Manali, June 19 -- Known for its picturesque mountains and natural beauty, Manali is experiencing an increasing waste management crisis during the busiest travel season.

Trash is piling up at several tourist locations throughout the town, raising concerns about environmental damage, public health, and sanitation.

Visitors entering Manali are increasingly greeted by heaps of waste and foul smells near the town's entry point, the Volvo bus stand, the HRTC bus stand and Lady Willingdon Hospital. Locals and tourists have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of one of Himachal Pradesh's most popular tourist destinations.

The condition of the famous Mall Road has also deteriorated; stains from paan and gutkha (chewing tobacco) ...