temple

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Mangla Mata temple

2. Description of the site It is situated in DPF-252 Salaun C.No- III, IV,

V, VI of Salaun Beat, Halog Block & Dhami
Forest Range .Total area of DPF252 Salaun C-
III, IV, V, VI is 88.80 Hac. With Deodar, Ban,
Chil, Kafal other BL species. The Total Area of
the trail is approx. 2 KM and is having good
connectivity through-Road Shimla Manali NH-
205 Near Ghandal to link road Linked to NH
205 Near Jhundla. The nearby attractions
include temple, Historical, monuments/Place
like Mangla Mata Temple Ghandal Shimla. The
said trail can be developed for cycling purposes
as well as for nature lovers and require
maintenance of the same. The carrying capacity
of the said trail has been assessed as 162persons
per day for walkers and 108 cycles per day
within the time period of 8 hours. Further
infrastructure on the Top of the ridge in Salaun
Forest like sitting, walking with small park can
be developed in the long run for better
facilitation

3. Site co-ordinates N-31 09' 53.5" E-077 03' 8.4"

N-31 09' 49.6" E-077 03' 24.0"
N-31 09' 43" E-077 03' 46.0"
N-3109' 39.4" E-077 03' 56.5"
4. Forest division Shimla

5. Forest Circle Shimla

6. Forest Range Dhami

7. Forest Beat Salaun

8. District Shimla

9. KML file of site Attached

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10. Name of Panchayat Ghandal

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha) 0.5 ha( With development for Camping site with cycling Trail

12. Existing use of the site N.A.

13. Available infrastructure (if any) No

14. Litigation (if any) No

15. Site limitation (if any) N.A.

16. Access to site -

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from the Road Shimla Manali NH-205 Near Ghandal to link road 7
National Highway / State Highway Linked to NH 205 Near Jhundla Aprox .200 Mtr.

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance from 1. Jubber Hatti Airport 28.km
the site to 2. Shimla 23 Km.
Nearest Airport
Nearest City
19. Water facility / Electricity Facility / All Facility is available Except Waste management
Garbage Disposal / Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site No Existing Infrastructure at The Site

21. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if Nil

any)

22. Management/maintenance of the area / Nil

activity

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

23 Near by attraction

24 Potential Ecotourism activity/ Development of Nature trail for cycling, preparations of huts
Infrastructure development with mud plaster.

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from NA

the DTDO of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the Site Attached

27 Unique selling point". A USP can be a -

quality, unique feature ,price or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-31: Kawaliya Top, Koti

Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Kawaliya Top, Koti

2. Description of the site This top of the hill is named Kawaliya which is
worshipped after a local deity Kali Devi. The top
of the hill is a pasture land of nearly 15 ha

Flora: Ban

Fauna: Goral Barking Deer, Common Leopard,

Gray Langur India Fox etc.

Avifauna: Eurasia jay, European Goldfinch,

Verditer flycatcher, Gray Bushcut, Black
Francolin, Yeloow Billed Magpie, Plum Headed
Parakeet etc.

3. Site Co- ordinates N-30039’51” E77016’52”

N-300 59’16” E770 16’52”

4. Forest Division Shimla Forest Division

5. Forest Circle Shimla Forest Circle

6. Forest Range Koti

7. Forest Beat Karoli

8. District Shimla

9. KML file of the site Site Kml

10. Name of the Panchayat Satlai

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha.) Approximate 1 ha.

12. Existing use of the site Pasture / Holy Trek

13. Available infrastructure (if any) N.A.

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14. Litigation (if any) N. A

15. Site limitation (if any) Accessibility to road

16. Access to site On foot nearly 1 Km from Koti Satlai Road

17. Road Connectivity: Distance

from the National Highway /
State Highway 8 Km from Main District Road Shimla – Chail

18. Landmarks: Name and Distance

from the site to
1. Jubberhatti Airport Shimla (50 Km)
Nearest Airport 2. Shimla (50Km)
Nearest City

19. Water facility / Electricity

Facility / Garbage N.A

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21. Existing Ecotourism facility /

activity (if any) Nil

22. Management / maintenance of

the area / activity Nil

23. Nearby attractions Kufri and Chail

24. Potential Ecotourism activity /

infrastructure development Trekking, Camping and other adventure sports

25. Footfall of the area shall be

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area Not available

26. HD Photographs of the site Attached

27. Unique Selling Point”. A USP

can be a quality, unique feature,
price, or other attraction point
for tourist -

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Shimla, Division: Theog

ET Site-32: Mahasu
Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Mahasu (Nature Camp)

2. Description of the site Site is located approximately 14 km from Kotkhai

3. Site co-ordinates 31.094916*N 77.503111*E

4. Forest Division Theog

5. Forest Circle Shimla

6. Forest Range Kotkhai

7. Forest Beat Mahasu

8. District Shimla

9. KML file of Site

10. Name of Panchayat

11. Total area (in Ha) 0.25 ha.

12. Existing uses of the site Forest

13. Available infrastructure (if To be developed

any)

14. Litigation(if any) Without encumbrances

15. Site limitation (if any) Limited exposure

16. Access to site Connected by the link road from Kotkhai located
approximately 14 km away

17. Road Connectivity: Distance 14 km link road connectivity from NH 705

from the National
Highway/State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and 80 km (Jubbar Hatti Airport)

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distance from the site to 65 Km (Shimla)

(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Water and power connection are available due to
Facility/Garbage vicinity of Forest Rest Houses.
Disposal/Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the As per Sr. No 13

site

21. Existing Ecotourism Forest Rest House having two sets with online
facility/activity (if any) booking and two home stay nearby accessed by
tourists through on line booking

22. Management/maintenance of To be developed

the area/activity

23 Nearby attractions

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping/Tenting/Trekking, bungee jumping,

activity/Infrastructure cycling, adventure activities etc.
development

25. Footfall of the area shall be

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique Selling Point". A USP

can be a quality, unique
feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-33: Dalog-ghatti
Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Dalog -Ghatti

2. Description of the site Site is located approximately 9 km from Matiana

3. Site co-ordinates 31.222177*N 77.345028*E

4. Forest Division Theog

5. Forest Circle Shimla

6. Forest Range Theog

7. Forest Beat Chadara

8. District Shimla

9. KML file of Site

10. Name of Panchayat

Site Details

11. Total area (in Ha) 0.50 ha

12. Existing uses of the site Forest

13. Available infrastructure (if To be developed

any)

14. Litigation(if any) Without encumbrances

15. Site limitation (if any) Limited exposure

16. Access to site Connected by the link road from Matiana located
approximately 9 km away

17. Road Connectivity: Distance 9 km link road connectivity from NH 5

from the National
Highway/State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and 69 km (Jubbar Hatti Airport)

distance from the site to
54 Km (Shimla)

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(a) Nearest Airport

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity To be developed

Facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste management

20. Existing infrastructure at the As per Sr.No 13

site

21. Existing Ecotourism To be developed

facility/activity (if any)

22. Management/maintenance of To be developed

the area/activity

23 Nearby attractions The site has the potential to attract many nature
loving tourists developed to tap potential for revenue
generation through adventure, camping tenting ,
trekking etc. and other outdoor activities

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping/Tenting/Trekking, bungee jumping,

activity/Infrastructure cycling, etc.
development

25. Footfall of the area shall be

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique Selling Point". A USP

can be a quality, unique
feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Rampur, Division: Ani

ET Site-34: Raghupur Fort

Administrative details of Eco Tourism site at Raghupur Fort

Sr.
Attributes Details
No.
1 Name of Site Raghupur Fort
The Site is located approximately 2Km from the
Jalori Pass. Approximated heights of Raghupur
fort is 10500 feet. Proposed Eco tourism site is
2 Description of the site approachable for tourists 8-9 months and 2-3
month of winter season are not approachable due
to heavy snow fall. The location of site is very
beautiful. There is an ancient fort of British time.
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.31’59.19”ºE 77.21’23.03ºN
4 Forest Division Ani
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Chowai
7 Forest Beat Karshala
8 District Kullu
9 KML File of site
10 Name of Panchayat Fanounti
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.5 ha
12 Existing use of the site 0.5 ha
13 Available infrastructure (if any) None
14 Litigation (if any) The site is free of litigation.
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
The site is about 2Km from the roadside, NH
16 Access to site
305
Road Connectivity : Distance from the National Highway NH-305 and 2KM from Jalori
17
National Highway/ State Highway Pass
Landmarks : Name and Distance from
the site to
18 Nearest Airport
Nearest City 80 Km – Bhuntar Airport
85Km - Kullu
Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility is available but electricity is not
19
Garbage Disposal /Waste management available.
20 Existing infrastructure at the site As per Sr. No. 13
Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (
21 As per Sr. No. 13
if any)

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Management / maintenance of the area

22 HP Forest Department
/ activity
A dense forest of Ban and Kharsu, blanketed in
snow during the winter season, captivates
23 Nearby attractions visitors with its natural beauty. The
beautification of the site further enhances its
appeal to tourists.
Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Adventure activities like Skiing, Camping,
Trekking, Bird Watching, Forest Walk, Wild life
sighting (Black bear).
Potential Ecotourism activity / Commercial like souvenir food cords as the site
24
Infrastructure development falls near national highway (NH-05).
Infrastructure Development:-
Swiss Tents, cottages, Adventure Park, food
cords, commercial souvenir shops etc.
Foot fall of the area shall be taken
25
from the DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site Attached
Unique selling point A USP can be a
27 quality, unique feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist.
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-35: Baga Sarahan

Sr.
Attributes Details
No.
Administrative details
Sr.
Attributes Details
No.
1 Name of Site Baga Sarahan
The Site is located approximately 35 Km from the
2 Description of the site
NH 05 and the site is on road side
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.33’03.93”ºE 77.31’47.76ºN
4 Forest Division Ani
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Arsu at Nirmand
7 Forest Beat Sarahan
8 District Kullu
9 KML File of site
10 Name of Panchayat Sarahan
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.5 ha
12 Existing use of the site 0.5 ha
13 Available infrastructure (if any) None
14 Litigation (if any) The site is free of litigation.
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is on the roadside,
Road Connectivity : Distance
The site situated at the distance of 35 Km from NH-
17 from the National Highway/
05
State Highway
Landmarks : Name and Distance
from the site to
18 Nearest Airport
Nearest City 150 Km – Bhuntar Airport
155Km - Kullu
Water facility/ Electricity
19 Facility/ Garbage Disposal Water facility and electricity is available.
/Waste management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site As per Sr. No. 13
Existing Ecotourism facility /
21 As per Sr. No. 13
activity ( if any)

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Management / maintenance of
22 HP Forest Department
the area / activity
A dense forest of Deodar, blanketed in snow during
the winter season, captivates visitors with its natural
23 Nearby attractions
beauty. The beautification of the site further enhances
its appeal to tourists.
Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Adventure activities like Skiing, Camping, Trekking,
Bird Watching, Forest Walk, Wild life sighting
(Black bear) cycling eKart riding and Para gliding
Potential Ecotourism activity / etc.
24
Infrastructure development

Infrastructure Development:-
Swiss Tents, cottages, Adventure Park, food cords,
commercial souvenir shops etc.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-36: Jalori Pass

Sr.
Attributes Details
No.
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Jalori Pass

The Site is located alongside of NH 305 and

about 200-300 mtr road is light vehicle. There
2 Description of the site is a 360* point. At the distance of 4-5 Km there
is lake of Mata Budi Nagin. The flow of tourist
are continue on this way for the 6-8 month.

