Jaipur elephant safari ridership falls by 70% in seven years, operators sound alarm
The figures assume significance ahead of World Elephant Day, observed on August 12 to raise awareness about elephant conservation and welfare
Rajasthan
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Jammu & Kashmir
Lack of snowfall hits tourism, local economy in Bhaderwah
Doda district's tourism is suffering due to a prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall. Popular destinations like Guldanda have seen an 80% drop in tourist arrivals. This has negatively impacted the local economy, with stakeholders hoping for snowfall before the New Year.
Amritsar
Long power cuts at night trouble residents
Power cuts due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions disrupt residents' sleep, especially affecting children and the elderly. Rising temperatures and predicted heat worsen the situation. Reduced public movement and decreased spending impact businesses, with shopkeepers and vendors facing financial strain. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Himachal Pradesh
Kasauli, Chail wear a deserted look as tourist influx dips
In an adverse fallout of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourist rush has declined with hoteliers witnessing cancellation of bookings in Kasauli and Chail. Though roads in Kasauli remained clogged with traffic jams during this time of the year, one...
Amritsar
India-Pakistan tensions hit Amritsar tourism: Golden Temple footfall plummets 70 per cent
Due to the current situation, over 80 per cent of bookings in the SGPC-run sarais (inns) have been cancelled, according to SGPC sarai manager
