Rishikesh Traffic Chaos: Tourist City Lacks Signals, Jams Worsen

• Rishikesh, a global tourist hub and Yoga Capital, suffers from severe traffic jams, especially during peak seasons and Char Dham Yatra.
• Despite high tourist influx, the city surprisingly lacks a single permanent traffic light, exacerbating congestion.
• Major areas like Dehradun Road, Haridwar Road, Tapovan, and Lakshman Jhula experience daily long queues, frustrating tourists and locals.
• Limited road width and increasing vehicle numbers, including Char Dham Yatra traffic, contribute significantly to the problem.
• Experts suggest installing smart traffic signals, improving parking, and better overall traffic management to ease the situation.