Ooty and Kodaikanal, famed hill stations in Tamil Nadu, face congestion and environmental damage due to heavy tourist traffic. Responding to concerns, the Madras High Court and the State government plan to limit vehicular movement by establishing a “carrying capacity” for ghat roads. Measures include check posts to curb plastic usage and urging TASMAC to implement a bottle buy-back scheme. Inspired by Himachal Pradesh’s model, the court proposes a cap on vehicles, noting the strain on local flora and fauna. Officials estimate daily traffic at 2,000 vehicles, surging to 20,000 during peak tourist seasons. These steps aim to ensure sustainable tourism and preserve the natural beauty of these hill stations.