Festival Frenzy! Hyderabad Drowns in Sankranti Travel Rush
As the Sankranti festival approaches, Hyderabad is experiencing a massive travel rush, with roads, highways, and railway stations bustling with travelers heading to their hometowns or popular holiday destinations. The city’s transport infrastructure is facing its annual test as families, students, and office-goers make plans to celebrate the four-day festival across the state and neighboring regions.Traffic authorities report congested roads on key routes leading out of hyderabad, with long queues at toll plazas and heavy movement on the Outer Ring Road. Railway stations are equally crowded, as trains are running at full capacity, with many passengers booking last-minute tickets to secure seats. airlines have also reported a spike in bookings, with some flights to regional destinations nearing full occupancy.Local businesses and hotels are gearing up for the festive surge, offering special packages, discounts, and festive events, while authorities are urging travelers to plan ahead, exercise patience, and follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents during the peak travel period.The sankranti travel rush is not just about transportation—it’s also reflected in markets, shopping hubs, and pilgrimage sites, as Hyderabadis stock up on festive essentials, gifts, and traditional delicacies like pongal, sugarcane, and sesame treats. The festival frenzy, while joyous, underscores the challenges cities data-face in managing mass travel and ensuring smooth logistics during major holidays.Officials expect the travel intensity to continue until January 15-16, with a gradual easing post-festival, marking the end of one of the busiest travel weeks of the year for Hyderabad.
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