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Garbage‑Littered Trail in McLeod Ganj Sparks Tourist Outrage
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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A trail in McLeod Ganj has become littered with garbage, prompting local residents to demand that tourists clean up after themselves. The incident has sparked a broader debate about civic responsibility in the popular hill station.
A popular trekking trail in McLeod Ganj has been found strewn with plastic bottles, food wrappers and other refuse, according to local residents who witnessed the scene.
The discovery has triggered anger among the community, with several groups calling on tourists to take responsibility for their waste and to use the free lodging and meals offered by local hostels.
Local authorities have pledged to increase litter‑collection efforts and to install more waste bins along the trail. They also plan to launch a public awareness campaign to encourage visitors to respect the environment while enjoying the area’s natural beauty.
The discovery has triggered anger among the community, with several groups calling on tourists to take responsibility for their waste and to use the free lodging and meals offered by local hostels.
Local authorities have pledged to increase litter‑collection efforts and to install more waste bins along the trail. They also plan to launch a public awareness campaign to encourage visitors to respect the environment while enjoying the area’s natural beauty.