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Intense cold wave grips Kashmir as temperatures plummet below freezing point. ‘Chillai-Kalan’ dominates with frozen water bodies and icy conditions. Light snowfall expected in higher reaches due to Western Disturbance.

Kashmir reels under intense cold wave conditions across

During the 40 days of Chillai-Kalan, the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably.

Intense cold wave conditions prevailed across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures settled several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday.
There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches on Friday and Saturday as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region, they said.
The night temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under freezing conditions. The fall in the mercury led to the freezing of water supply lines as a thin layer of ice covered the surface of several water bodies including the Dal Lake.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday night, slightly up from the previous night's minus 7.3 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said.
Gulmarg, a tourist resort town known for skiing activities in north Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 6 degrees Celsius, up from minus 6.6 degrees Celsius the previous night.
Pahalgam, the base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of minus 8.6 degrees Celsius, slightly down from the previous night's minus 8.4 degrees Celsius, it said.
Qazigund, the gateway town to Kashmir, logged a minimum temperature of minus 7 degrees Celsius, while Konibal, a hamlet in the Pampore area, was the coldest recorded place in the valley at minus 9 degrees Celsius, it said.
Kupwara, in north Kashmir, registered a low of minus 6.7 degrees Celsius, while Kokernag, in south Kashmir, was minus 5.5 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological department has said an active Western Disturbance is set to impact Jammu and Kashmir from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
Under the influence of the system, there is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches towards late afternoon of Friday till the forenoon the next day, the Met Office said.
While the weather would stay mainly dry on December 29, 30, and 31, light snowfall is possible at isolated places in Kashmir from January 1-4.
Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' - considered the harshest period of winter - which started on December 21.
During the 40 days of Chillai-Kalan, the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably.
It will end on January 30 next year, but the cold wave would continue. The 40 days are followed by a 20-day 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

Himachal Pradesh witnesses heavy snowfall, blocking 177 roads and boosting tourism with increased bookings. Severe cold wave and fog warnings issued as temperatures plunge.

Himachal Pradesh Snowfall: Roads Blocked, Tourism Boost, and Cold Wave Alerts

A maximum 89 roads were closed in Shimla, followed by 44 in Kinnaur and 25 in Mandi.

At least 177 roads, including three national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following snowfall in several districts, officials said on Tuesday.
Snowfall was recorded in the Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur districts.
Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders' Association president MK Seth told PTI that hotel occupancy in Shimla was at more than 70 per cent.
The snowfall led to a 30-percentage point increase in room bookings, he added.
About 174 roads and three national highways are closed and tourists in about 500 vehicles stranded near the Atal Tunnel were safely rescued till late on Monday, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue and Disaster) Onkar Sharma told PTI Videos.
According to reports, four people died in accidents during the past 24 hours and several suffered injuries due to vehicles skidding at some places. The administration is yet to share details about the victims.
The national highways between Attari and Leh, Sanj to Aut in Kullu district, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur district and Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti district were blocked for traffic.
A maximum 89 roads were closed in Shimla, followed by 44 in Kinnaur and 25 in Mandi. Some areas were without electricity after 683 transformers stopped working, the State Emergency Operation Centre said.
Sharma advised the tourists to adhere to the advisories issued by the district administration and the police, listen to suggestions from locals and refrain from driving in the snow.
December snow is considered good for apples as it provides moisture to the soil. The snowfall will also boost tourism, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh told reporters.
Singh, who reviewed the road situation with officials, said a tourist influx was expected in Shimla, Kullu-Manali and Dalhousie.
The department is ready to handle the tourist influx. A total of 268 machineries, including two snow blowers, have been deployed to clear the roads, he said.
Khadrala received 24 cm of snow, followed by Sangla (16.5 cm), Shillaro (15.3 cm), Chopal and Jubbal (15 cm each), Kalpa (13.7 cm), Nichar (10 cm), Shimla (7 cm), Pooh (6 cm) and Jot (5 cm).
Snowfall was also witnessed in the suburbs of Manali and Dalhousie since Monday while a few places in the mid and lower hills received light rain.
The Met has predicted rain and snow at isolated places in some parts of the state and Shimla in particular from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, with the precipitation peaking on Saturday.
An intense cold wave persisted in the lower hills of Mandi while a cold wave was witnessed in Una and Chamba. Dense, moderate and shallow fog was witnessed in Bilapsur, Sundernagar and Mandi, respectively, the Met office said.
It has issued an 'orange' warning for severe cold in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur and Mandi and 'yellow' warning for dense fog over parts of the Bhakra dam reservoir area and the Balh Valley in Mandi till Thursday.
Kukumseri in Lahaul and Spiti district was coldest in the state, recording a night temperature of minus 6.9 degrees Celsius.
The post-monsoon rain deficit from October 1 to December 24 was at 92 per cent of a normal of 70.4 mm.

Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall in higher reaches, plunging temperatures below freezing. Srinagar recorded a low of -6.6°C, with colder conditions predicted. The valley remains gripped by Chillai-Kalan, the harshest winter period.

