Empty boats, sleepy streets, struggling businesses with 90% booking cancelled; Nainital awaits tourists in peak season

Empty boats, sleepy streets, struggling businesses with 90% booking cancelled; Nainital awaits tourists in peak season

Nainital: The once-bustling hill station of Nainital is witnessing an unprecedented decline in tourist footfall this year, leaving its streets eerily quiet.  Taxis remain idle, boats drift without passengers, and Mall Road—usually packed with visitors—is now sparsely populated. The downturn has raised concerns among local businesses, who rely heavily on tourism for their livelihood. However, … Read more