Traffic, crowds and construction: India's hill stations swamped by tourists escaping Delhi heat

In 2024, more than 2 million visitors went to the small towns of Landour and Mussoorie in the Himalayan foothills, prompting authorities to introduce daily limitsUntil recently, the drive up the mountainous road to Landour was a highlight of a visit to the small hilltop town, as drivers enjoyed glorious Himalayan views and breathed in the cool forest air. Today, the journey is something to be endured with up to 1,000 cars a day clogging the narrow, winding road - slowing to navigate hairpin bends.A journey that once took five to six hours from Delhi can now take up to 10 hours, especially at weekends in May and June. Continue reading...