Heatwave Drives Tourists to Shimla Without Traffic Woes
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- •A severe heatwave in northern India has driven tourists toward Shimla’s cooler climate.
- •Travelers report no major traffic jams on the Chandigarh-Shimla route, countering social media warnings.
- •Himachal Pradesh authorities have increased bus and coach services to manage the surge in visitors.
- •Shimla’s average summer temperature of 15–25°C contrasts sharply with extreme heat in Delhi and nearby states.
- •Local officials say infrastructure is holding up well, but some tourists remain watchful of potential overcrowding.
A relentless heatwave sweeping across northern India has sent tourists flocking to the hill station of Shimla in search of respite. However, contrary to viral social media warnings about long traffic snarls on the route from Chandigarh, many travelers are reporting a smooth journey.
Sunil Kumar, a tourist from Ahmedabad, shared his recent experience, saying, “We had seen reels on social media showing huge traffic jams in Shimla, but our experience has been completely different. We did not face any traffic jam from Chandigarh to Shimla.” His account reflects a growing trend this season, as visitors from cities like Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana make their way to Shimla’s relatively cooler climate.
