Holiday Rush: Temples, Tourist Spots Overflow as Year-End Travel Surges Across India

• Consecutive holidays (Christmas, weekend, year-end) trigger massive travel surge in Telugu states and nationwide.
• Major transport hubs, pilgrimage sites like Tirumala and Srisailam, and tourist spots such as Araku are experiencing unprecedented crowds.
• Tirumala's Sarvadarshanam temporarily suspended due to extreme rush; Srisailam and Araku face severe traffic congestion.
• Police implement traffic control, and Araku's visiting hours are adjusted to manage tourist influx.
• Telugu travelers also flock to national destinations like Kullu-Manali, Ladakh, Goa, and Kerala, boosting the tourism sector.

Why It Matters: Year-end holidays spark a nationwide travel boom, overwhelming popular destinations and transport.