3 Site Co-ordinates 31.232’06.96ºE 77.22’45.99ºN

4 Forest Division Ani
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Chowai
7 Forest Beat Lohal
8 District Kullu
9 KML File of site
10 Name of Panchayat Khanag
v Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 1 ha
12 Existing use of the site 0.5 ha developed by HP Forest Corporation
13 Available infrastructure (if any) None
14 Litigation (if any) The site is free of litigation.
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
The site is about 0.5Km from the NH 305 and
16 Access to site
also available link road to the site

Road Connectivity: Distance from the

17 National Highway NH-305
National Highway/ State Highway

Landmarks: Name and Distance from

the site to
18 ü Nearest Airport
ü Nearest City 80 Km – Bhuntar Airport
85Km - Kullu

Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility is available but electricity is not
19
Garbage Disposal /Waste management available.

20 Existing infrastructure at the site As per Sr. No. 13

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Existing Ecotourism facility / activity

21 As per Sr. No. 13
(if any)
Management / maintenance of the area
22 HP Forest Department
/ activity
A dense forest of Ban and Kharsu, blanketed in
snow during the winter season, captivates
23 Nearby attractions visitors with its natural beauty. The
beautification of the site further enhances its
appeal to tourists.
Potential Ecotourism activities: -
Ø Adventure activities like Skiing, Camping,
Trekking, Bird Watching, Forest Walk, Wild
life sighting (Black bear).
Ø Commercial like souvenir food cords as the
Potential Ecotourism activity / site falls on national highway (NH-305).
24
Infrastructure development Ø Spiritual Lake of Budi Nagin at Place
Sareulsour is about 4KM from the site.
Ø 360º point is about 300 mtr. Distance.
Infrastructure Development: -
Ø Swiss Tents, cottages, Adventure Park, food
cords, commercial souvenir shops etc.

Foot fall of the area shall be taken Swiss Tents, cottages, adventure park, food
25
from the DTDO of the concerned area cords, commercial souvenir shops etc.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached

Unique selling points A USP can be a
27 quality, unique feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist.
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Rampur, Division: Kotgarh

ET Site-37: Narkanda Nature Camp
Sr. No. Attributes Details
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Narkanda (Nature Camp)
2 Description of the site The Site is located approximately 1 km
from Narkanda
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.294932ºE 77.444635ºN
4 Forest Division Kotgarh
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Kumarsain
7 Forest Beat Oddi
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of site Attached through e-mail
10 Name of Panchyat Karewthi
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.6+0.3 ha
12 Existing use of the site 0.6 ha developed by HP Forest
Corporation
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Log Hut = 6 Nos, Canteen / Restaurant =
1 No(in Poor Condition)
14 Litigation (if any) The site is free of litigation.
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is conveniently located by the
roadside, NH 05 (drive in)
17 Road Connectivity : Distance from On National Highway NH-05
the National Highway/ State
Highway
18 Landmarks : Name and Distance
from the site to
a) Nearest Airport 105 Km – Jubbarhatti Airport
b) Nearest City 75 Km - Shimla

19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility and electricity is available.

Garbage Disposal /Waste The garbage disposal/waste management
management done with the help of Nagar Panchayat
Narkanda.
20 Existing infrastructure at the site As per Sr. No. 13
21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity As per Sr. No. 13
( if any)

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22 Management / maintenance of the Being managed/maintained by Forest

area / activity Corporation, Shimla, H.P.
23 Nearby attractions
Beside the NH 5 easy to approach in all kind
of weather. You can covered this place
during the visit Narkanda Hattu tample &
TanniJubber lake. Heavy show fal take place
during the winter
24 Potential Ecotourism activity / Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Infrastructure development
Ø Adventure activities like Skiing are
available nearby 500 meter, Camping,
Trekking, Bird Watching, Forest Walk,
Wild life sighting (Black bear).
Ø Commercial like souvenir food cords
as the site falls on national highway
(NH-05).
Ø High tourist footfall in winters from
15th December to 1st March, because of
snowfall and related adventure activities.
Infrastructure Development:-
Ø Swiss Tents, cottages, Adventure
Park, food cords, commercial souvenir
shops etc.
Footfall of the area shall be taken from the
DTDO of the concerned area. The informatin is being sought from DTDO,
but as per the information obtained from
neraby hotliers for a period of 5 months,
approx 267 persons visit Narkanda and
25 nearby areas per day
HD Photographs of the site Attached through e-mail
26
Unique Selling Point" AUSP can be a
quality, unique feature price, or other Winter Tourism hub, where activities like,
attraction point of Tourist tube slide, trekking, zipline, these activities
27 are carried out during seasons

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-38: Sara Thach

Site Name: Sara Thach

Sr. Attributes Details
No.
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Sara Thach
2 Description of the site The Site is located approximately 8 km from
Narkanda
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.262640ºN 77.416600ºE
4 Forest Division Kotgarh
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Kumarsain
7 Forest Beat Dhalli
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of Site Attached through e-mail
10 Name of Panchyat Karewthi
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.9 ha
12 Existing use of the site Not utilized so far
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is conveniently located by the
roadside, on Narkanda Kainchi to Jammu
Thach to Derthu Mata Temple (drive in)
17 Road Connectivity : Distance from The site is 6 kms from National Highway
the National Highway/ State
Highway
18 Landmarks : Name and Distance
from the site to
ü Nearest Airport 115 Km – Jubbarhatti Airport
ü Nearest City 80 Km - Shimla

19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ No Water facility and electricity is available

Garbage Disposal /Waste till now.Water supply can be taken from
management LWSS Kurpan Khad at this site.
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nil
21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity Nil
( if any)
22 Management / maintenance of the Nil
area / activity
23 Nearby attractions Derthu mata Tample

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Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24 Potential Ecotourism activity / Potential Ecotourism activities: -
Infrastructure development Ø Adventure activities like Hiking,Mountain
biking Rock Climbing, Burma Bridge, Zip
Line, Zorbing Ball, Camping, Trekking, Bird
Watching, Forest Walk, Wild life sighting
(Black bear) ice sketing, igloo, tube slide,
sledging,snow treking, tunnel tube slide,snow
siking, Yoga, meditation & awareness
activities, exhibition of local Art and culture
inc. the local Folk dance, water sports
activities and Derthu mata Temple.
Ø High tourist footfall in summers from 15th
April to 15th September..
Infrastructure Development: -
Proper interlink chain fencing, wildlife Sign
boards & information board, Benches,
Gazebo, Swiss Tents, cottages, adventure
park, food canteens, toilets, commercial
souvenir shops maintence and upgradation of
Sara pond inc. wooden fencing, selfipoint and
view point etc.
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken The information is being sought from DTDO,
from the DTDO of the concerned but as per the information obtained from
area. nearby hoteliers for a period of 5 months,
approx. 157 persons visit Narkanda and
nearby areas per day.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached through e-mail

27 Unique Selling Point" AUSP can be a Winter Tourism hub, where activities like,
quality, unique feature price, or other tube slide, trekking, zipline, these activities
attraction point of Tourist are carried out during seasons

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-39: Jamuda
Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details
1 Name of Site Jhamunda
2 Description of the site The Site is located approximately 5 km
from Narkanda
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.250692ºE 77.491196ºN
4 Forest Division Kotgarh
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Kotgarh
7 Forest Beat Hattu
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of Site Atteched through email
10 Name of Panchyat Jadoon
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.99 ha
12 Existing use of the site The site is used for pitching of tents by
the granting the permissions.
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is conveniently located by the
roadside, on Narkanda Hattu road (drive
in)
17 Road Connectivity : Distance from the On State Highway towards Kotgarh -
National Highway/ State Highway Thanedhar, a separate link road to Hattu
Temple at Shillikandli (2 km from
Narkanda NH-05).
18 Landmarks : Name and Distance from
the site to
I. Nearest Airport 110 Km – Jubbarhatti Airport
II. Nearest City 75 Km - Shimla

19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ No Water facility and electricity is

Garbage Disposal /Waste management available at this site. The garbage
disposal/waste management can be done
with the help of Nagar Panchayat
Narkanda.

20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

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21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity ( Nil

if any)
22 Management / maintenance of the area Nil
/ activity
23 Nearby attractions The site Jhamunda is situated on the way
to Narkanda-Hattu Temple road Jo-Bagh,
Hattu Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism activity / Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Infrastructure development Ø Adventure activities like Hiking, Rock
Climbing, Burma Bridge, Zip Line,
Zorbing Ball, Camping, Trekking, Bird
Watching, Forest Walk, Wild life
sighting (Black bear) ice sketing, igloo,
tube slide, sledging,snow treking, tunnel
tube slide,snow siking, Yoga, meditation
& awareness activities, exivition of local
Art and culture inc. the local Folk dance,
water sports activities and old village
temple Khaner.

Ø High tourist footfall in winters from

15th December to 1st March, because of
snowfall and related adventure activities.

Infrastructure Development:-
Proper interlink chain fencing, wildlife
Sign boards & information board,
Benches, Gazebo, Swiss Tents, cottages,
adventure park, food canteens, toilets,
commercial souvenir shops maintence
and upgradation of Jhamunda lake inc.
wooden fencing, selfipoint and view
point etc.
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from The information is being sought from
the DTDO of the concerned area. DTDO, but as per the information
obtained from nearby hoteliers for a
period of 5 months, approx. 267 persons
visit Narkanda and nearby areas per day.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached through email

Unique Selling Point" AUSP can be a
quality, unique feature price, or other Winter Tourism hub, where activities like,
attraction point of Tourist tube slide, trekking, zipline, these activities
27 are carried out during seasons

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-40: Sidhpur

Site Name: Sidhpur

Sr. Attributes Details
No.
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Sidhpur
2 Description of the site The Site is located approximately 6 km from
Narkanda
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.260298ºE 77.503580ºN
4 Forest Division Kotgarh
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Kotgarh
7 Forest Beat Narkanda
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of Site Attached through e-mail
10 Name of Panchyat GP Jarol
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.84 ha
12 Existing use of the site The site is used for pitching of tents by the
granting the permissions.
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is conveniently located by the
roadside, on Narkanda-Baghi--Rohru (old HT
road) road aprox. 6 KM from Narkanda.
17 Road Connectivity : Distance from Yes, site is on Narkanda-Baghi--Rohru (old
the National Highway/ State HT road) road aprox. 6 KM from Narkanda.
Highway
18 Landmarks : Name and Distance
from the site to
ü Nearest Airport 110 Km – Jubbarhatti Airport
ü Nearest City 75 Km - Shimla

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19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility is availble, IPH water supply
Garbage Disposal /Waste line available approx. 500m far. and
management electricity is available aprrox. 200m far from
the site. The garbage disposal/waste
management can be done with the help of
Nagar Panchayat Narkanda.

