A police advisory issued to hoteliers to ask tourists to avoid travelling towards the Solang valley and Atal Tunnel in wake of the inclement weather, has irked Manali hoteliers.
A large number of tourists today thronged Manali and the Lahaul valley to celebrate Christmas. As many as 10,519 vehicles crossed the Atal Tunnel on the Manali-Leh highway in the past 24 hours.
Tourism activities in Manali and surroundings areas have taken a hit due to a long dry spell. However, hoteliers are expecting a tourist rush on Christmas and New Year as the Met Department has forecast snowfall at Manali on December 25 and 26.
The influx of tourists into Manali is gradually increasing. As many as 1,100 vehicles from other states were registered at the green tax barrier today. Around 80 Volvo buses are plying to Manali daily and the number is more at weekend. Besides, 400 vehicles from within the state arrives at the hill