Tourists should pay a tax to enter Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district, an official stated on Friday.

 A barrier to gather tax has been arrange at Sissu in Lahaul close to Rohtang’s Atal Tunnel by the Special Area Development Authority (SADA), Keylong SDM Priya Nagra stated.

Rupee 50 is being charged from two-wheelers, Rs 200 from automobiles, Rs 300 from SUVs and MUVs and Rs 500 from buses and vans, she added.

The variety of autos getting into Lahaul has elevated manifold after the opening of Atal Tunnel in October final 12 months, she added.

The tunnel was inaugurated on October 3 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The tax cash will likely be used for the event of the native space, she added.

The autos getting into Lahaul on common foundation is not going to must pay tax and have to use for exemption, she stated. 

(PTI)