Himachal Pradesh sees Snowfall; Tourism Sector cheers after long

New Delhi: Tourist places in Himachal Pradesh have flourished after fresh snowfall. People associated with snowfall tourism are hoping to get business thrust. Snowfall continues in the tourist spots of the state since late Wednesday evening.

Snowfall attracted Tourists in Himachal:

Snowfall has occurred in areas adjoining the upper reaches of Shimla, Bang of Manali, Rohtang, Dalhousie of District Chamba, Khajiyar, Dankund, Lakkad Mandi, Dhauladhar Range in District Kangra. The snowfall in these winter tourist destinations has increased the expectations of tourism business and hoteliers in the region.

Hoteliers hope that more tourists will arrive now. Tourists can plan to roam in the snow-covered plains. The good thing is that these days tourists will easily get hotel rooms at low rates.

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Hotels availability in Himachal:

There are about 300 hotels in Dharamshala and McLeodganj area. McLeodganj and Upper Naddi area received snowfall. Hotel businessmen here have been doing well in January and hotels had 50 to 60 percent bookings, but most of the hotels have been vacant for the last one week.

Changes after Covid Period:

Currently, bookings in the McLeodganj area are 20 to 30 percent. Before covid-19, taking room in the McLeodganj area was expensive and the normal room here also used to get more than 1500 to 200 rupees. Now the tourists have reduced, the hotel operators have also reduced the rate. Now rooms are available in Dharamshala and McLeodganj area for a minimum of Rs 600. First class i.e. suite room is available for 2 thousand rupees. Other tourist places of the state, Dalhousie, Manali also have rooms available at a similar rate.

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