Shillong: Tourism in Meghalaya remains stagnant one week after the August 19 KSU bike rally turned violent. Footfall across the state is thin. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma acknowledged on Wednesday that the unrest sparked anxiety, though he insisted the state is safe for visitors.
Major tourist spots are feeling the pinch. Umiam View Point sat mostly empty today. The Shillong-Guwahati highway lacked its usual stream of tourist vehicles. Roadside dhabas in Nongpoh report a massive drop in customers, and local taxi drivers struggle to find passengers.
Parambir Singh Sehdave, president of the Federation of Shillong Hotels, noted the lack of visitors. He described the current flow as “only a little trickle here and there.”
No new incidents occurred over the last four days. Sangma claims the government has taken steps to restore order. He expects the sector to recover as the public realizes the danger has passed. For now, the roads remain quiet.
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