Sunburn's Dhargalim move triggers room rate boom

The announcement of a new venue for Sunburn in Dhargalim, after other locations faced pushback from locals, has set off a wave of price hikes in the accommodation sector with tariffs skyrocketing by over 100 times.

Until a probable new location is found, possibly back in Anjuna, the quiet village will be the talk of the town.

Some high-end hotels and resorts around Dhargalim have seen tariffs increase 180 times their usual prices. For example, according to a travel portal, 'Amoravida by & Apple Resorts' offers rooms at around Rs 1.12 lakh per night during the Sunburn festival, from December 27 to 30.