The Shimla water crisis seems to have passed now, as hoteliers are calling tourists to return to the beautiful hill station. It seems that you can finally take the Delhi to Shimla trip that you have been waiting for so long. Shimla hotels are finally looking forward to receiving tourists who can now come back to the hill town.
Sanjay Sood, President, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI) said in a statement, "Tourism, which is the backbone of Shimla had taken a hit due to the water crisis over last month, but things have now become normal. Due to water crisis we lost 50 percent business. Thanks to government's intervention as crisis is now resolved."
As responsible travellers, you should be mindful when you visit Shimla this time around, and be sensitive towards the usage of water. The beautiful Himachali hill town has just recovered from a severe bout of water shortage, and as a tourist you should not do things that would once again put its water in supply in danger.
Ways in which you can help
First and foremost, most of us do the mistake of leaving the tap open while brushing teeth, and this has to change. So you must be careful not to do that. When in the mood to drink tea or coffee in your hotel room, try to boil only the quantity that is required. Or, keep the rest of the water in the electric kettle and use it later.
Taking shower can be a luxury during our vacations, but you must not waste water. If your hotel room has a bathtub, please do not use it as it is a sure way of wasting a lot of water. When you go out to dine or drink, you might want to ask for bottled water. Instead, request potable filtered water that the establishments anyway use.
