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November 4, 2009 | Tourists' inflow decreases due to fall in water levels in Beas river in Kullu | Kullu: Falling water level in the Beas River has resulted
in fewer tourists arriving in Kullu where river rafting is organised along the 60 kilometre long river stretch from Manali to Jirhi. Though emerging
as a favorite destination for the adventure sports lovers till recently, the valley
is suddenly off tourist map due to shortage of water in river Beas. It has affected
the prospects of white water river rafting in the region. Rajdeep, a tourist from
Chennai, said he would have enjoyed had there been more rainfall. "Because of
the low rainfall and low water levels the spirit of adventure is there but had
there been more water we would have enjoyed more may be we will enjoy it more
next season," said Rajdeep. Chunni lal, a local organiser said that, "Tourists
are coming but because of the low water levels fewer tourists are there because
the spirit of adventure is high when the water level is high and you don't enjoy
when the water level is low." Inbound tourists who have come here to enjoy river
rafting are disappointed. The local operators have brought down rafting charges
from Rs 800 to 500 for long ride. |
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