Despite Kangra’s designation as the tourism capital of Himachal Pradesh, tourism in the region has struggled to recover post-pandemic. The tourism sector, which supports around 50,000 jobs in the district, is seeing diminishing footfall due to multiple factors, including poor connectivity, competition from neighbouring states and an inadequate promotional strategy. Tourism stakeholders are concerned that these issues could have lasting negative impacts on the local economy unless addressed promptly.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2019, Kangra’s tourism industry was thriving. However, the crisis significantly impacted global travel patterns, and the region’s tourism has not rebounded to previous levels. A key factor is the…
