Tourist influx dips in Dharamsala amid tensions with Pakistan

The upcoming IPL matches in Dharamsala have not resulted in a significant boost to tourism in the region. Hotel occupancy in lower Dharamsala is around 70 per cent for the coming week, while the upper Dharamsala areas, including McLeodganj, Bhagsunag and Dharamkot, have reported 35 to 40 per cent bookings. Hoteliers attribute subdued tourist turnout to heightened tensions with Pakistan