A HOMESTAY owner got the shock of his life when he found the tariff of his own guest rooms in the holy town of Gokarna priced at over Rs 1 lakh. It took him sometime to realise the reason why he did not get sufficient guests during this year.
The tariff quoted on the travel agency's website
Every year, as the New Year celebrations near, it brings in guests during the entire month of December with visitors booking rooms in advance.
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