Fresh, clean mountain air has once again made Himachal Pradesh a magnet for tourists after Diwali. With a significantly “good” quality on the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded across the state, especially in the capital, Shimla, visitors from across India are flocking to the hills to breathe in what they describe as “pure Himalayan air.”

Tourist arrivals have surged after the monsoon and the devastating rains earlier this year, giving a much-needed boost to the state’s tourism industry. The pleasant post-Diwali weather, combined with low pollution levels, has enhanced the hill state’s charm.

From Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Kirtan Patel, a tourist, told ANI that visiting the Himalayas felt refreshing and rejuvenating.

“It feels wonderful to be here in Himachal Pradesh, in the lap of the Himala

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