The opening of the Atal Tunnel has driven hotel occupancy in Shimla and Manali to 90%, with a record 28,210 vehicles crossing the tunnel in a single day. The surge in tourists followed snowfall at the tunnel, and hoteliers are optimistic about continued high occupancy. The local Meteorological Office predicts rain and snow in the region at the end of the month, and the Manali Carnival from January 1 to 6 is expected to further boost tourist arrivals.
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With the increase in tourist footfall on Christmas and New Year, the Himachal Pradesh Police will use drones at the entry points including Shimla, Parwanoo and Pandoh for accurate estimation of the number of visitors entering the state.