20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity Local peoples every year organized skking
( if any) activities and mounteniring institute is also
acvtively organizing winter sports activities.
22 Management / maintenance of the After the completion of above mention
area / activity activities local peoples are organized the
cleaning drive of this site.
23 Nearby attractions Hattu Temple, Tani Jubbar lake
24 Potential Ecotourism activity / Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Infrastructure development Ø Adventure activities like Hiking, Rock
Climbing, Burma Bridge, Zip Line, Zorbing
Ball, Camping, Trekking, Bird Watching,
Forest Walk, Wild life sighting (Black bear)
ice sketing, igloo, tube slide, sledging,snow
treking, tunnel tube slide,snow siking, Yoga,
meditation & awareness activities, exhibition
of local Art and culture inc. the local Folk
dance, water sports activities.

Ø High tourist footfall in summers from 15th

April to 15th September..
Infrastructure Development:-
Proper interlink chain fencing, wildlife Sign
boards & information board, Benches,
Gazebo, Swiss Tents, cottages, adventure
park, food canteens, toilets, commercial
souvenir shops.
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken The information is being sought from DTDO,
from the DTDO of the concerned but as per the information obtained from
area. nearby hoteliers for a period of 5 months,
approx. 150 persons visit Narkanda and
nearby areas per day.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached through e-mail

27 Unique Selling Point" AUSP can be a Winter tourism hub, where activities like skie
quality, unique feature price, or other tube slide, trekking Zipline. These activities
attraction point of Tourist are carried out during season

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-41: Dhomri

Site Name: Dhomri

Sr. No. Attributes Details
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Dhomri
2 Description of the site The Site is located approximately 500 m
from Narkanda
3 Site Co-ordinates 31.259432ºE 77.454328ºN
4 Forest Division Kotgarh
5 Forest Circle Rampur
6 Forest Range Kotgarh
7 Forest Beat Narkanda
8 District Shimla
9 KML file of Site Attached through e-mail
10 Name of Panchyat GP Madhawani
Site detail
11 Total Area (in Ha) 0.67 ha
12 Existing use of the site The site is used for pitching of tents by
the granting the permissions.
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site Limitation (if any) None
16 Access to site The site is conveniently located by the
roadside, on Narkanda Thanedhar road
(drive in)
17 Road Connectivity : Distance from the On State Highway towards Kotgarh -
National Highway/ State Highway Thanedhar ( 500m from Narkanda NH-
05).
18 Landmarks : Name and Distance from
the site to
ü Nearest Airport 110 Km – Jubbarhatti Airport
ü Nearest City 70 Km - Shimla
19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ No Water facility and electricity is
Garbage Disposal /Waste management available at this site. The garbage
disposal/waste management can be done
with the help of Nagar Panchayat
Narkanda.

20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nil

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21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity Local peoples every year organized

(if any) skking activities and mounteniring
institute is also acvtively organizing
winter sports activities.
22 Management / maintenance of the area After the completion of above mention
/ activity activities local peoples are organized the
cleaning drive of this site.
23 Nearby attractions Narkanda
24 Potential Ecotourism activity / Potential Ecotourism activities:-
Infrastructure development Ø Adventure activities like Hiking, Rock
Climbing, Burma Bridge, Zip Line,
Zorbing Ball, Camping, Trekking, Bird
Watching, Forest Walk, Wild life
sighting (Black bear) ice sketing, igloo,
tube slide, sledging,snow treking, tunnel
tube slide,snow siking, Yoga, meditation
& awareness activities, exivition of local
Art and culture inc. the local Folk dance.

Ø High tourist footfall in winters from

15th December to 1st March, because of
snowfall and related adventure activities.

Infrastructure Development:-
Proper interlink chain fencing, wildlife
Sign boards & information board,
Benches, Gazebo, Swiss Tents, cottages,
adventure park, food canteens, toilets
with the sewage faclities , commercial
souvenir shops.
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from The information is being sought from
the DTDO of the concerned area. DTDO, but as per the information
obtained from nearby hoteliers for a
period of 5 months, approx. 267 persons
visit Narkanda and nearby areas per day.

26 HD Photographs of the site Attached through e-mail

27 Unique Selling Point" AUSP can be a Winter tourism hub, where activities like
quality, unique feature price, or other skie, tube slide, trekking, zipline, skie
attraction point of Tourist slope, and various camp are organized by
various organizations regarding skie.
These activities are carried out during
season. There was a skie
championship/camp which was
organized by HP para sprots association.

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

Circle: Bilaspur, Division: Bilaspur

ET Site-42: Bandla Dhar
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Bandla

2. Description of the site Bandla is a picturesque village located in the

Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, renowned
for its natural beauty and rich recreational
offerings. At an altitude of 1,350 meters above
sea level, Bandla Dhar, the village's primary
attraction, offers stunning views of Bilaspur
town and the Govind Sagar reservoir

3. Site Co-ordinate 31o 20’ 35.90” 76o 47’ 18.52”

31o 20’ 30.64” 76o 47’ 22.59”

31o 20’ 20.94” 76o 47’ 23.90”

31o 20’ 00.76” 76o 47’ 01.76”

4. Forest Division Bilaspur Forest Division

5. Forest Circle Bilaspur Forest Circle

6. Forest Range Sadar

7. Forest Beat Lakhanpur

8. District Bilaspur

9. KML file of site Already emailed on dated 20.02.2025 at 12:10PM

10. Name of Panchayat Bandla

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha.) 0.5ha

12. Existing use of the site FRH ,view point and nature trail

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13. Available infrastructure (if any) 5 rooms, dining hall, kitchen and caretaker room

14. Litigation (if any) -

15. Site limitation (if any) -

16. Access to site By Road

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from 10 Kms from NH 205 passes through Bilaspur
the National Highway / State town of Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh
Highway

18. Landmarks:- Name and Distance Chandigarh

from the site to
Bilaspur
✓ Nearest Airport
✓ Nearest City
19. Water Facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility and electricity facility is available
Garbage Disposal/ Waste and garbage disposal plan will be submitted
Management shortly

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 5 rooms, dining hall, kitchen and caretaker room

21. Existing Ecotourism facility/ activity FRH ,eco trails and view point
(if any)

22. Management / maintenance of the -

area/ activity

23. Nearby attractions Govind Sagar Lake, Paragliding Sites etc.

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Bird watching, camping, Trekking, Botanization,

Infrastructure development nature trails, Meditation, photography &
videography, picnic, cycling etc.

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken 10,000

from the DTDO of the concerned
area

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already emailed on dated 20.02.2025 at 12:10PM

27. Unique Selling point . A USP can be -

quality, unique feature, price or
other attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-43: Bahadurpur
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Bahadurpur

2. Description of the site It is located 55 kilometers from the capital of

Himachal Pradesh. It is located 6 kilometres
above Namhol. The main attractions of the site
are historic Bahadurpur Fort and the lush Cedar
Forest.

3. Site Co-ordinates 31o 13’ 39.46” 76o 52’ 06.89”

31o 13’ 41.78” 76o 52’ 07.97”

31o 13’ 44.76” 76o 52’ 09.52”

31o 13’ 44.15” 76o 52’ 16.95”

4. Forest Division Bilaspur Forest Division

5. Forest Circle Bilaspur Forest Circle

6. Forest Range Sadar

7. Forest Beat Bahadurpur

8. District Bilaspur

9. KML file of Site Already emailed on dated 20.02.2025 at 12:10PM

10. Name of Panchayat Ghyal

Site details

11. Total Area (in Ha.) 1 Ha.

12. Existing use of the site FRH and view point, nature trail

13. Available infrastructure (if any) 3 rooms with attached bathroom, dining hall
,Kitchen and caretaker room

14. Litigation (if any) Nil

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15. Site limitation (if any) Nil

16. Access to site Reaching Tepra is relatively easy, with several

routes available for visitors. The Tepra village is
approximately 10 kilometers from Namhol on
the Shimla-Bilaspur National Highway (NH).
This proximity to a major highway makes Tepra
accessible by various means of transport.
Visitors can travel by bus or private vehicles,
with the route offering scenic views and a
pleasant journey through the hills of Himachal
Pradesh

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from 10 KMs from NH 205 passes through Namhol in
the National Highway / State Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh
Highway

18. Landmarks:- Name and Distance Chandigarh

from the site to
Bilaspur
✓ Nearest Airport
✓ Nearest City
19. Water Facility/ Electricity Facility/ Water facility and electricity facility is available
Garbage Disposal/ Waste and garbage disposal plan will be submitted
Management shortly

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Forest Rest House having three rooms, dining
hall & kitchen, caretaker room

21. Existing Ecotourism facility/ activity Nature trails and view point
(if any)

22. Management / maintenance of the -

area/ activity

23. Nearby Attractions Bandla Hills Paragliding Sites, Govind Sagar Lake
etc.

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Bird watching, camping, Trekking, Botanization,

Infrastructure development nature trails, Meditation, photography &
videography, picnic etc.

25. Footfall of the area shall be taken 8000 person/year

from the DTDO of the concerned

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area

26. HD Photographs of the Site Already emailed on dated 20.02.2025 at 12:10PM

27. Unique Selling point. A USP can be -

quality, unique feature, price or
other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Mandi, Division: Mandi

ET Site-44: Ansar

S.No. Attribute Details

Administrative Details

1. Name of site Ansar

2. Description of the site Ansar is a small village/ hamlet in Distt. Mandi (H.P.) Ansar is a
hidden treasure to retreat in the Mandi just 70 km from there.
Situated in the lower range of Himalayas, the ansar valley
provides a set of peaceful, breathtaking and mind absorbing
experience of a lifetime. This place is surrounded by dense forest
of Deodar , Ban, Kail etc.Kali Nag Temple and Jalpa Mata
Temple are the Key attraction.

3. Site co.ordinates ( 4-5 N- 31049’48’’ E-077008’52’’

Locations)
N- 31049’30’’ E-077008’28’’

N- 31049’46’’ E-077007’27’’

N- 31049’46’’ E-077008’51’’

N- 31049’12’’ E-077008’14’’

4 Forest Division Mandi

5 Forest Circle Mandi

6 Forest Range Panarsa

7 Forest Beat Balu

8 District Mandi

9 Ownership Authority Forest Department

10 Land parcel map

Site Details

11 Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Hac.

12 Existing use of the site No

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13 Available infrastructure 1. Inspection hut, Balu

(if any)
2. Van Thana building Balu

14 Litigation (if any) -No-

15 Site limitation (if any) -No-

16 Assess to site

17 Road connectivity: 14 Km from Chandigarh – Manali National highway.

Distance from the
National Highway/State 3 km From Balu Village.
Highway

18 Landmarks: Name and

Distance from the site to:

--Nearest Airport

--Nearest City
Bhuntar Airport =25 km

Kullu =35 km

19 Water facilities/Electricity All these facilities can be easily procured.

facility/Garbage
Disposal/Waste
Management

20 Existing infrastructure at Vanthana Building(3 Km)

the site
Log Hut balu(3 Km)

Gang hut Shehal Top (7Km)

21 Existing Ecotourism -Nil-

facility/activity (if any)

22 Management/Maintenance By Forest Department

of the area/activity

23 Remarks -

Potential Ecotourism Activities and infrastructure

24 Potential Ecotourism • Trekking through dense deodar , Ban, Kail Forest &
Activity/Infrastructure Perennial Nallas.
• C/O Walking Trail to Visit Historical Kali Nag Temple.

