Pandemic Scars Tourism-Linked Businesses in Himalayan Villages

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After two villages nestled in the Himalayas in India began to be counted among the world’s best paragliding destinations, local entrepreneurs set up a string of small hotels to accommodate the rush of tourists. But as the coronavirus pandemic deals a crushing blow to tourism-dependent businesses that brought jobs and opportunities to remote places, several hotels have shut down. Anjana Pasricha has a report.

Camera: Rakesh Kumar