An image of Manali’s overcrowded street has been doing rounds on social media, reflecting an innate lack of fear for the third wave among the tourists. It has been observed that the tourists have not been wearing masks and following social distancing rules, the people seem to be struggling for space. 

Amid these crises, it is important to beware and avoid certain tourist attractions, for the sake of one’s health. Therefore, here are three places that you should avoid visiting. 

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1. Shimla

It goes without saying that Shimla is the prime location that comes to one’s mind when we think of the word “hill-station” in India. 

But now, Shimla has put restrictions on who can and cannot visit it. Only senior citizens would be allowed to sit on the ridge and the pavements along Mall-road, according to the latest guidelines. 

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2. Nainital

It was reported that more than 8000 tourist vehicles were sent back from Nainital and Mussoorie as a part of the Uttarakhand government’s efforts in order to reduce crowding at popular tourist hubs. 

An RT-PCR test was also mandated for anyone entering the state, along with prior hotel bookings. According to a Live Mint report, Uttarakhand Police Headquarters Spokesperson DIG Nilesh Anand Bharane has urged tourists to visit places in Uttarakhand other than Mussoorie and Nainital to avoid overcrowding at one place.

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3. Jaipur forts

Last Saturday, about 4800 people were recorded touring Jaipur’s Amber Fort, and on Sunday the number of visitors was substantial as well, amounting to about 4400. The rains made the city glisten and the beauty attracted more and more visitors over the week. Nahargarh Fort also welcomed a huge number of people, with about 4100 visiting this Sunday itself.

The monuments and museums are also not short of people, with travellers from Haryana, Delhi and UP setting out to visit the regal city.