Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Air pollution has been plaguing Delhi-NCR for the past month, making it difficult for people to venture outside. People are experiencing breathing difficulties. Besides air pollution, the smog, a combination of fog and pollutants, has further exacerbated the situation. Air pollution in Delhi-NCR is affecting children and the elderly the most. If you want to protect yourself and your family from the ill effects of air pollution, you can visit some places near Delhi where the environment is clean and peaceful. You will also feel much better there.

According to AQI data, the pollution levels in the capital have reached well above the 'severe' category, and prolonged exposure can cause serious lung damage. If you live with children, the elderly, or simply crave fresh air, it might be best to get away for a while. Here are some beautiful places that are just a flight or a short drive away, where you can breathe freely again.

Manali, Himachal Pradesh
The crisp mountain air of Manali is most enchanting during the winter season. Here, you can shop for woolen and wooden handicrafts on Mall Road, visit the Hidimba Temple surrounded by deodar trees, go paragliding over the Solang Valley, or enjoy trekking on the trails of Parvati Valley. It's a magnificent experience in the lap of the Himalayas. Spending some time here will also rejuvenate your lungs.

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
Nestled peacefully in the Garhwal hills, Lansdowne offers a stark contrast to the Delhi smog, with its air fragrant with the scent of pine trees. Take a boat ride on Bhulla Tal, learn about war stories at the Garhwali Museum, or trek to Bhim Pakora. The Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple offers a serene spiritual experience, while the Tip-in-Top viewpoint provides panoramic views of the dense forests.

Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Ooty's air quality index is much better than that of Delhi's smoggy skies. The air here is fragrant with the scent of eucalyptus trees. You can enjoy boating on Ooty Lake and visit the Murugan Temple located on Elk Hill. The weather here is very pleasant.

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