Shimla, Nov 12 (PTI) Tourist footfall has increased in famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh as tourists head to the mountains to escape post-Diwali pollution.
The rush has increased in the state capital, Shimla, and Manali, two of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the state.
A thin blanket of snow over peaks, clear blue skies, and clean air are a big draw for tourists.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) after Diwali in Shimla and Manali was 66 to 100 and 70 to 82, considered satisfactory to moderate, while the air quality in New Delhi and NCR was between 320 and 520, deemed poor and hazardous.
“Severe pollution in the plains made it difficult even to breathe. It’s much better in the hills,” Manish, a tourist, said.
Anand, a resident of Greater Noida, said, “I came with my parents to Shimla because of the high air pollution in the NCR.” PTI BPL VN
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