Shimla, June 14 -- Pleasant weather conditions, intermittent rainfall and cooler temperatures have drawn a large number of tourists to Himachal Pradesh during the long weekend, with the state's capital Shimla also seeing a rush of visitors from different parts of the country.

Tourists said the city's favourable weather, scenic beauty, religious attractions, rich culture and comparatively smooth traffic movement were making their holiday experience enjoyable despite the heavy rush.

Families travelling during the summer vacation and weekend are flocking to hill stations across Himachal Pradesh to escape the intense heat prevailing in Delhi and other parts of the northern plains.

Speaking to ANI, Manish Goyal, a tourist from Delhi, said h...