In view of the third wave of Corona, the state government has started Sunday's curfew. Corona's eclipse again on the state's tourism.
After Corona, once again barely back on track, the tourism industry of Rajasthan seems to be getting eclipsed by Corona once again. In the month of December, there was an influx of tourists in Ranthambore and other tiger reserves of the state due to Christmas New Year. At the same time, once again due to Corona, the pace of tourism in the state seems to be slowing down. Due to this, while the state government is losing revenue, the people associated with tourism are also facing problems.
Reason for closing tourism on Sunday
Due to the rapid increase of corona infection once again, curfew has been announced by the state government every Sunday. Due to this, all the three tiger reserves, sanctuaries and other tourist places of the state have been closed for tourists on Sunday. In such a situation, now tourists will not be able to go for sightseeing on Sunday.
Crowded on Saturday and Sunday
Ranthambore National Park is crowded with tourists on Saturdays and Sundays. People associated with the tourism business say that due to Sunday being a holiday, a large number of tourists come to Ranthambore and other tourist places. But now due to Corona, it has been announced by the government to close the tourist places for tourists on Sunday.
In such a situation, tourists are canceling their booking. According to the information, more than 90% advance bookings have been canceled on Sundays in Ranthambore, while bookings of tourists are being canceled continuously across the state as well. The cancellation figures are expected to increase further in the coming days.
Doubt on refund of Jungle Safari
Due to the closure of Jungle Safari in Ranthambore National Park on Sunday, people associated with the tourism business and tourists have started worrying about refunds. Tiger reserve and other tourist places are closed for tourists every Sunday but till now no guidelines and instructions have been issued by the government regarding refund of advance online jungle safari booking amount for Sunday. In such a situation, now there is doubt about the refund as well.