Himachal's ‘Mini Israel’ faces uncertainty amid Middle East war

Hoteliers in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala fear a downturn as the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global travel. Dharamkot, known as “Mini Israel”, depends on Israeli, US and European backpackers. Over 30,000 foreign tourists visited last year. Industry bodies say confirmed arrivals continue, but forward bookings may drop amid flight cancellations and security concerns.