Monsoon Fury Cripples Uttarakhand Tourism as Nainital Bookings Plummet
DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand: The recent spate of intense monsoon rains and devastating landslides, particularly the calamity in Uttarkashi’s Dharali, has cast a long and foreboding shadow over Uttarakhand’s renowned tourism industry. Hoteliers in popular destinations like Nainital are reporting a staggering 80% cancellation rate in bookings, sending shockwaves through the local economy. The industry, which had banked on the upcoming holiday weekends, is now facing an unprecedented crisis, urging urgent government intervention to mitigate the widespread impact. [13]