Sethan Village, in Hamta Valley: A Tale of Uncontrolled Tourism
Where in 2021 — when I began operating a rented-hotel near Sethan, in Hamta Valley— 1 Biswa land (around 40 square m) cost less than 3L Rupees. In 2025, it cost a whopping 9 Lakh per Biswa! Forest encroachments are rampant too! A few years ago, Sethan was a hidden gem—a quiet Buddhist village nestled […]
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