New Delhi, March 27 -- The union Territory Administration of Ladakh has made registration mandatory for all types of tourism units operating in the Nubra Valley, acceding to one of the long-standing demands of the tourism industry. The Tourism directorate of the UT Administration has asked tourism units to comply with registrations for "smooth and regulated tourism activities" in the region.

The decision of the Directorate has been welcomed by the major tourism industry trade associations in Ladakh, calling it a "significant step towards formalising the tourism ecosystem in Nubra, ensuring greater structure, recognition, and access to policy support for local businesses."All Ladakh Hotel & Guest House Association (ALHAGHA), in a statement ...