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J&K to formulate SOPs for safety of tourists, political activists

The SOP will chalk out duties and responsibilities of all stakeholders such as government, general public, tourists, political workers and the hospitality industry.The SOP will chalk out duties and responsibilities of all stakeholders such as government, general public, tourists, political workers and the hospitality industry.

200 tourists stranded near glacial-fed lake in Himachal rescued

In a tough operation in the Himalayas, rescuers on Sunday rescued nearly 200 tourists stranded in the vicinity of the glacial-fed Chandertal or moon lake in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley owing to heavy rain that triggered snapping of road links, officials said.

Holiday scams

Tourists discomfited by high hotel prices, or sometimes driven by the need to experience the comforts of home while on holiday have often turned to booking sites such as Airbnb to secure accommodations. Those needing longer-stay accommodations also use them.