Dhorpatan Valley Sees Tourist Surge During Extended Holiday
Summary
The Dhorpatan valley has seen a surge in tourists during the extended four-day holiday, with hotels reaching full capacity and many visitors unable to find accommodation. Improved road access and recent promotions have contributed to the increased tourist influx.
Key Points
- Hotels in Dhorpatan have been fully booked since Wednesday due to a continuous four-day holiday, causing accommodation shortages.
- There are 27 hotels and 12 homestays in Dhorpatan with a capacity for 700 guests, but over a thousand tourists arrived in a single day during the holiday.
- The improvement of the Burtibang-Dhorpatan road has significantly boosted tourist access and numbers to the valley.
- Local officials urge tourists to contact hotel entrepreneurs before visiting due to difficulty managing sudden large crowds and accommodation shortages.