Pollution Drives Tourists to Himachal: Clean Air Beckons from Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab

• Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab face severe air pollution, prompting tourists to seek clean air in Himachal Pradesh.
• Himachal offers pleasant weather, beautiful valleys, and an Air Quality Index (AQI) typically ranging from 32 to 97 (Good to Moderate).
• Tourists like Randeep Singh from UP and Vicky Bali from Punjab confirm the stark difference in air quality and environment.
• Dr. Suresh Kumar Attri from Himachal Pradesh Centre for Environment, Science and Climate Change highlights the healthy AQI in hill stations.
• Tourist numbers are rapidly increasing, especially on weekends, with further surges expected around late December and New Year.

Why It Matters: Himachal Pradesh emerges as a healthy refuge for tourists escaping severe air pollution in North India.