Himachal tourism sees prospective times with easing of Covid curbs

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Relaxation in Covid curbs in Himachal Pradesh is witnessing visitor influx from neighboring states. One can book sanitized hotels in various places in the state if they have negative test reports. People are planning quick getaways to the hilly terrains to take a break from the soaring temperatures.

Himachal Pradesh is seeing a rush of tourists after the state government decided to ease requirements of a negative RT-PCR report.

The Parwanoo border witnessed hordes of vehicles lined up. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to increase timings of open shops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 14, except on weekends when the shops would remain closed. Himachal will withdraw mandatory RT-PCR report for entering the state. However, the curfew in the state will remain on place daily from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tourism is a major contributor to Himachal’s economy. The second wave had hit the tourist inflow in the state in a drastic way.

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