Tourism is picking up again in India after a lull caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
For holidaymakers, the cool weather and stunning beauty of India’s hill and mountain resorts – from Mahabaleshwar in the west to Ooty in the south – are always a big draw.
For locals, the influx of tourists means an increase in their income – much-needed after the devastation caused by the pandemic.
But this increase is acting as a double-edged sword for ecologically fragile vacation spots that are already buckling under the pressures of traffic, excess waste and uncontrolled construction. control.
Reporting by Nikhil Inamdar; filmed and edited by Vishnu Vardhan; Produced by Ayushi Shah
