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Want to breathe clean air? Travel to Himachal's Kinnaur district

Want to breathe clean air? Travel to Himachal

The district administration, based in Rekong Peo, some 250 km from the state capital Shimla and known for growing delicious apples, a few years ago banned the use of plastic mineral water bottles in all official meetings and functions. The water is served in ACI-kulhars ACI- or clay mugs. The district, despite facing environment degradation owing to three large hydro-electric projects that are operational in the Satluj valley and many others coming up, has more than 60 registered home-stay units, besides numerous hotels and guest houses.