Thousands of tourists continue to flock to Himachal Pradesh as a heatwave has hit the plains and Covid-19 cases are dropping steadily in the country. Among the top tourist hotspots, Lahaul is attracting the maximum number of visitors due to the Atal Tunnel, which has made commuting to the scenic district easier. Kufri, Shimla, Narkanda, Dalhousie and Manali are also receiving large numbers of tourists from nearby states to escape the scorching heat. "This was the highest single-day and highest till date arrivals," saidManav Verma, the superintendent of police of Lahaul-Spiti, PTI reported. They are hoping that as a few months are still left until the summer season, the number of visitors may rise further.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2021 10:30 UTC