There is a specific moment every solo woman traveller knows well. The taxi drops you at a quiet mountain hotel just as the evening light begins to fade. Your phone signal weakens, the streets feel unfamiliar, and for a brief moment, confidence and caution exist side by side.
Shimla is facing severe traffic congestion following a sharp rise in tourist arrivals during the ongoing heatwave in the plains. According to police officials, more than 1.54 lakh vehicles entered the hill station over the past week, while nearly 70,000 vehicles arrived in just the last three days.
