Dashain brings fewer domestic tourists to Sauraha
Summary
Dashain has brought fewer domestic tourists to Sauraha and other Chitwan destinations as travellers remain cautious after the Bhotekoshi and Budhigandaki floods. Hotel operators expect bookings to recover gradually over the coming days as the holiday continues.
Key Points
- Domestic tourist arrivals in Sauraha have stayed below normal this Dashain, with travellers wary of possible road closures after recent floods.
- Hotel operators in Chitwan say foreign visitors are still arriving, but domestic bookings remain weak compared with previous years.
- Businesses expect tourist numbers to rise gradually as postponed trips are rescheduled and the Dashain holiday progresses.
- Sauraha and nearby areas remain major safari tourism hubs for Chitwan National Park and wildlife viewing.
