Mandi-Kullu Highway Sees Massive Traffic Amid Tourist Influx
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 14, 2026, 17:12 IST | Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 17:12 IST
As temperatures continue to soar across India's plains, thousands of tourists are heading to Himachal Pradesh's cooler hill stations, creating massive traffic congestion on the Mandi-Kullu highway. Long queues of vehicles have been reported as travellers flock to destinations like Kullu and Manali for a weekend escape from the heat. Over 3.3 lakh vehicles entered the state in 10 days, bringing peak-season travel to a crawl.
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