In the postcard-perfect valleys of Manali, daily life has turned into a grinding struggle. Traffic restrictions on the Right Bank and Left Bank roads between Kullu and Manali, introduced in response to ongoing infrastructure challenges, have stretched what was once a 38-km journey into an ordeal lasting four to six hours.

For locals, the chaos is more than just an inconvenience. Ajay, a resident of Jagatsukh, recounted how reaching Manali, barely 12 km away, now takes nearly two hours. “We need a better traffic management strategy. This cannot go on,” he said, echoing the frustration felt across the valley.

The restricted movement has forced commuters onto long detours, driving up transport costs and disrupting livelihoods. Businesses in Manali, heavily dependent on tourism, are reportin

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