Entering Himachal is set to get costlier for tourists from April 1. The Himachal Pradesh Government has substantially increased the entry toll rates for private vehicles from other states.The rates have been increased from Rs 30 to around Rs 250 for various categories of vehicles such as cars, commercial vehicles, buses, trucks and heavy construction machinery entering the state through various entry points.As per the notification issued by the government, private vehicles such as car, jeep, van or light motor vehicle registered outside the state will have to shell out Rs 170 instead of Rs 70 on entering the state. Similarly, the rates have been enhanced for all other categories of vehicles entering the state.Buses and trucks (up to two axles) will have to pay Rs 570, commercial vehicles (three axles) Rs 600, heavy construction machinery or earth moving equipment or multi-axle vehicle Rs 800 and over-sized vehicles Rs 900.No toll will be collected from vehicles exiting the state. The toll is to be paid at the first barrier of entry, and the receipt will be valid for 24 hours throughout the state. Frequent travellers can avail of concessional quarterly/annual tokens at the barrier.The decision has been taken with an objective to generate additional revenue for the cash-strapped state.