From heaven to havoc: Himachal hills buckle under tourist pressure
The breathtaking landscapes of Himachal Pradesh are now under threat, grappling with serious environmental challenges triggered by unregulated tourism development. In 2024 alone, the state welcomed 1.80 crore domestic tourists, the second-highest ever after 2017's record of 1.91 crore. This influx is staggering, considering the state's resident population is just 75 lakh