Himachal Pradesh Develops 'SheTravel' Policy to Support Female Solo Travellers

Himachal Pradesh is developing the 'SheTravel' policy to enhance safety and infrastructure for female solo travellers. Stakeholders suggest including women-run hotels and homestays on a dedicated tourism portal to provide secure accommodation options. The policy aims to double female solo tourist arrivals, implement gender-sensitive safety audits at major sites, deploy female safety marshals, and mandate safety features like CCTV and panic buttons in registered accommodations. Consultations with tourism stakeholders are ongoing to refine the policy.