Hazardous post-Diwali air quality in Delhi-NCR is driving travellers to Manali, where early snowfall, crisp mountain air and low hotel rates offer relief. With air quality reaching hazardous levels across Delhi-NCR following Diwali, travellers from the national capital region and northern plains are increasingly visiting Manali, Himachal Pradesh, to escape the toxic smog and benefit from the crisp mountain air and early snowfall.