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development • C/O Camping Site.

• Land Development Activities.
• Nature Themed Park.
• C/O Resting Points in Dense Forest.
• Repair of Existing Infrastructure.
25 Footfall of the area shall
be taken from the DTDO
of the concerned area

26 Required Physical • C/O Camping Site & Mud house.

infrastructure • C/O Toilets.
• Enclosure for the camping site.
• Storage Tank for Drinking Water.
• C/O Garbage Disposal/Waste Management pits.

27 HD Photographs of the
Site

28 HD video graphs of the

site

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-45: Dhuma Devi

Sr.No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of site Dhuma Devi

2. Description of the site Camping sites+ Rest House

3. Site co-ordinates N-31039’38”E- 77000’48”

4. Forest Division Mandi

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Mandi

7. Forest Beat Chabhuan

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of site Yes

10 Name of Panchayat Dhuma Devi

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1 Ha.

12. Existing uses of the site No

13. Available infrastructure (if any) No

14. Litigation(if any) No

15. Site limitation (if any) Attached the Boundary in left side of Pandoh Range

16. Access to site Mandi to Dhuma Devi

17. Road Connectivity: Distance from Mandi to Dhuma Devi Road 22 Km from NH Kiratpur -
the National Highway/State Manali
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance (a) Dhuma Devi Bhunter Airport distance covered about
from the site to 40 Km.

(a) Nearest Airport (b) Dhuma Devi to Mandi distance covered about 22 Km.

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity Yes

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste

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management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Rest House

21 Existing Ecotourism No
facility/activity(if any)

22 Management/maintenance of the Camping sites+ Rest House

area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Dhuma Devi Temple

24 Potential Ecotourism Camping sites+ Rest House

activity/Infrastructure development

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken -

from the DTDO of the concerned
area.

26 Required Physical Infrastructure No

27 Unique Selling Point” A USP can -

be a quality, unique feature, price,or
other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-46: Camping site Rachera

Sr.No. Attributes Details
Administrative details: -
1 Name of Site Camping site Rachera
2 Description of the site Chill tree Forest
3 Site co-ordinates N31044’44’’ E76052’27’’
4 Forest Division Mandi
5 Forest circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Kotli
7 Forest Beat Kotli
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site Already sent
10 Name of Panchyat Sai
Site details
11 Total area in (Ha) 0.3 ha
12 Existing uses of the site Campus near building of Trekker Hut ( under
Construction
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Trekker Hut under Construction
14 Litigation (if any) No.
15 Site limitation (if any) Fire Prone
16 Access to site By road
17 Road Connectivity Distance from NH70.003 from Saigaloo to Saigloo 6km
the National Highway state
Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and distance Bhuntar (kullu) Mandi
from the site to
a) Nearest Aiport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Facility Water facility/Electricity
Garbage Disposal /Waste Facility available through the under
Management Construction building at Trekker hut
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Trekker hut building under Construction
21 Existing Ecotourism Nature trail
Facility/activity (if any)
22 Management/maintenance of the Fencing is required around the camping site .
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Rachera Dev Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Nature trail
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be s taken
from the DTDO of the concerned
area.
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique Selling Point.”A USP can
be a quality, unique feature, price,
or other attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit/joint inspection of the Ecotourism Site

ET Site-47: Camping site Janitary

Sr.No. Attributes Details
Administrative details:-
1 Name of Site Camping site Janitary
2 Description of the site N31046’47.85’’ E076049;06.48’’=1683 mtr
3 Site co-ordinates N31046’48.05’’E76049’05.52’’=1679 mtr
4 Forest Division Mandi
5 Forest circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Kotli
7 Forest Beat Janitary
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site Already sent
10 Name of Panchyat Lagdhar
Site details
11 Total area in (Ha) 0.7 ha
12 Existing uses of the site FRH Janitary for Ecotourism
13 Available infrastructure (if any) FRH Janitary /Kitchen
14 Litigation (if any) ---
15 Site limitation (if any) Fie Prone during summer
16 Access to site By road
17 Road Connectivity Distance from NH70.003 from Lagdhar to FRH Janitary
the National Highway state
Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and distance Bhuntar (kullu) Mandi
from the site to
a) Nearest Aiport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Facility Water facility/Electricity
Garbage Disposal /Waste Facility available at entry site
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site FRH Janitary /kitchen /Ploti have been mark at
Existing site
21 Existing Ecotourism Nature trail
Facility/activity (if any)
22 Management/maintenance of the Fencing is required around the camping site
area/activity Pine needle collection is also required during
sunned
23 Nearby attractions Janitary Temple, Baba Kamlahiya Temple,
Gurudwara
24 Potential Ecotourism Park can be development at Existing site
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be s taken
from the DTDO of the concerned
area.

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26 HD Photographs of the site Attached

27 Unique Selling Point.”A USP can Ban/deodar forest around & bound with the
be a quality, unique feature, price, serenity of nature
or other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-48: Garh at Kandhi Top

Sr. Attributes Details
No.

Administrative details

1. Name of site Garh at Kandhi Top

2. Description of the site Camping sites+ Mud House+ Wooden Hoses

3. Site co-ordinates N-31049’33”E- 77004’45”

4. Forest Division Mandi

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Kataula

7. Forest Beat Baggi

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of site Yes

10 Name of Panchayat Tihri

Site details

11. Total area (in Ha) 1.00 Ha.

12. Existing uses of the site No

13. Available infrastructure (if any) No

14. Litigation(if any) No

15. Site limitation (if any) Attached the Boundary in left side of Lakshal Beat &
Reharoo Beat

16. Access to site Tihri to Garh at Kandhi Top

17. Road Connectivity: Distance State Highway Mandi to Kataula Bajaura

from the National Highway/State
Highway

18. Landmarks: Name and distance (a) Garh to Bhunter Airport distance covered about

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from the site to 23Km.

(a) Nearest Airport (b) Garh to Kullu distance covered about 32 Km.

(b) Nearest City

19. Water facility/Electricity No

Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Inspection Hut

21 Existing Ecotourism No
facility/activity(if any)

22 Management/maintenance of the Camping sites+ Mud House+ Wooden Hoses

area/activity

23 Nearby attractions Dev Adi Brahma Temple, Munjhak Top for trekking

24 Potential Ecotourism Camping sites+ Mud House+ Wooden Hoses

activity/Infrastructure
development

25 Footfall of the area shall be -

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site

27 Unique Selling Point’, A USP -

can be a quality, unique, feature,
price, or other attraction point
for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-49: Dayna Park

Sr. No. Attributes Details

Administrative details

1 Name of Site Dayna Park

2 Description of the site The site is Located on the Ghoghar Dhar. It is

approximately 30 km from Mandi Town Via
Katindhi. Site is Located on the road to Barot and
Jhatingeri. The Site gives a beautiful view of
Mountains. There is Chohar valley and Uhal
River on one side and beautiful mountain range
of Tungal Valley and Beas River on the other
Side. One can do Camping here. A temple
named Himri Ganga of Great religious
importance is located on the site. There is source
of fresh and cold water near to temple which is
considered a as sacred for bath. There is famous
fair near to site on 4th of the September. It is
considered very sacred to bath on that day. It is
believed that Famous Local Deity Hurang
Narayan used to do meditation there. The source
of water is also believed to be made by Deity.

3 Site Co-ordinates N 31.871557, E 76.941633

4 Forest Division Mandi

5 Forest Circle Mandi

6 Forest Range Drang

7 Forest Beat Kunnu and Padhar

8 District Mandi

9 KML File of Site Attached

10 Name of Panchyat Siun

Site Details

11 Total area (in Ha.) 0.5 ha.

12 Existing uses of the site FRH Diana Park is located at the site.

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13 Available infrastructure (if FRH Diana Park

any)

14 Litigation (if any) N.A.

15 Site Limitation (if any) N.A.

16 Access to site By Road from Mandi (30km) or Padhar (11km).

17 Road Connectivity : Distance Distance From NH is 11 KM

from the National highway/
State highway

18 Landmarks: Name and

distance from the site to

(a) Nearest airport

Bhuntar Kullu airport 90km
(b) Nearest city
Mandi 30 km

19 Water Facility/ electricity Water electricity facility is present

facility /Garbage disposal/
waste management

20 Existing infrastructure at the FRH Dianapark, seesaw (swing), gazebo

site

21 Existing ecotourism facility / N.A.

activity (if any)

22 Management maintenance of N.A.

the area / activity

23 Nearby attractions Himri Ganga a sacred place, Site seeing.

24 Potential ecotourism activity / Tenting, Cafeteria, adventure activity, games, site

infrastructure development seeing, Bonfire, Parties, souvenir shops, bird
watching

25 Footfall of the area shall be -

taken from the DTDO of the
concerned area

26 HD photograph of the site

27 Unique selling point”. A USP -

can be a quality , unique

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feature , price or other

attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-50: Ganga Nal

Sr.
Attributes Details
No.
Administrative details
1 Name of site Ganga Nal
2 Description of the site Camping sites+ Mud houses
3 Site co-ordinates N-31044’45” E- 77007’21”
4 Forest Division Mandi
5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Panarsa
7 Forest Beat Patounsh
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site Attached
10 Name of Panchayat
Site details
11 Total area (in Ha) 0.55 Ha.
12 Existing uses of the site No

13 Available infrastructure (if any) -------------

14 Litigation(if any) No
Attached the Boundary in left side of
15 Site limitation (if any)
Piun Beat
Parashar to Ganganal by vehicle 2km
16 Access to site
on

Road Connectivity: Distance from the

17 Prashar to Jawlapur road
National Highway/State Highway

Landmarks: Name and distance from the site (a) Ganganal to Bhunter Airport
to distance covered about 40 Km.

