Tourist Surge In Himachal Brings Traffic Chaos to Himachal Hill Towns
The festive rush to Himachal Pradesh has brought both cheer and chaos, as thousands of tourists escape polluted plains in search of snow, triggering massive traffic snarls across hill towns. With an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 vehicles entering the state daily since Christmas, popular destinations like Shimla and Manali are witnessing bumper crowds and long traffic jams. Authorities say managing the surge has become a challenge, with police deployed across multiple sectors to regulate traffic and ease congestion. Parking shortages and gridlocks have been reported at several key locations, even as Christmas and New Year celebrations draw more visitors.
