Dhanaulti and Kanatal in Tehri district are experiencing a sharp rise in tourist arrivals during the 3-day long weekend, with congestion reported at several points along the Chamba-Mussoorie National Highway.
Visitors are arriving in large numbers from Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh. The influx has placed additional pressure on Dhanaulti’s road network and available parking space.
Why traffic is slowing
More than 2,000 tourist vehicles are reaching Dhanaulti each day. Traffic is becoming particularly difficult because the hill destination lacks sufficient parking facilities and the connecting road is single-lane.
Vehicles gathering around busy stretches are leaving limited space for through traffic. The resulting queues have appeared at multiple locations in Dhanaulti, affecting movement along the highway.
Police manage movement
Police personnel are working to clear the affected stretches and regulate vehicles. Yashwant Khatri, the outin-charge, said traffic sometimes has to be slowed briefly to allow larger vehicles to pass.
According to Khatri, movement returns to normal after those vehicles are cleared. Police continue to manage traffic as tourist vehicles keep arriving in the area.
Conclusion
The weekend rush has created repeated traffic congestion in Dhanaulti, where heavy visitor numbers, limited parking and a single-lane road are straining movement on the Chamba-Mussoorie National Highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which places are seeing the tourist rush?
Dhanaulti and Kanatal in Tehri district are receiving large numbers of visitors.
Q. Which highway is affected?
Traffic congestion has been reported on the Chamba-Mussoorie National Highway in Dhanaulti.
Q. How many tourist vehicles reach Dhanaulti daily?
More than 2,000 tourist vehicles are reaching Dhanaulti each day.
Q. Why is congestion worsening?
Insufficient parking and the single-lane road are contributing to the traffic problem.
Q. Where are the tourists arriving from?
Visitors are coming from Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh.
Q. What are police doing?
Police are regulating traffic and slowing movement when necessary to help larger vehicles pass.
