Chandigarh, May 29 -- In an effort to boost tourism in the city, the UT administration is set to host 50 of the country's top travel operators for a curated tour of Chandigarh next month. The objective is to encourage these agents to promote Chandigarh as a short-stay destination for tourists and clients en route to Shimla and Manali, encouraging them to spend a day or two in the city.

The tour was initially planned for May but was postponed due to border tensions between India and Pakistan. Preparations are now underway to host the agents by the end of June or the first week of July.

Tourism director Pradhuman Singh said the department is making a push to strengthen tourism in the city. As part of its new strategy, it will conduct guid...