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.