Dharamshala, Oct. 24 -- With the Alliance Air set to resume its flights from the Kullu-Manali airport at Bhuntar to Chandigarh after a two-year hiatus, those associated with the tourism industry say the move is expected to boost tourism in the region where road connectivity had suffered during the monsoon season.

Airport authorities confirmed that they received the winter schedule from the airline. As per the plan, they will operate flights to Chandigarh three days a week - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Officials said the flights on this route would resume in November.

The national regional carrier had suspended the route in November 2023, after operating it since September 2020. The Kullu-Manali airport is situated at Bhuntar at a di...