Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage fuels Humla economy as tourist inflow surges

Hotels in Simkot, Hilsa and Nepalgunj report near-full occupancy as Indian pilgrims travel to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar via Humla, generating jobs and local revenue.

At Hotel Bijaya in Simkot, the headquarters of Humla district, owner Bijay Lama and his staff have barely had a moment to spare.