Political turmoil hampering tourism in the East

Tourism has been one of the pioneer industries in eastern India and also remains one of the major forms of livelihood for people. In the last few years, the number of tourists to this region has increased, thus registering positive growth, feels Sandipan Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Meadows Tours. Identifying the challenges in the industry in the East, Ghosh says, “One of the major problems we face is the political turmoil that engulfs this region every 2- 3 years which needs to settle down for tourists to come here and feel safe. The situation can get really tense when the agitation, especially at Darjeeling takes place. That has been a major stumbling block. There are other minor issues that need to be settled like basic infrastructure in terms of roads and roadside amenities for tourists so as to make the destination more tourist friendly.” Best Foreign Exchange Company–CentrumDirect