In Ladakh, the tour operators are working to revive the tourism industry in the wake of &nbsp;Covid-19 pandemic induced lockdown and restrictions in the movement of tourists.<br />''<br />''In Ladakh, nearly 500 tour operators have registered with All Ladakh Tour Operators Association. Apart from this Guest Houses, Hotels, Taxis and guides are also dependent on the growing tourism industry.<br />''<br />''However, in comparison to last years' tourist inflow of 3.5 lakh this year, only 150 tourists have visited Ladakh region. Generally, around this time domestic tourists from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka and international tourists from Europe Union and South East countries used to be in Ladakh. Many of these areas are identified as red zones respectively. Due to covid-19 fears, locally Nubra is not welcoming tourists. On the other hand Changthang region especially Pangong Tso and Tsomoriri Lakes are out of bound due to India-China standoff.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Altoa in collaboration with all stakeholders and with the help of UT administration, is working &nbsp;to Rebuild, Re-strategize and reboot the tourism industry in Ladakh.&nbsp; The Ladakh tourism industry is looking with a hope to make ends to meet. Apart from the tourists, now the industry is looking for some relief from the UT Administration. Ladakh tourism industry is seeking, special financial package to the tourism dependants, relaxations in SoPs and permissions to visit world class attractions like Pangong and Tsomoriri lakes, to attract more tourists.</span><br />
News On AIR | July 21, 2020 8:54 AM
Tour operators working to revive tourism industry in Ladakh