Massive traffic jams hit Himachal, Uttarakhand on long weekend

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What happened

Over the Gandhi Jayanti long weekend, Himachal Pradesh experienced a notable rise in visitors and devotees.

Major thoroughfares leading to destinations such as Manali, Shimla, and Mussoorie were notably jammed.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:12:17 UTC.

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