Parvati Valley Grapples with Overtourism and Drug Menace

The picturesque Parvati Valley, home to villages like Kalga, is increasingly struggling with the adverse effects of overtourism and a rampant drug trade. Local residents and environmentalists express concern over the degradation of natural beauty and the erosion of traditional culture. This issue, highlighted in a report from early December last year, poses a significant threat to the region's delicate ecosystem and social fabric. Authorities are urged to implement sustainable tourism practices