18
(b) Ganganal to Kullu distance covered
(a) Nearest Airport about 58 Km. & Ganganal to Mandi
distance covered about 60 Km

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(b) Nearest City

Water facility/Electricity Facility/Garbage

19 All Facilities are Available
Disposal/Waste management

20 Existing infrastructure at the site -----------

21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity(if any) No

22 Management/maintenance of the area/activity -

23 Nearby attractions Parashar Lake & Tunga mata temple

Potential Ecotourism activity/Infrastructure

24 Camping sites & mud houses
development

Footfall of the area shall be taken from the

25
DTDO of the concerned area.

26 HD Photgraph of the Site

Unique Selling Point.”A USP can be a

27 quality, unique feature, price, or other
attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Mandi, Division: Nachan

ET Site-51: Bhatki Dhar
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Bhatki-Dhar
2 Description of Site Bhatkidhar is a beautiful place with religious
significance and the site is suitable for
camping and tracking activities.
3 Site Coordinates N-31°38’49”E- 077°11’21”

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Pandoh
7 Forest Beat Kalhani
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Bhatkidhar
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site Open
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Camping Tent
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi Pandoh/Thunag
Bhatkidhar
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 40 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from
the site to
a) Nearest airport Airport = Bhunter airport / 100 Km
b) Nearest city City = Mandi /60 KM
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Camping Tents
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity -
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the -
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Vishnu Matloda Mandir 2 km
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken -
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site -

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27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a -

quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-52: Tenting Site Deokandha

Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Tenting Site Deokandha
2 Description of Site The site Deo-Kandha is a beautiful place.
There isDev Vishnu Matloda Rishi
temple situated atDeo-Kandha. Camping
and trekking activity can be done in this
area.
3 Site Coordinates N- 31°38’49” E- 077°11’21”
4 Forest Division Nachan
5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Pandoh
7 Forest Beat Kalhani
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Bhatkidhar
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) 8 nos tents
14 Litigation (if any) None
15 Site limitation (if any) none
16 Access to site By road from Mandi , Chailchowk,
ThunagLambathach to Kalhani
17 Road connectivity : Distance from the KulluManali National Highway = 30 Km
National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from the
site to
a) Nearest airport Airport = Bhunter airport / 75 Km
b) Nearest city City = Mandi /50 KM
19 Water facility/Electricity Facility/Garbage Available
Disposal/Waste Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Tents = 8 nos
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity (if
any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Vishnu MatlodaMandir 2 km
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from
DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-53: Stimberjar
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Stimberjar
2 Description of Site Glamping Stimberjar site near pandoh dam.
This site is suitable for camping and view
point
3 Site Coordinates N- 31°40’11”E- 077°04’28”

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Pandoh
7 Forest Beat Saroa
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Tandi
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site Open
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Tent=5
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi Pandoh to Stimberjar
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 5 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 50 Km
the site to City = Mandi /30 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Tents =5
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity -
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the -
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Baglamukhi Temple and Bakhli Nature Park
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken -
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site -
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a -
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-54: Khauli
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Khauli
2 Description of Site Nature Park Khauli is beautiful place
surrounded by fir-spruce forest and water
catchment area. The site is suitable for
Camping and tracking.
3 Site Coordinates 31°31'32.73"N, 77°17'19.74"E

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Thachi
7 Forest Beat Bagra
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Khauli
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site Open
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nature Park
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Aut -Banjar -
Gadagusain to Khauli
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 50 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 80 Km
the site to City = Mandi /70 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nature Park
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity -
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the -
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Bhasli Thrahri Pasture, Shringarishi Tample,
Chachgalu Top
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development

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25 Footfall of the area shall be taken -

from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site -
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a -
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-55: Khodathach
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Khoda Thach
2 Description of Site Khodathach is beautiful place surrounded by
fir-spruce and deodar forest and suitable for
camping and tracking
3 Site Coordinates 31°36'0.75"N, 77°15'28.81"E

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Thachi
7 Forest Beat Tikki
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Bung-Jahalgad
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nature Park
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Aut -Banjar to Khoda
Thach
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 55 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 75 Km
the site to City = Mandi /75 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site Nature Park
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity -
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the -
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Shetadhar Temple and Spehanidhar
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken -
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site -
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a -
quality, unique feature, price or other

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attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-56: Panjain
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Panjain
2 Description of Site Panjain is a beautiful place having an ancient
temple of Shri Pundrik Rishi ji surrounded by
deodar forest which makes it a beautiful place
to visit during summer as well during
snowfall in winter.
3 Site Coordinates 31°42'14.35"N 77°13'57.05"

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Thachi
7 Forest Beat Panjain
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Panjain
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Tenting Site
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Aut – panjain to Thachi
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 30 Km
the National Highway/State
Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance Airport = Bhunter airport / 60 Km
from the site to City = Mandi /70 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism
facility/activity (if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Shri Pundrik Rishi Temple

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24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking

activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be
a quality, unique feature, price or
other attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-57: Nauna
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Nauna
2 Description of Site Nauna is a beautiful place near panjain having
an ancient temple of Shri Pundrik Rishi ji
surrounded by deodar forest
3 Site Coordinates 31°42'14.35"N 77°13'57.05"

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Thachi
7 Forest Beat Panjain
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Panjain
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) FRH
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Aut – panjain to Thachi
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 15 Km
the National Highway/State
Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance Airport = Bhunter airport / 45 Km
from the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism
facility/activity (if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Shri Pundrik Rishi Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure
development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can

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be a quality, unique feature, price

or other attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-58: Thachi
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Thachi
2 Description of Site Thachi is beautiful place having an ancient
temple of Shri Bithu Narayan Temple and
surrounded by deodar forest.
3 Site Coordinates 31°39'55.88"N, 77°14'43.53"E

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Thachi
7 Forest Beat Thachi
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Thachi
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) No
15 Site limitation (if any)
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Aut – panjain to
Thachi
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 30 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 60 Km
the site to City = Mandi /70 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Bithu Narayan Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other

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attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-59: Tungasi Garh

Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Tungasi Garh
2 Description of Site Tungasigarh is a historical site having fort
on the top of the hill and site is suitable for
camping and paragliding.
3 Site Coordinates 31.53864 N, 77.25298 E

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Seraj
7 Forest Beat Tungasi
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Road
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) No
15 Site limitation (if any)
16 Access to site By road from Mandi, Thunag- Janjehli to
Tungasi
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 80
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 140 Km
the site to City = Mandi /80 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Dev Tungasi Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping, trekking and Paragliding
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other

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attraction point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-60: Spainidhar
Sr. Attributes Detail
No.

Administrative Details

1. Name of Site Spainidhar

2. Description of site The site is very beautiful place.There is Dev

Sumunag temple and Inspection Hut near the
site .Camping and trekking activity can be
done in this area

3. Site Coordinates 31.37.06 N

77.14.46 E

4. Forest Division Nachan

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Seraj

7. Forest Beat Ghatiyad

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Panchayat Than Shiva

Site Details

11. Total area(in ha) 1 ha

12. Existing uses of Site Camping and adventure

13. Available infrastructure(if any) Inspection Hut

14. Litigation(if any) None

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15. Site Limitation none

16. Access to Site By road from Mandi ,Chailchowk,Thunag

Lambathach to Thalaut

17. Road Connectivity Distance from Kullu Manali NH= 55Km

NH/SH

18. Landmarks

a) Nearest airport Bhunter airport=60km

b) Nearest city
Mandi=60km

19. Water Availaible

facility/ElecricityFacility/Garbage
Disposal/waste Management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Inspection Hut

21. Existing Ecotourism Facility/activity if

any

22. Management/maintenance of the

area/activity

23. Nearby Attractions Dev Sumu Nag & Dev Shetinag Temple

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking

activity/Infrastructural development

25. Foot Fall of the area shall be taken

from DTDO of the concerned area

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique selling point.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-61: Shettadhar
Sr. Attributes Detail
No.

Administrative Details

1. Name of Site Shettadhar

2. Description of site The site is very beautiful place.There is

Shetinag near the site .Camping and trekking
activity can be done in this area

3. Site Coordinates 31.35.49 N

77.14.46 E

4. Forest Division Nachan

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Seraj

7. Forest Beat Chiuni

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Panchayat Chet

Site Details

11. Total area(in ha) 1.00 ha

12. Existing uses of Site Camping and adventure

13. Available infrastructure(if any) Interpretation Centre

14. Litigation(if any) None

15. Site Limitation none

16. Access to Site By road from Mandi ,Chailchowk,Thunag

Lambathach to Chet

17. Road Connectivity Distance from Nerchowk Mandi NH= 80Km

NH/SH

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18. Landmarks

a) Nearest airport Bhunter airport=160km

b) Nearest city
Mandi=100km

19. Water Availaible

facility/ElecricityFacility/Garbage
Disposal/waste Management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site Interpretation Centre

21. Existing Ecotourism Facility/activity

if any

22. Management/maintenance of the

area/activity

23. Nearby Attractions Dev Shetinag Temple

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking

activity/Infrastructural development

25. Foot Fallof the area shall be taken

from DTDO of the concerned area

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique selling point.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-62: Raingalu
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Raingalu
2 Description of Site Raingalu is a famos tourist place suitable for
camping.
3 Site Coordinates 31.33.23N,77.08.57 E

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Seraj
7 Forest Beat Raindhar
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site
10 Name of Panchyat Sharan
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) FRH
14 Litigation (if any)
15 Site limitation (if any)
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Kandha to Raingalu
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 55 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 120 Km
the site to City = Mandi /70 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Rout to Shikari Devi
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-63: Kandha, Bijahi

Sr. Attributes Detail
No.

Administrative Details

1. Name of Site Kandha Bijahi

2. Description of site The site is very beautiful place. Camping and

trekking activity can be done in this area

3. Site Coordinates 31.33.03N

77.05.50E

4. Forest Division Nachan

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Seraj

7. Forest Beat Bagsaid

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Panchayat Kandha-Bagsaid

Site Details

11. Total area(in ha) 1 ha

12. Existing uses of Site Camping and adventure

13. Available infrastructure(if any) FRH BIjahi and Tent Houses

14. Litigation(if any) None

15. Site Limitation none

16. Access to Site By road from Mandi ,Chailchowk as well

Pandoh to Kandha.

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17. Road Connectivity Distance from Kullu Manali NH= 40Km

NH/SH

18. Landmarks

a) Nearest airport Bhunter airport=80km

b) Nearest city
Mandi=60km

19. Water Availaible

facility/ElecricityFacility/Garbage
Disposal/waste Management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site FRH BIjahi and Tent Houses

21. Existing Ecotourism Facility/activity if Camping and tenting

any

22. Management/maintenance of the By Forest Department

area/activity

23. Nearby Attractions Mnrega Park Bharari & Baglamukhi temple

10 km away & Raingalu Temple & Helipad
8 Km

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking

activity/Infrastructural development

25. Foot Fall of the area shall be taken from

DTDO of the concerned area

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique selling point.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-64: Bhulah
Sr. Attributes Detail
No.

