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Subject: Incident of Tourists Leaving Guest House Without Paying in Tirthan Valley
An unfortunate incident involving tourists has recently come to light in Tirthan Valley, Kullu district.

On March 5, a group of five tourists — two women and three men — reportedly from Rohini, Delhi, arrived in Tirthan Valley and checked into a small local guest house for a three-day stay.
According to the guest house staff, the group agreed to a rate of ₹1,500 per person per day including breakfast and dinner.

The guests stayed from March 5 to March 8, availing accommodation and meals during their stay.
However, at the time of checkout, the tourists allegedly disputed the agreed price, claiming that the rate was ₹1,500 per room instead of per person. When the staff presented the total bill of ₹22,500, an argument reportedly followed.

According to the guest house worker, the group also claimed they had connections with senior officials in Kullu and warned that they would contact authorities and create trouble for the property.
In an attempt to settle the matter peacefully, the staff even offered a discount of ₹6,800, but the guests allegedly left the premises without paying the bill.

Later, during a phone conversation, the tourists demanded a GST bill. The guest house owner explained that he had recently applied for GST registration. Despite this, he arranged a GST invoice through a travel agency and shared it with the guests.

The tourists then reportedly insisted that the bill must be issued directly in the guest house’s name before they would consider payment.
The guest house is run by a local family who reportedly took a loan of around ₹50 lakh to build the small property and sustain their livelihood.

Local residents say incidents like these are rare in the valley, which is known for its hospitality and peaceful tourism culture. Community members have expressed concern that such behavior harms small local businesses that depend heavily on responsible tourism.

The matter is now being discussed among local tourism stakeholders, who are urging visitors to respect local agreements and support ethical travel practices.

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