Travel Alert: Avoid Mountains Amidst Heavy Snowfall, Dangerous Conditions in Manali, Mussoorie

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News18•27-01-2026, 15:48
Travel Alert: Avoid Mountains Amidst Heavy Snowfall, Dangerous Conditions in Manali, Mussoorie
- •Heavy snowfall has led to dangerous and uncontrollable conditions in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and Mussoorie-Chakrata, Uttarakhand.
- •Tourists, drawn by the Republic Day weekend and first heavy snowfall, are facing severe disorganization and distress.
- •The Kullu-Manali route is experiencing extreme traffic jams, with vehicles taking hours to cover short distances.
- •Queues of vehicles stretching 8-10 kilometers have formed on the National Highway, causing significant delays.
- •Tourists report being trapped in their cars for over 24 hours without access to basic necessities like toilets, food, or milk for children.
Why It Matters: Heavy snowfall has created dangerous conditions and severe traffic jams in Manali and Mussoorie, stranding tourists.
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