Hotels of Kasauli and Chail in Himachal Pradesh are witnessing high occupancy this summer, even as poor road conditions continue to draw the ire of tourists. Excavation work to lay thick water pipes for a potable water scheme is underway on the Garkhal-Kasauli road. Heavy machinery stacked along the sides has reduced the road's width, and the dug-up stretches have inconvenienced visitors.