Administrative Details

1. Name of Site Bhulah

2. Description of site The site is very beautiful place.There is Mata

shikari Temple situated just 8 km away
.Camping and trekking activity can be done in
this area

3. Site Coordinates 31.28.39N

77.12.11 E

4. Forest Division Nachan

5. Forest Circle Mandi

6. Forest Range Seraj

7. Forest Beat Keolinal

8. District Mandi

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Panchayat Sangalwara

Site Details

11. Total area(in ha) 1.00 ha

12. Existing uses of Site Camping and adventure

13. Available infrastructure(if any) 4 nos.Tree houses, walking trails, cafeteria and
open amphitheatre

14. Litigation(if any) None

15. Site Limitation none

16. Access to Site By road from Mandi ,Chailchowk,Thunag

Janjehli to karsog

17. Road Connectivity Distance from Nerchowk Mandi NH= 80Km

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NH/SH

18. Landmarks

a) Nearest airport Bhunter airport=160km

b) Nearest city
Mandi=90km

19. Water Availaible

facility/ElecricityFacility/Garbage
Disposal/waste Management

20. Existing infrastructure at the site 4 nos.Tree houses, walking trails, cafeteria and
open amphitheatre

21. Existing Ecotourism Facility/activity

if any

22. Management/maintenance of the

area/activity

23. Nearby Attractions Mata Shikari Temple

24. Potential Ecotourism Camping and trekking

activity/Infrastructural development

25. Foot Fallof the area shall be taken

from DTDO of the concerned area

26. HD Photographs of the site

27. Unique selling point.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-65: Dharot Dhar

Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Dharot Dhar
2 Description of Site Raingalu is a famos tourist place suitable for
camping.
3 Site Coordinates N-31034’28” E-77005’27”

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Bassi
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Musrani
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) FRH
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Kandha to Dharotdhar
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 55 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 100 Km
the site to City = Mandi /60 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Kashmiri Mata Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-66: Devidharh
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Devidarh
2 Description of Site It is beautiful place surrounding forest dense
deodar forest
3 Site Coordinates N-31.47524 E-77.12242

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Devidarh
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Jahal
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) 2 FRH and 8 Tents
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Chail Chowk to
Devidarh
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 40 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 120 Km
the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site 2 FRH and 8 Tents
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity Camping
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Mata Madhusudan
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and Tracking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area

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26 HD Photographs of the site

27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-67: Saroa
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Saroa
2 Description of Site It is a beautiful place having a temple on the
top of the hill with view point.
3 Site Coordinates N-31031’17” E-77000’32’’

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Chachyot
8 District Naun
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Lot
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Nil
14 Litigation (if any) No
15 Site limitation (if any)
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Chail Chowk to Saroa
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 40 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 100 Km
the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Jalpa Mata Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and Tracking

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activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-68: Jhaur near Kamrunag

Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Jhaur near Kamrunag
2 Description of Site It is beautiful place surrounding forest and
mountain with view point.
3 Site Coordinates N-310 29’35” E-770 02’35”

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Kamrunag
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Kandi Kamrunag
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) I/hut
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Chail Chowk to Jhaur
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 30 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 120 Km
the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
c) Nearest airport
d) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Dev Kamrunag Lake
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and Tracking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-69: Jachh at Gani

Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Jachh at Gani
2 Description of Site It is a beautiful place surrounding with forest
and having temple of Naina Mata Temple.
3 Site Coordinates N-31031’22” E-77004’35’’

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Lot
8 District Mandi
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Lot
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any) I/hut
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Chail Chowk to Gani
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 40 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 100 Km
the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity Available
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Naina Mata Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and Tracking
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken
from DTDO of the concerned area
26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a

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quality, unique feature, price or other

attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

ET Site-70: Dhungathar
Sr. No. Attributes Detail
Administrative details
1 Name of Site Dhungathar
2 Description of Site It is a beautiful place suitable for paragliding
with viewpoints.
3 Site Coordinates N-31031’42” E-77006’28’’

4 Forest Division Nachan

5 Forest Circle Mandi
6 Forest Range Nachan
7 Forest Beat Lot
8 District Lot
9 KML file of Site To be submitted later on
10 Name of Panchyat Lot
Site Details
11 Total area (in ha.) 1 ha
12 Existing uses of the site
13 Available infrastructure (if any)
14 Litigation (if any) Nil
15 Site limitation (if any) No
16 Access to site By road from Mandi- Chail Chowk to Lot
17 Road connectivity : Distance from Kullu Manali National Highway = 40 Km
the National Highway/State Highway
18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from Airport = Bhunter airport / 100 Km
the site to City = Mandi /50 KM
a) Nearest airport
b) Nearest city
19 Water facility/Electricity
Facility/Garbage Disposal/Waste
Management
20 Existing infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity
(if any
22 Management/maintenance of the
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions
24 Potential Ecotourism Camping and Paragliding Site
activity/Infrastructure development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken

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from DTDO of the concerned area

26 HD Photographs of the site
27 Unique selling Point. A USP can be a
quality, unique feature, price or other
attraction point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Hamirpur, Division: Una

ET Site-71: Guret
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1 Name of Site Guret

2 Description of the site One hac area includes I/Hut Guret

surrounded by lush greenery situated in
Reserve jungle R II Lohara BC 6

3 Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) Centre N 31.80138889 E 76.27833333

N 31.78861111 E 76.27000000

N 31.79333333 E 76.28611111

N 31.79444444 E 76.28722222

N 31.81333333 E 76.27333333

4 Forest division Una Forest Division

5 Forest Circle Hamirpur

6 Forest Range Bharwain

7 Forest Beat Guret

8 District Una

9 KML File of site

10 Name of Panchayat Sarda

Site details

11 Total Area (in Ha) 1 hac

12 Existing use of the site I/hut

13 Available infrastructure (if any) One building include 2 rooms

14 Litigation (if any) NA

15 Site limitation (if any) NA

16 Access to site By road

17 Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Yes appx. 10 km from Una-Chintpurni NH

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Highway / State Highway 503 road & 50 mtr from District road

18 Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Nearest city Amb (18 km)

✓ Nearest Airport Nearest Airport Chandigarh (175 km)

✓ Nearest City
19 Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal Yes
/ Waste management

20 Existing infrastructure at the site One building include 2 rooms

21 Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) NA

22 Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

23 Near by attractions Mata chintpurni Mandri, Bombay picnic spot

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24 Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure NA

development

25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of NA

the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the Site

27 Unique selling Point”. A USP can be a quality, unique feature,

price, or other attraction point for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-72: Sidhchalehar
SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

28. Name of Site Sidhchalehar

29. Description of the site One hac area includes I/Hut (rest house) surrounded
by lush greenery in Reserve Forest R II Lohar AC
11

30. Site co-ordinates (at least of 4-5 locations) Centre N 31.74215833 E 76.09905000

East 31.74246667 E 76.09912222

West 31.74236944 E 76.09866944

North 31.74214722 E 76.09937778

South 31.74193056 E 76.09908889

31. Forest division Una Forest Division

32. Forest Circle Hamirpur

33. Forest Range Bharwain

34. Forest Beat Sidhchalehar

35. District Una

36. KML File of Site Forest Department

37. Name of Panchayat Sidhchalehar

Site details

38. Total Area (in Ha) 1 Ha

39. Existing use of the site NA

40. Available infrastructure (if any) One building which includes 2 rooms with attached
bathroom and 1 kitchen

41. Litigation (if any) NA

42. Site limitation (if any) NA

43. Access to site By road

44. Road Connectivity: Distance from the National Highway / State Yes appx. 200mtr from Una-Chintpurni NH 503
Highway road

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45. Landmarks: Name and Distance from the site to Nearest city Amb (9 km)

✓ Nearest Airport Nearest Airport Chandigarh (163 km)

✓ Nearest City
46. Water facility / Electricity Facility / Garbage Disposal / Waste Yes
management

47. Existing infrastructure at the site One building which includes 2 rooms with attached
bathroom and 1 kitchen

48. Existing Ecotourism facility / activity (if any) NA

49. Management/maintenance of the area / activity NA

50. Nearby attractions Mata chintpurni Mandri, Bombay picnic spot

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

51. Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure development NA

52. Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of the concerned NA
area.

53. HD Photographs of the Site

54. Unique selling Point”. A USP can be a quality, unique feature,

price, or other attraction point for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-73: Androli & Baba Garib Nath Temple

PERFORMA FOR POTENTIAL ECO TOURISM SITES
SITE NAME: Eco Tourism Site Androli
Sr. No Attributes Details
Administrative Details
1 Name of Site Androli & Baba Garib Nath Temple
2 Description of the site Ethno Botanical Park Androli
3 Site Co-ordinates (atleast of 4-5 Locations) N 31°29’01’’, E 76°24’12’’
N 31°29’06’’, E 76°24’12’’
N 31°29’13’’, E 76°24’11’’
N 31°29’03’’, E 76°24’17’’

4 Forest Division Una

5 Forest Circle Hamirpur
6 Forest Range Ramgarh
7 Forest Beat Raipur
8 District Una
9 KML file of site Ethnobotanical park Androli.kml
10 Name of Panchayat Raipur
Site Details
11 Total Area in Ha 0.90 Ha.
12 Temple is famous for its beautiful
scenery among the people of HP &
Punjab & Ethno Botanical Park is
being develop for eco tourism and for
Existing use of the Site also study tour
13 Swatchta Café, Souvenir shops ,
kitchen , Toilets , Solid waste
Available Infrastructure If any collection center ,Gate complex etc.
14 Litigation if any NA
15 Site Limitation if any NA
16 Access to site By Road
17 Road Connectivity distance from State/National
Highway 15 K.m. from NH503 A
18 Land marks: Name and Distance from the site to Gaggal Airport 117 K.m. Nearest City:
Nearest Airport, Nearest City Raipur , Una
19 Water facility/ Electricity Facility/ Garbage
Diposal/ Waste Management Water Facility / Electrictiy
20 Temple Building, Swatchta Café,
Souvenir shops , kitchen , Toilets ,
Solid waste collection center ,Gate
Existing inrastructure at the site complex etc.
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/ Activity if any Water Sports

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22 Temple is being managed by local

Committee and ethno Botanical Park is
under Kutlehar Tourism Society
Management/ Maintenance of the area/ Activity Chairmanshiped by worthy DC Una .
23 Garib Nath Mandir , Hotel Sea Rock,
Hotel Sea Moon & Hotel Simble
Nearby attractions Valley
24 Potential Ecotourism activity/ Infrastructure NA
development
25 Footfall of the area shall be taken from the DTDO of
the concerned area. NA
26 HD Photographs of the Site

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27 Unique selling Point”. A USP can be a quality, unique

feature, price, or other attraction point for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-74: Dhar Chamukha

SN Attributes Details

Administrative details

1. Name of Site Dhar Chamukha

2. Description of the Chamukha Mahadev Temple Solasinghi Dhar

site

3. Site co-ordinates N 31.638730 E76.363883 ,N 31.638689 E76.363800, N 31.638631 E76.363935,

(at least of 4-5 N 31.638631
locations)
E 76.363935.

4. Forest division Una

5. Forest Circle Hamirpur

6. Forest Range Bangana

7. Forest Beat Solasinghi

8. District Una

9. KML File of Site

10. Name of Sihina

Panchayat

Site details

11. Total Area (in 0.3 Hac (Approx.)

Ha)

12. Existing use of the Temple exists

site

13. Available Old temple structure, Shelter, benches.

infrastructure (if
any)

14. Litigation (if any)

15. Site limitation (if

any)

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16. Access to site By Road

17. Road 10 kms approx. from NH 503A

Connectivity:
Distance from the
National Highway
/ State Highway

18. Landmarks: Name Nearest city: Una

and Distance from
the site to Nearest Airport: Gaggal ( Kangra)

✓ Nearest Airport
✓ Nearest City
19. Water facility / Yes
Electricity Facility
/ Garbage Disposal
/ Waste
management

20. Existing Old temple structure, Shelter, benches.

infrastructure at
the site

21. Existing NA
Ecotourism facility
/ activity (if any)

22. Management/maint NA
enance of the area /
activity

23. Nearby attractions Chamukha Mahadev Temple Solasinghi Dhar

Potential Ecotourism Activities and other infrastructure

24. Potential NA
Ecotourism
activity/
Infrastructure
development

25. Footfall of the area NA

shall be taken from
the DTDO of the

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concerned area.

