The continuous influx of tourists in the lake city of Nainital has added to the woes of people, with the traffic system going off track. On Wednesday, people arriving without advance hotel bookings were sent into the city using a shuttle service from the entry points. The two-wheelers were not allowed entry in the city.
Due to this, there were several heated arguments between tourists and police personnel.
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Over 15,000 tourists reached Nainital, causing most hotels and guest houses to be fully occupied. The arrival of tourists has continued since Eid, making most tourist spots in the city bustling with visitors.
Due to the high number of tourist vehicles, there were frequent traffic jams on the Snow View route, and vehicles were seen crawling on other roads. To control traffic, tourist bikes were stopped at Rusi Bypass and Narayan Nagar. Tourists arriving at hotels without parking facilities were also transported into the city via the shuttle service.
Many tourists without prior bookings were stopped, leading most of them to return via the bypass, including those on motorcycles. Long queues of vehicles were seen at Narayan Nagar and Rusi Bypass.
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Meanwhile, Nainital's tourist attractions, including Snow View, Cave Garden, Botanical Garden, Himalayan Darshan and the Zoo, along with Mall Road, were crowded with visitors. The weather in the city remained pleasant on Wednesday, with a maximum temperature of 28°C and a minimum of 14°C.