Reservations are being cancelled
Many reservations are being cancelled and new bookings are coming in less. If this situation continues for a long time, businessmen fear further financial losses. They say that they are appealing to the state government to resolve this dispute soon so that the situation can become normal and the tourism industry can be saved.
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A local travel agent here said, “Bookings are getting cancelled since the mosque controversy, we hope that the government will soon control the situation and improve the atmosphere so that our families do not have to suffer further losses.”
How many tourists came last year
If we talk about the figures of 2022 and 2023, then last year 1.60 crore tourists came to visit various places in Himachal Pradesh, which was 1.51 crore in 2022. This increase was seen when heavy rains, floods and landslides were witnessed here last year. Let us tell you, from January to December, the number of Indians here was 1,59,42,118 in the whole year, while the number of foreigners was seen here around 62,806.
Last year's September record
Let us tell you, last year in the month of September, 58,774 tourists had reached Shimla, while the number of foreign tourists visiting here in a month was 1231. This year also, the maximum number of tourists had reached here in the month of May, but due to the rainy season and protesters, the number of tourists in Shimla has decreased.
shimla place to visit
If you are planning to visit Shimla, then definitely explore some places here. Let us tell you, first of all tourists go to Jakhu Temple here, along with this The Ridge Place is also the best place to visit. If you have some time left in the evening, then you can also roam in Mall Road. Kalka Shimla Toy Train is also good to visit. Do not forget to visit Scandal Point with friends, apart from this Christ Church is also one of the best places.
How To Reach Shimla
The major railway station near Shimla is at Kalka, which is 89 km away. You can reach Shimla by taxi, local bus or toy train. Shimla is also easily accessible by road. The Chandigarh-Shimla highways are in good condition and it takes only 3.5 hours to reach here from Chandigarh. The major airport near Shimla is Chandigarh, which is about 113 km away. The nearest airport is Jubbarhatti Airport, which is 25 km from the center of Shimla.