Manali experienced severe traffic congestion on Saturday night due to a surge of tourists amid an intense heatwave across India. Commuters were stranded for hours as vehicles moved slowly on key routes leading to and from the popular hill station.
Manali experienced severe traffic congestion on Saturday night due to a surge of tourists amid a nationwide heatwave. Commuters were stranded for hours as vehicles moved slowly on key routes, with one tourist describing the ordeal. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across large parts of India.
Manali is experiencing a tourism surge this season with hotel occupancy at 70-80%, expected to rise further in May-June. Tourists from across India praise the pleasant weather, lingering snow, and adventure activities like zip-lining and paragliding. Local businesses are optimistic about a record-breaking season, with tourism operators enhancing preparations and offering special packages.
