Tourists risk lives, hold up traffic on narrow Charmadi Ghat, annoy other road users

CHIKKAMAGALUR: Tourists who pass through Charmadi Ghat have been risking their lives climbing on to slippery rocks and also creating traffic jams on the narrow road, much to the annoyance of other motorists.

A group of youths dancing on the road, unmindful of the traffic.

There are many waterfalls along the scenic route and unmindful of other road users and their own safety, several tourists can be seen climbing on the rocks at waterfalls which may have algal deposits. There have been several instances in the past when people have slipped and broken bones and even suffered head injuries. Some have even lost their lives.

Tourists climb slippery rocks, exposing themselves to danger.

Some tourists park their vehicles on the wrong side of the road and remain unfazed even as traffic piles up on either side. Groups of youngster break into dance and later post videos and photos on their social media accounts.

Smooth flow of traffic is affected as tourists stop to take pictures and videos.

Several other tourists and motorists have slammed the attitude of such tourists. The police should take strict action against those who risk their lives by climbing on the rocks or cause traffic jams by haphazard parking. There should also be regular patrols along the Ghad road, they said.