26. HD Photographs of
the Site

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27. Unique Selling

Points”. A USP
can be quality,
unique feature,
price, or other
attraction points
for tourist.

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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Circle: Nahan, Division: Rajgarh

ET Site-75: Camping site Ser Jaggas
Sr. Attributes Details
No
Administrative Details
1 Name of Site Camping site Ser Jaggas
2 Description of the site Ser Jagas pera Glaiding site
3 Site Co-ordinates N30°51’47” E 077°15’33”
4 Forest Division Rajgarh
5 Forest Circle Nahan
6 Forest Range Rajgarh
7 Forest Beat Matnali
8 District Sirmour
9 KML File of Site Yes
10 Name of Panchayat Ser Jagas
Site Details
11 Total Area (In Ha) 0.5 Ha.
12 Existing uses of the site Nearest
13 Available infrastructure(if any) Jagu Bhat Temple
14 Litigation (If any) NA
15 Site Limitation (If any) Near SF Boundary
16 Access to Site Link road site
17 Road Connectivity: Distance from the Distance from the Highway-7 KM
National Highway/ State Highway
18 Land Mark: Name and Distance from The (a) Nearest City=15 KM
Site to
(a) Nearest Airport
(b) Nearest City
19 Water Facility/Electricity Water facility Required /Electricity Meter
facility/Garbage Disposal/ Waste Required/ Dustbeen and Short Pits Required
Management
20 Existing Infrastructure at the site NA
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity (if any) NA

22 Management/Maintenance of the By Forest Department

area/activity
23 Nearby attractions NA
24 Potential Ecotourism NA
activity/Infrastructure Development
25 Footfall of the area shall be Taken from Daily 50 people
the DTDO of the concerned area.
26 HD Photographs of the site Yes
27 Unique selling point.” AUSP can be a NA
Quality, Unique Feature, Price, or other
attraction Point for tourist
(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-76: Camping site Churwadhar

Sr. Attributes Details
No
Administrative Details
1 Name of Site Camping site Churwadhar
2 Description of the site Kheradhar 8 Km from Rajgarh, distance state
highway road app. 20 mtr
3 Site Co-ordinates N30°82’36.10” E 077°33’21.53”
4 Forest Division Rajgarh
5 Forest Circle Nahan
6 Forest Range Rajgarh
7 Forest Beat Churwadhar
8 District Sirmour
9 KML File of Site Yes
10 Name of Panchayat Bhuira
Site Details
11 Total Area (In Ha) 0.5 Ha
12 Existing uses of the site Nearest
13 Available infrastructure(if any) NA
14 Litigation (If any) NA
15 Site Limitation (If any) Near RF Boundary
16 Access to Site State Highway road side
17 Road Connectivity: Distance from the Distance from the Highway50 metr
National Highway/ State Highway
18 Land Mark: Name and Distance from The (a)Nearest City=8 KM
Site to
(a) Nearest Airport
(b) Nearest City
19 Water Facility/Electricity Water facility Required /Electricity Meter
facility/Garbage Disposal/ Waste Required/ Dustbeen and Short Pits Required
Management
20 Existing Infrastructure at the site NA
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity (if any) NA

22 Management/Maintenance of the By Forest Department

area/activity
23 Nearby attractions NA
24 Potential Ecotourism NA
activity/Infrastructure Development
25 Footfall of the area shall be Taken from Daily 10 people
the DTDO of the concerned area.
26 HD Photographs of the site Yes
27 Unique selling point.” AUSP can be a NA
Quality, Unique Feature, Price, or other
attraction Point for tourist

(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ET Site-77: Camping site Bhureshwar Mahadev

Srno Attributes Details
Administrative Details
1 Name of Site Camping site Bhureshwar Mahadev

2 Description of the site The site is near the Bhurshing Mahadev Tample ,
a historic religious point, which is about 300 mtr
from the NH road Nahan to Shimla.
3 Site Co-ordinates N30*45’39.39” E077*09’08.83”
4 Forest Division Rajgarh
5 Forest Circle Nahan
6 Forest Range Sarahan
7 Forest Beat Panwa
8 District Sirmour
9 KML File of Site Yes
10 Name of Panchayat Bagpashog
Site Details
11 Total Area (In Ha) 0.5 Ha.
12 Existing uses of the site Nearest Bhureshwar Temple
13 Available infrastructure (if any) Na
14 Litigation (If any) NA
15 Site Limitation (If any) NA
16 Access to Site NH Road Nahan to Shimla
17 Road Connectivity: Distance from the Distance from the Highway=300 Mtr
National Highway/ State Highway
18 Land Mark: Name and Distance from The (a) Nearest Airport= 400 Mtr
Site to (b) Nearest City=15 KM
(a) Nearest Airport
(b) Nearest City
19 Water Facility/Electricity Water facility Available
facility/Garbage Disposal/ Waste
Management
20 Existing Infrastructure at the site
21 Existing Ecotourism facility/activity (if Café, Nature Park, Sign Board, Waterfall
any)
22 Management/Maintenance of the By Forest Department
area/activity
23 Nearby attractions Historical Bhureshwar Temple
24 Potential Ecotourism Nature Park
activity/Infrastructure Development
25 Footfall of the area shall be Taken from Daily Two Hundred People
the DTDO of the concerned area.

26 HD Photographs of the site Yes

27 Unique selling point.” AUSP can be a Van Vatika Near Bhureshwar Mandir
Quality, Unique Feature, Price, or
other attraction Point for tourist

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(more information and exact location of the Ecotourism Site shall be provided by the Nodal
Officer at the time of site visit of the Ecotourism Site)

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ANNEXURES

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Annexure 1

Letter comprising the Bid

(On the letterhead of the Bidder)

(Refer Clause 4.3.1a)

Dated:.................
To,
The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),
Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh
(“HPECOSOC”),
Mist Chamber,
Khalini,
District Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh-171002.

Re: Request for Proposal for Selection of an Operator for Design, Development,
Management/ Providing Services to run Eco-tourism activities for __________<<
Number of Sites >>> namely <<insert Item code and Name of site(s) (as mentioned
in BOQ >> _ in the State of Himachal Pradesh.
Dear Sir/ Ma’am,

1. With reference to your Bidding Document dated ________, I/we, having examined the
Bidding Documents and understood their contents, hereby submit my/our Bid for the
“Selection of an Operator for Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services
to 77 Eco-tourism sites in the State of Himachal Pradesh”.

2. The Bid is unconditional and unqualified.

3. All information and documents provided in the Bid and in the Annexures is true and
correct.

4. This statement is made for the express purpose of qualifying as a Bidder for the aforesaid
Project.

5. I/We shall make available to the Authority any additional information it may find
necessary or require to supplement or authenticate the Bid.

6. I/We acknowledge the right of the Authority to reject our Bid without assigning any
reason or otherwise and hereby waive our right to challenge the same on any account

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whatsoever.

7. I/ We certify that in the last 3 (three) years preceding Bid Due Date, I/ we/ have neither
failed to perform on any contract, as evidenced by imposition of a penalty or a judicial
pronouncement or arbitration award, nor been expelled from any project or contract nor
have had any contract terminated for breach on our part.

8. I/ We declare that:

a) I/ We have examined and have no reservations to the Bidding Documents, including

any Addendum issued by the Authority;

b) I/ We do not have any conflict of interest in accordance with Clause 3.1.3 of the
Bidding Document;

c) I/We have not directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged or indulged in any
corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or
restrictive practice, as defined in Article 7 of the Bidding Document, in respect of any
tender or request for Bid issued by or any agreement entered into with the Authority
or any other public sector enterprise or any government, Central or State; and

d) I/ We hereby certify that we have taken steps to ensure that in conformity with the
provisions of Clause 7.1 of the RFP, no person acting for us or on our behalf has
engaged or will engage in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,
undesirable practice or restrictive practice.

9. I/ We understand that you may cancel the Bidding Process at any time and that you are
neither bound to accept any Bid that you may receive nor to invite the Bidders to Bid for
the Project, without incurring any liability to the Bidders, in accordance with Clause 3.6
of the Bidding Document.

10. I/ We believe that I/ we satisfy the Minimum Eligibility Criterion and meet other
requirements as specified in the Bidding Document and am/ are qualified to submit a Bid
in accordance with the Bidding Document.

11. I/ We certify that in regard to matters other than security and integrity of the country, we
have not been convicted by a Court of Law or indicted or adverse orders passed by a
regulatory authority which could cast a doubt on our ability to undertake the Project or
which relates to a grave offence that outrages the moral sense of the community.

12. I/ We further certify that in regard to matters relating to security and integrity of the

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country, we have not been charge-sheeted by any agency of the Government or convicted
by a Court of Law for any offence committed by us.

13. I/ We further certify that no investigation by a regulatory authority is pending either

against us or against me/ our CEO/ President or any of our Directors/ Partners/ Trustees/
Managers/ employees.

14. I/ We undertake that in case due to any change in facts or circumstances during the
Bidding Process, we are attracted by the provisions of disqualification in terms of the
guidelines referred to above, we shall intimate the Authority of the same immediately.

15. I/ We agree and confirm that in case I/ we submit my/ our Bids for more ecotourism sites
but do not possess the requisite positive Net Worth for the same, then HPECOSOC shall
send an email to me/ us (on the email address provided by us/ me in Annexure-3) calling
upon me/ us to convey in writing within a period of 5 (five) days from the date of the said
email, my/ our choice of selected ecotourism site(s) for which my/ our Financial Bid(s)
should be opened and the ecotourism site(s) for which my/ our Technical Bid(s) should
be rejected by HPECOSOC since I/ we do not meet the positive Net Worth requirement
for the number of ecotourism sites for which I/ we have submitted my/ our Bids. In the
event, HPECOSOC does not receive any intimation in writing from me/ us or I/ we fail to
exercise the said option, within the aforesaid period of 5 days, then HPECOSOC shall
take recourse to conducting draw of lots for determining the particular Technical Bid(s)
of mine/ ours to be rejected. However, before conducting draw of lots, HPECOSOC shall
convey to me/ us in writing that I/ we may depute a representative to witness the
conducting of draw of lots on the specified date and time. If my/ our representative fails
to be present for the conduct of draw of lots then HPECOSOC shall have the right to
proceed with the conducting of the draw of lots on its own and inform the result pursuant
to draw of lots to me/ us and I / we shall not have or raise any objection to the same.
Thereafter, I/ we agree that HPECOSOC shall proceed further with the evaluation
process as specified in the RFP for such ecotourism sites finalized pursuant to following
the above procedure.

16. I/We hereby irrevocably waive any right which we may have at any stage at law or
howsoever otherwise arising to challenge or question any decision taken by the Authority
in connection with the selection of the Bidder, or in connection with the Bidding Process
itself, in respect of the above mentioned Project and the terms and implementation
thereof.

17. In the event of my/our being declared as the Selected Bidder, I/ we agree to enter into a
Concession Agreement in accordance with the draft that has been provided to me/ us. We
agree not to seek any changes in the aforesaid draft and agree to abide by the same. We
further agree to execute the Project in accordance with the provisions of the Concession

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Agreement and the RFP.

