Tourist influx up in Himachal ahead of Xmas, New Year
Hindustan Times Punjab|December 25, 2024
The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a surge in hotel occupancy as tourists have started flocking the hill state for Christmas and New Year festivities.
Dar Ovais

DHARAMSHALA:

As the fresh snowfall has given a fillip to the tourism industry, scores of tourists are heading to major destinations in the state such as Kullu-Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala, and other spots. According to hoteliers, hotel occupancy has started to increase and is expected to rise further in the coming days.

After a slowdown during the monsoon season, hotel occupancy saw a slight uptick in October and November and is anticipated to peak in the final days of December.

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