Foreign bookings show early signs of slowdown as hoteliers fear prolonged impact on hill town’s economy.

Over 30,000 foreign tourists have visited the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala during the year 2025, which is the highest number since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Himachal Pradesh's tourism faces challenges as the Israel-Iran war leads to flight cancellations and reduced foreign arrivals.

The village’s cafés, homestays and guesthouses depend heavily on long-stay foreign backpackers, particularly from Israel, Europe and the United States. With flights cancelled, routes disrupted and ...