India, Jan. 25 -- Tourists were stranded for hours on roads leading to Himachal Pradesh's tourist hotspot, Manali, after heavy snowfall blanketed the region. Among those affected were thousands of tourists who were drawn to Manali by the promise of picturesque white snowscapes, but forgot to take into account the infrastructural issues caused by the influx.

The situation worsened due to the Republic Day long weekend, with the heavy tourist inflow triggering traffic jams stretching up to 15 km near Manali.

A video going viral online shows dozens of tourists walking on the road, suitcases in hand. The slippery roads caused at least one person to fall, the video shows. It has sparked concerns about safety and over-tourism in the region.

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