Despite curfew restrictions in India easing much of McLeod Ganj remains closed with reports that just 20 per cent of shops are open. Affectionately known as “Little Lhasa”, businesses in the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are heavily dependent on tourist. Hotel owner, Akshay Runchal, believes that, “hoteliers have accepted the fact that there will be no tourist in the region for the next six months”.