On Camera, Kilometres-Long Queue Of Cars In Snow-Covered Adi Kailash
Hundreds of tourists were stranded in a massive traffic jam on the route to Adi Kailash due to heavy snowfall. The congestion, described as a 'white traffic jam,' stretched for nearly two kilometers at an altitude of 14,500 feet.
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Highlights the logistical challenges and safety risks associated with increasing tourism in high-altitude, ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions.
A bid to catch breathtaking views of snow-clad mountains turned disappointing for hundreds of tourists as several cars and other vehicles beelined on the route to Adi Kailash over the past weekend.The 'white traffic jam', triggered by heavy snowfall in the region, was seen at an altitude of 14,500 feet as the number of pilgrims and vehicles shot up on the weekend and several tourists got stuck for hours.Videos of the long queue of cars have gone viral on social media, with one of…
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