18. I/We have studied all the Bidding Documents carefully and also surveyed the Project
Area falling within the Ecotourism Site and the existing infrastructure, assets and
facilities thereat and also the surrounding areas and facilities. We understand that except
to the extent as expressly set forth in the Concession Agreement, we shall have no claim,
right or title arising out of any documents or information provided to us by the Authority
or in respect of any matter arising out of or concerning or relating to the Bidding Process
including the award of Concession.

19. The Annual Concession Fee has been quoted by me/ us after taking into consideration all
the terms and conditions stated in the RFP, the provisions of the Eco-Tourism Policy and
the Draft Concession Agreement, our own estimates of costs and after a careful
assessment of the Project and all the conditions that may affect the Bid.

20. I/We offer a Bid Security of Rs. __________/- (Rupees __________ Only) in the form of
DD/FDR No.____________ and paid Document fee of Rs. _________________,
(Rupees __________ Only) in the form of RTGS having transaction id
__________________for << Number of site>> to the Authority in accordance with the
Bidding Document.(Proof attached)

21. {I/ We undertake that I/ we are holders of a valid Bonafide Himachali Certificate(s)
issued by competent authority in the State of Himachal Pradesh at the time of submission
of our Bid, which we have enclosed with my/ our Bid.}1

22. I/We agree and understand that the Bid is subject to the provisions of the Bidding
Documents. In no case, I/we shall have any claim or right of whatsoever nature if the
Project is not awarded to me/ us or our Bid is not opened.

23. A Power of Attorney in favour of the authorised signatory to sign and submit this Bid and
documents is attached herewith in Annexure 2.

24. I/We agree to keep this offer valid for 180 (one hundred and eighty) days from the Bid
Due Date specified in the RFP.

25. I/We agree and undertake to abide by all the terms and conditions of the Bidding
Document.

In witness thereof, I/we submit this Bid under and in accordance with the terms of the Bidding
Document.

Yours faithfully,

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(Signature of the Authorised Signatory)

(Name and designation of the of the Authorised Signatory)

Name and seal of Bidder

Date:
Place:

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ANNEXURE 2

Power of Attorney for Signing of Bid

(To be executed on Stamp Paper of appropriate value)
(Refer Clause 4.3.1b)

Know all men by these presents, We………………………………………….. (name of the

firm and address of the registered office) do hereby irrevocably constitute, nominate,
appoint and authorise Mr./ Ms.(name)……….son/ daughter/ wife of………… and presently
residing at …..., who is presently employed with us and holding the position of ………., as
our true and lawful attorney (here in after referred to as the “Attorney”) to do in our name
and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things as are necessary or required in connection
with or incidental to submission of our application for pre-qualification and submission of
our Bid for the “Selection of an Operator for Design, Development, Management/
Providing Services to run Eco-tourism activities at <<<Name of Site>> of ______
Forest Circle in the State of Himachal Pradesh” to the Authority including but not limited
to signing and submission of all applications, bids and other documents and writings,
participate in Pre-Bid and other conferences and providing information/ responses to the
Authority, representing us in all matters before the Authority, signing and execution of all
contracts including the Concession Agreement and undertakings consequent to acceptance
of our bid, and generally dealing with the Authority in all matters in connection with or
relating to or arising out of our bid for the said Project and/ or upon award thereof to us
and/or till the entering into of the Concession Agreement with the Authority.
AND we hereby agree to ratify and confirm and do hereby ratify and confirm all acts, deeds
and things done or caused to be done by our said Attorney pursuant to and in exercise of the
powers conferred by this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our
said Attorney in exercise of the powers hereby conferred shall and shall always be deemed to
have been done by us.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF WE, …….., THE ABOVE NAMED PRINCIPAL HAVE

EXECUTED THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY ON THIS …… DAY OF ………., 202....

For

…………………………..

(Signature, name, designation and address)

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Witnesses:

1.

2. (Notarised)

Accepted

……………………………
(Signature)
(Name, Title and Address of the Attorney)
Notes:

The mode of execution of the Power of Attorney should be in accordance with the
procedure, if any, laid down by the applicable law and the charter documents of the
executant(s) and when it is so required, the same should be under common seal affixed in
accordance with the required procedure.

Wherever required, the Bidder should submit for verification the extract of the charter
documents such as a board or shareholder’s resolution/power of attorney in favour of the
person executing this Power of Attorney for the delegation of power hereunder on behalf of
the Bidder.

For a Power of Attorney executed and issued overseas, the document will also have to be
legalised by the Indian Embassy and notarized in the jurisdiction where the Power of Attorney
is being issued. However, the Power of Attorney provided by Bidders from countries that have
signed the Hague Legislation Convention, 1961 are not required to be legalised by the Indian
Embassy if it carries a conforming Apostle certificate.

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Annexure 3

BIDDER’S DETAILS
(Refer Clause 4.3.1c)

(a) Name:

(b) Country of incorporation/ registration:

(c) Address of registered office/ head office and its branch office(s), if any, in India or
abroad:

(d) Date of incorporation/ registration and/ or commencement of business:

(e) GST Number

(f) PAN

(g) {Aadhaar Number (applicable in case Bidder is a natural person)}

1. Brief description of the entity including details of its main lines of business and
proposed role and responsibilities in this Project:

2. Details of individual(s) who will serve as the point of contact/ communication for the
Authority:
(a) Name:

(b) Designation:

(c) Name of the Bidder:

(d) Address:

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(e) Telephone Number:

(f) E-Mail Address:

3. Particulars of the Authorised Signatory (should be the same person signing the Bid of
the Bidder):
(a) Name:

(b) Designation:

(c) Address:

(d) Phone Number:

(e) Email Address:

(f) The following information shall also be provided:

Name of Bidder:
S. No. Criteria Yes No
Has the Bidder been barred by the Central/ State
1. Government, or any entity controlled by it from participating
in any project/ tender?
If the answer to 1 is yes, does the bar subsist as on the Bid
2.
Due Date?
Has the Bidder paid liquidated damages of more than 5%
(five per cent) of the contract value in a contract due to delay
3.
or has been penalised due to any other reason in relation to
execution of a contract, in the last three years?

4. A statement by the Bidder disclosing material non-performance or contractual non-

compliance in past projects, contractual disputes and litigation/ arbitration in the
recent past is given below (Attach extra sheets, if necessary).

5. Please attach a copy of Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association,

Articles of Association, registered Partnership Deed, Trust Deed, Bye-laws,
Regulations, capability profile, brochure, copies of Balance Sheet/ Profit & Loss

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Account/ Income Tax return for the FY 2023-2024, PAN, Aadhar2, GST Registration
No. issued by the competent authorities with details of PAN/TIN/ECC/CST etc.

Signature ___________________
Name ___________________
Designation ___________________
Stamp/ Company seal
Date ___________________

22
Applicable only in the case the Bidder is a natural person or sole proprietor
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Annexure 4

FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF THE BIDDER

(Refer to Clause 4.3.1d) of the RFP)

(to be provided on the letter-head of the Statutory Auditor/ Chartered Accountant)

To,
The CEO cum PCCF (Eco-Tourism),
Ecotourism Society of Himachal Pradesh
(“HPECOSOC”),
Mist Chamber,
Khalini,
District Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh-171002.

Bid for: Request for Proposal for Selection of an Operator for Design, Development,
Management/ Providing Services to run Eco-tourism activities
for__________<<Number of Sites>>> namely <<insert Name of
site(s)>>__________________________ in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

Dear Sir/ Ma’am,

We are/ I am the Statutory Auditor/ Chartered Accountant of Mr./ Ms./ M/s

______________________ (name of Bidder) having Permanent Account Number (PAN)
___________.

As per the Books of Accounts of the aforesaid Bidder, it is certified that the Net-Worth of
the above-named Bidder as on March 31, 2024 is Rs.__________ (Rupees in words). The
methodology adopted for calculating such Net Worth is as per Sub-Clause 3.2 of the RFP.

(Signature of the Authorised Signatory of the Statutory Auditor/ Chartered Accountant)

Name:

Designation:

Name of the Audit firm:

UDIN:

Date:

Place:

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Note:

1. Audited Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss statement/ ITR of the Bidder for the last FY
2023-2024 shall be enclosed.

2. The Bidder shall provide this Annexure 4 on its Statutory Auditor’s/ Chartered
Accountant’s letter-head.

3. Where the Bidder has considered the value of any immoveable property as a part
of the Assets owned by him/ her for the purpose of calculating Net Worth, then the
Bidder shall be essentially required to provide copy/ies of registered sale deed and/
or valuation report(s) in support of the same. For further clarity, where the value of
the property is shown at registry value then copy of the registered Sale Deed shall
be enclosed and where the market value of the property has been shown then copy
of the valuation report of a registered valuer depicting such value or proof of
applicable circle rate (being equal to the value being claimed) be provided in
support of value of the property being claimed.

4. If applicable, copy/ies of Bonafide Himachali Certificate(s) issued by competent

authority in Himachal Pradesh by Bidders who are claiming benefit under the
certified Bonafide Himachali category.

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Annexure 5

CHECK LIST

DESCRIPTION ANNEXURE SUBMITTED

(YES/ NO)
TECHNICAL BID

Covering letter clearly stating the validity period of Annexure 1

the Bid

Power of Attorney for signing the Bid (if Annexure 2

applicable)

Bidder’s Details Annexure 3

Certificate from Statutory Auditor/ Chartered Annexure 4

Accountant of the Bidder

This Checklist Annexure 5

Copy of registration/ incorporation certificate

issued by Govt. authority towards proof of valid
existence

Copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association,

if the Bidder is a body corporate, copy of its
Partnership Deed if Bidder is a partnership firm,
LLP Agreement in case the Bidder is an LLP, Trust
Deed in case Bidder is a Trust, Byelaws in case
Bidder is a Society

Copies of Bidder’s duly audited balance sheets and

profit and loss account for the FY 2023-2024; or

Copy of Income Tax Return (applicable only in

case Bidder is not a corporate entity)

Copies of documents in support of the valuation of

property taken as part of Assets for the purpose of
calculation of Net Worth, in accordance with
Clause 3.2.1 (refer sr. no. 2 of the table)

Copies of PAN & GST in the name of the Bidder

Copy of Adhaar (applicable only in case Bidder is

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a natural person or sole proprietor)

Copy of the Instruction to Bidders, Draft

Concession Agreement and Schedules of the Draft
Concession Agreement, Addendum/ Corrigendum
(if any) with each page stamped and initialled by
the person signing the Bid in pursuance of the
Power of Attorney referred to in sub-clause (b)
hereinabove

Bid Security by way of Demand Draft or FDR for

an amount of Rs.5 lakhs in favour of “CCF-cum-
CEO Ecotourism, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla”
issued by a Scheduled Bank in India

Proof of payment of Bid Document Fee

Copy/ies of Bonafide Himachali Certificate(s) of

the Bidder/ all concerned person(s), as per the RFP.

FINANCIAL BID

Financial Bid To be submitted online

on the portal
https://hptenders.gov.in/
alone in the format
specified there and not
submitted in hard copy
format.

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