Mussoorie Moves to Regulate Tourist Numbers with Pre-Registration Drive to Combat Overcrowding

Mussoorie moves to regulate tourist numbers with pre-registration drive to combat overcrowding

With tourist arrivals in Mussoorie surging dramatically over the past two years, Uttarakhand authorities are rolling out a new pre-registration system to manage the growing congestion and traffic bottlenecks that have plagued the popular hill station during peak seasons. According to government data, more than 21 lakh tourists visited Mussoorie in 2024, nearly doubling the number from 2022, when the hill town welcomed over 11 lakh visitors. The …

Mussoorie plans tourist pre-registration to combat overcrowding - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

To address worsening traffic congestion and overcrowding during peak seasons, Dehradun authorities are planning to implement a pre-registration system for tourists visiting Mussoorie. This move comes in response to a sharp rise in visitor numbers—from over 11 lakh in 2022 to more than 21 lakh in 2024. The system, expected to roll out during high-traffic periods like summer holidays and long weekends, would require tourists to register in advance…