Pollution tourism: Escaping the smog, NCR residents flock to Uttarakhand in ‘low season’

Delhi residents like the Wason brothers and Ajay Duggal are escaping the city's high pollution levels during Diwali, opting for retreats in Uttarakhand's hill towns such as Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Nainital. This trend is reflected in increased hotel occupancy rates, which are now between 40-60%, as people seek healthier...