Photos: Tourists throng market areas in Shimla as Himachal Pradesh govt eases restrictions
Himachal Pradesh, one of the most famous and sought-after tourist destinations, was the first state to open its doors for tourists. The government had announced that no mandatory RT-PCR negative report is required to enter the state.
A large number of tourists from the neighbouring states thronged market areas and flouted COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Travellers were seen roaming around in public areas without masks and littering in open areas.((Photo by Deepak Sansta/Hindustan Times))
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Tourists thronging Shimla on Saturday after the state government relaxed curbs on gatherings in view of the decline in the number of Covid-19 cases. ((Deepak Sansta/HT))
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Police officers issued challans to tourists who were found flouting Covid safety norms in Shimla on Friday.((Deepak Sansta/HT) )
Inter-state bus services resumed in the state from July 1 at ISBT Tutukand. Photo by Deepak Sansta / Hindustan Times)((Deepak Sansta/HT) )
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ourists and locals were seen walking on the Ridge Road as the Himachal Pradesh government eased Covid restrictions in the state since June 14. ((PTI Photo))
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