As the festive cheer takes hold and the holiday season beckons, a surge of travellers hitting the roads to celebrate Christmas and New Year has resulted in major traffic chaos across numerous key tourist destinations in India. Social media is currently filled with the grievances of every traveller who chose to make this long weekend special by taking a road trip.
Massive Jams Hit Indian Tourist Spots During Holiday Season
Manali to Atal Tunnel pic.twitter.com/bYW6PGaaiB
— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) December 23, 2023
One particularly alarming case captured widespread attention as a video depicting an endless line of vehicles stretching from Manali to the Atal Tunnel circulated on social media. This viral footage was initially shared by Weatherman Shubham on X, formerly known as Twitter. The video vividly showcased the staggering congestion plaguing this popular route, signalling no immediate relief in sight for the stranded commuters.
Manali draws in crowds from all corners of the country, especially during the winter season. However, this annual influx invariably brings with it notorious traffic jams during the holiday season. It significantly inconveniences both tourists and locals navigating through the region.
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Festive Traffic Chokes Bengaluru Highway
रात को सवा दस बजे हर गुरुवार से रविवार तक यही जाम रहता है जयपुर टावर से मोतीमहल तक..बस एक क्लब की दादागिरी है,जो ट्रैफिक जाम का कारण है,लेकिन कोई कुछ नहीं कर सकता…@rahulprakashIPS pic.twitter.com/z91admat0X
— yogeshh sharma.. (@yogeshsh2135) December 23, 2023
Loveleen Arun expressed general frustration and brought attention to the problem of congested airports and congested roads on X. She expressed concern about the overall effect on India’s reputation as a travel destination. She pointed out that unless changes are made, the nation may lose its appeal to tourists—especially in light of the high rates that hotels are charging.
It is such a terrible day for tourists in India today. Airports are super crowded. Roads everywhere are jammed with traffic of people leaving the cities for holidays. Hundreds of weddings in hotels have added to the traffic and service levels are at all time low! Across so many…
— Loveleen Arun (@LoveleenArun) December 23, 2023
Multiple reports poured in from various sources, painting a dire picture of traffic congestion: Complaints flooded in from exasperated commuters like Yogeshh Sharma on X, citing specific recurring traffic snarls from Jaipur Tower to Motimahal. He blamed the mayhem on the actions of one particular club. Similar sentiments were expressed by Siddharth R. Mayur, who bemoaned the painful trip between Pune and Mumbai. It is normally only 160 km long but takes an agonising 4–5 hours because of frequent traffic jams.
You really must do a great sin to embark on a Pune Mumbai travel by road. 160 odd km takes 4-5 hours & 8 out of 10 times you get stuck in traffic that would put chaos & torture to ease.
Wonder when will Pune get off its transport curse & get decent road infrastructure, Air &… pic.twitter.com/hzz2JtmVx4
— Siddharth R Mayur (@h2eSid) December 23, 2023
Toll booths leading to Mysuru on the Bengaluru Highway also reportedly witnessed bumper-to-bumper traffic. Entry points to Kodagu faced jams stretching up to two kilometres.
The collective outcry serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for robust infrastructure and better traffic management to alleviate the annual holiday gridlock that plagues India’s beloved tourist destinations.
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