Fears of third Covid-19 wave soar as tourists crowd hill stations - In Pics

Celebrating victory too early may lead to a devastating fall, and a similar scenario is currently prevalent in India. With a decline in Covid-19 cases in the country, hopes of the second wave of the pandemic ending soon have risen. However, a large number of people crowding at famous hill stations, flouting all Covid norms, has escalated the fear of a third wave. (Credit: PTI Photos)

A large number of backpackers were seen at Shimla's Mall Road after ease in Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Credit: PTI Photo

Not just tourist destinations, travellers also crowded religious places. Devotees throng Hidimba Devi Temple that was reopened after ease in Covid-19 lockdown, in Manali. Credit: PTI Photo

Visitors also took to paragliding, trekking etc. Credit: PTI Photo

Tourists pose for a photo while enjoying a water sport in Beas river in Manali. Credit: PTI Photo

A crowded Mall Road after Covid-19 relaxation in Manali. Credit: PTI Photo

Tourists are seen enjoying a water sport in Manali. Credit: PTI Photo

Kullu police keeping a strict vigil on commuters on the Manali-Chandigarh highway. Cops also instructed the tourists to strictly adhere to Covid-19 rules. Credit: PTI Photo

Nature lovers are seen enjoying river rafting in Manali. Credit: PTI Photo

Tourists wander around the ridge area of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. Credit: AFP Photo

Tourists visit the waterfall at Koksar near the Atal Tunnel in Lahaul-Spiti. Credit: PTI Photo

Tourists at the Ridge Road after further ease in Covid-induced lockdown restrictions in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo

Tourists take a stroll during heavy rain at Ridge in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo

Travellers are seen enjoying the drizzle at Ridge in Shimla. Credit: PTI Photo