Dharamshala, Oct. 2 -- Hoteliers in Dharamshala on Wednesday expressed concern over road blockages leading to McLeodganj, stating that tourism in the town has come to a standstill and businesses are on the verge of collapse.

While addressing the media, the members of hotel and restaurant association of Dharamshala, said that hardly any tourists are visiting the area and that local markets wear a deserted look and businesses are suffering massive losses.

They highlighted the connectivity issues and said that the bypass road and Khada Danda road are shut for the last two months. "Khada Danda Road was damaged for years without permanent repairs. The national highway to McLeodganj was hit by repeated landslides. The by-pass road from Barako...