Thousands of tourists are continuing to flock to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as COVID-19 cases are subsiding steadily in India. The states have opened their gates for tourists and undoubtedly tourists have dropped their guard. Even after continuous waring from experts that 3rd wave of COVID-19 is inevitable.
The arrival of tourists from nearby states shows an inability of the optimum implementation of COVID-19 rules and regulations. This sudden situation has left the locals petrified. But the hoteliers breathe a sigh of relief, as there is hope to make the best out of the remaining tourist season.