Kullu is at the center of several infrastructure and economic development plans aimed at boosting tourism while ensuring sustainable growth.
* **Highway Expansion:** The ongoing four-laning of the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway (NH-3) is drastically reducing travel time from Chandigarh and Delhi, improving both trade and tourism access. * **Airport Upgrades:** Plans are frequently discussed to expand the runway at Kullu-Manali Airport (Bhuntar) to accommodate larger aircraft, though challenging terrain makes this complex. * **Ropeway Projects:** To ease traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transit, state authorities are exploring ropeway projects connecting key tourist spots, including Bijli Mahadev. * **Sustainable Tourism:** Future economic plans focus on diversifying tourism beyond Manali, promoting rural homestays, agro-tourism (apple orchards), and winter sports in surrounding valleys.