India, Oct. 8 -- After a huge rush of tourists last weekend, the Himachal Pradesh forest department has capped the number of tourists entering the Triund landscape to 1,000 per day, including those availing camping facilities, citing concerns over the impact on the ecological health and integrity of the forest ecosystem.

The department has directed the operator managing the trek check-posts to strictly enforce the cap.

The move comes amid a surge in tourist and trekker footfall at Triund, one of Himachal's most popular trekking destinations. The beginner-level trek attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors every year.

Last weekend witnessed a huge rush of trekkers heading to Triund, with videos showing the crowds going ...