Gandhi Jayanti getaway turns nightmarish: Tourists sleep on roads, massive jams at Rishikesh, Shimla, Nainital

Tourists heading to popular hill stations for the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend faced a nightmarish travel experience, as massive traffic jams plagued routes leading to Rishikesh, Shimla, Nainital, Manali, and Mussoorie. The influx of visitors over the weekend caused severe congestion, with vehicles forming long lines and jamming mountain roads.

Videos of the chaotic scenes quickly circulated on social media, drawing widespread attention. In Nainital, commuters were seen sleeping inside their cars and on the roadside due to the heavy traffic. Accommodation shortages further exacerbated the situation, forcing many tourists to spend the night in their vehicles. The surge in visitors during long weekends has raised concerns about crowd management and the ability of infrastructure to handle such sudden surges in tourist numbers.