Saralnama33 was Shimla's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali, while Delhi recorded 427. Himachal Pradesh's tourist spots enjoy clean air, prompting tourism businesses to invite visitors. Manali's AQI was 99 on Diwali, Dharamshala's 120, and the state average 99. These levels are considered good. In contrast, North Indian cities' air quality is equivalent to smoking 15-25 cigarettes daily. AQI measures pollutants like CO2, ozone, NO2, and particulate matter. Higher AQI indicates more dangerous air. Shimla hotelier Ashwani Sood urged tourists to enjoy Himachal's fresh air. Manali Hotel Association President Anoop Thakur said visitors can avoid pollution-related illnesses by coming to the hills. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 13:47 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 33 was Shimla's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali, while Delhi recorded 427 on 15 Nov 2023
- Himachal Pradesh's tourist spots enjoy clean air, prompting tourism businesses to invite visitors
- Manali's AQI was 99 on Diwali, Dharamshala's 120, and the state average 99