16,000 Vehicles Enter Shimla, 7,000 in Manali in a Single Day as Long Weekend Triggers Traffic Rush to Hills
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16,000 vehicles enter Shimla, 7,000 in Manali in a single day as long weekend triggers traffic rush to hills
Manali and Shimla witnessed a sharp increase in tourist vehicles, with 16,277 vehicles entering Shimla through the Shoghi barrier on Friday, including around 7,060 from outside the state. Tourists reported journeys that normally take 15-20 minutes stretching to one or two hours.
The long weekend, which began after the October 2nd holiday, saw a huge influx of tourists and pilgrims into the mountains. Vehicles stretched 7 to 9 kilometers along the Joshimath-Badrinath Yatra route, while traffic jams stretched several kilometers along the Kalka-Shimla National Highway 5. At both locations, travelers were stranded for hours.
A huge number of tourists from neighbouring states flocked to the hill stations due to the back-to-back holidays, causing huge traffic jams at major tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Popular destinations including Kullu-Manali, Shimla, Nainital, Bhimtal and Kainchi Dham saw a significant increase in the number of tourists. Manali saw 7,000 vehicles enter the city on a single day, while Shimla saw over 16,000 vehicles ente…
Shimla: A huge influx of vehicles entered Shimla, known as a hill station and the best tourist place, on Saturday. Traffic officials there said that more than 16,000 vehicles entered Shimla in a single day.
Long Weekend Rush Creates Severe Traffic Congestion in Himachal and Uttarakhand
The long weekend has resulted in a substantial increase in traffic congestion on key routes in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, significantly affecting travel times. On October 2, the government holiday began a surge of tourists and pilgrims keen to explore popular destinations, particularly along the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway-5. This rise in vehicular volume created lengthy […]
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