Rave parties reshape Himachal's Parvati Valley, raise concerns

Parvati Valley, known for Malana Cream, later became linked to synthetic drugs as rave parties grew with backpacker tourism in Kasol and Tosh. Following court intervention, police raided a rave party, arresting two tourists with cocaine and LSD. Residents say tourism has boosted livelihoods but also brought noise, littering, drug abuse and pressure on the valley's fragile ecosystem.