Long Distance Tourism may be tepid even during Durga Puja

We are past the “Ganesh Chaturthi”, which generally is the grand occasion which marks
the opening of the festive season in India. Following the Ganesh Puja, we have the Vishwakarma Puja, which is followed by the biggest Bengali festival the Durga Puja, which is followed by the Kali Puja and Diwali and the Christmas and New Year in winter. This time unlike other years Durga Puja would be celebrated only after 1 month after the Mahalaya. The outbreak of the COVID19 Corona Virus pandemic has caused great disruption across all sectors especially the hospitality and tourism sector. With the possibility of a vaccine still some time away and the rising number of positive cases rising, the concerns are mounting as well. This is not only owing to the health hazard but the economic downturn that has followed thereafter.

Festive Season likely to be affected

You would know that Durga Puja is by far the biggest festival in West Bengal. This is the
time of the year to which almost each and everyone looks forward to. However, this year would be distinctly different compared to other years. Though a bit early now, but unlike other years this year the celebration of Durga Puja and other festivals too is most likely to be affected as a result of the outbreak of this killer pandemic. The lockdowns would continue even in September 2020 in West Bengal and social distancing has already become a norm. Apart from this online schooling and work from home have also become a part of our lives as of now. The fact that things would be different from other years is evident from the various steps and strategies that are to be undertaken for the Durga Puja this year. A lot of restrictions would be imposed with an emphasis on social distancing norms.

Tourists too not as enthusiastic this compared to other years

Apart from the great festivities that happen in the city of Kolkata, for many Bengalis, this is the time of the year when many travels and take vacations. So tourism too flourishes during this time of the year. This year the Durga Puja is scheduled to be held towards the end of October. So the travel bookings usually start picking up from this time of the year. But according to a Recent Media Report this year the travel bookings are yet to pick up.

According to the report it is seen that normally during this time of the year the potential travelers generally prefer long-distance travel and the trips usually are for 7 to 10 days. But this year there have been hardly any queries which are being made by travelers for the same. So this year people are likely to look for shorter trips. Many prefer to avoid the heavy crowding that usually takes place in the city of Kolkata over Durga Puja. So the close distance travel destinations are more likely to thrive during these challenging times. Speaking of close distance travel destinations from Kolkata, Digha is the one that is at the very forefront. So during Durga Puja too, it can be assumed that Digha tourism would pick up and get revived by Durga Puja time.

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