Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Gandhi Jayanti Getaway Brings Gridlock to Popular Hill Stations
Many people went on holiday during the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend.
They travelled to popular places in the hills and nearby areas.
So many visitors arrived that roads became very crowded.
Cars moved slowly or got stuck in long lines.
Some journeys took much longer than they usually do.
Videos showed crowded roads and tourist spots.
Hotels and other places to stay reportedly filled up.
Some visitors had trouble finding a room.
A tourist rush during the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend caused severe congestion in several popular destinations.
Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital and Rishikesh were among the affected locations.
Videos showed bumper-to-bumper traffic, crowded tourist spots and overwhelmed roads.
Long vehicle queues formed on mountain roads, making some journeys take much longer than usual.
The report says lodging facilities reached capacity, leaving some visitors struggling to find rooms.
- Who
- Tourists travelling during the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend.
- What
- A large visitor rush caused severe traffic congestion, crowded tourist spots and reported difficulty finding accommodation.
- When
- During the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend.
- Where
- Popular destinations including Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital and Rishikesh.
- Why
- A large number of tourists travelled to these destinations for the long weekend.
- Occasion
- Gandhi Jayanti long weekend
- Reported destinations
- Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nainital and Rishikesh
- Main impact
- Severe traffic congestion
- Road conditions
- Long queues and bumper-to-bumper traffic were reported
- Journey times
- Some trips took much longer than usual
- Accommodation
- Lodging facilities reportedly reached capacity, leaving some visitors struggling to find rooms