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir

Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' - considered the harshest period of winter - which started on December 21.

The higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Tuesday as the cold wave conditions persisted across the valley and the minimum temperature plummeted several degrees below the freezing point, officials said.
They said light snowfall was recorded last night in the tourist resort of Sonamarg and a few other areas in the higher reaches of the valley.
The fall in mercury led to the freezing of water supply lines even as a thin layer of ice covered the surface of several water bodies.
Kashmir is experiencing intense cold conditions, with the maximum temperature in Srinagar on Monday settling over six degrees below normal for this time of the season.
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 2.8 degrees Celsius on Monday as the day temperature remained below the normal across the valley.
The bone-chilling cold continued throughout Monday night as well the minimum temperatures also settled below normal.
Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.6 degrees Celsius on Monday night -- down three degrees from the previous night, the meteorological department said.
Pahalgam, the base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra in south Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of minus 7.8 degrees Celsius, down from the previous night's minus 5 degrees Celsius, it said.
The night temperature in Gulmarg, a tourist resort town known for skiing activities in north Kashmir, settled at a low of minus 7.4 degrees Celsius -- almost three degrees down from minus 4.8 degrees Celsius the previous night, the department added.
Qazigund, the gateway town to Kashmir, logged a minimum temperature of minus 6.2 degrees Celsius, while Konibal, a hamlet in the Pampore area, was the coldest recorded place in the valley at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius, it said.
Kupwara, in north Kashmir, and Kokernag, in south Kashmir, registered a low of minus 6.4 degrees Celsius.
The meteorological department has predicted a dip of two to three degrees in the minimum temperatures over the next few days till December 26.
There is a possibility of light snowfall over the higher reaches towards the later afternoon of December 27 till the forenoon the next day, the Met Office said.
While the weather would stay mainly dry on December 29 and 30, light snowfall is possible in the isolated higher reaches on New Year's Eve, and light snowfall could take place at isolated to scattered places in Kashmir from January 1-3.
Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai-Kalan' - considered the harshest period of winter - which started on December 21.
During the 40 days of Chillai-Kalan, the chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum and the temperature drops considerably.
It ends on January 30 next year, but the cold wave continues even after that in the valley. The 40 days are followed by a 20-day 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

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<h3>Shimla and Manali&nbsp;</h3>
The infamous Mall road in Shimla looks even more picturesque when covered with a blanket of snow. Manali is also known as Himachal&rsquo;s winter wonderland and amazing snow activities can be enjoyed at Rohtang Pass located just 51 kms away from Manali.&nbsp;
<h3>Mussorie&nbsp;</h3>
Head over to this beautiful quaint hill station in Uttarakhand to experience gorgeous hills covered with white snow.&nbsp;
<h3>Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj&nbsp;</h3>
These are two more serene and breathtaking places in Himachal. Visit the monasteries, Dharamshala Cricket ground and trek to Shiva Cafe to enjoy a hot bowl of thukpa while enjoying the scenic snowcapped mountains.&nbsp;
<h3>Dalhousie and Khajjiar&nbsp;</h3>
Known as the Switzerland of India, Khajjiar is one of the best places for skiing and other snow activities. The tall trees are covered with white flakes and everything looks magical.
<h3>Auli</h3>
If you are looking for an offbeat destination away from the maddening crowd, then Auli is what you need. Also known as the skiing paradise of Garhwal, visit this winter dreamland to enjoy the snow season.
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The western disturbances finally ended the cold dry spell in Himalayas attracting tourists and adventurers

Watch: Snowfall in Himalayas brings happiness and concern for residents

Snowfall in some of the higher reaches of Kashmir pushed the minimum temperature up across the valley, except in Pahalgam, even as the Met Dept has forecast a higher intensity wet weather spell over three days from Monday, officials said on Sunday.

Snowfall in some of the higher reaches of Kashmir pushed the minimum temperature up across the valley on Sunday.
The Met Department has forecast a higher intensity wet weather spell over three days from Monday, officials said on Sunday.
Meanwhile, parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Manali, Shimla, and Auli received fresh snowfall.
The temperature dipped to minus two degrees Celsius in Manali on Sunday.
(Agencies)

Watch: Uttarakhand's Kedarnath, Gangotri Dham receive fresh snowfall

Watch | snowfall in hill states: 278 roads shut in Himachal Pradesh, Joshimath also affected

Apart from Joshimath, located at a height of around 6,000 feet, many famous locations in the higher altitudes of Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts, including Badrinath, skiing destination Auli, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib, Nanda Devi National Park and the Valley of Flowers also witnessed snowfall, officials said.

The mountain regions of northern India witnessed snowfall and light rain under the influence of a western disturbance, causing the closure of roads

&nbsp;The hill states of northern India witnessed snowfall and light rain on Friday under the influence of a western disturbance, causing the closure of roads
Himachal Pradesh witnessed light to moderate snowfall on Friday while intermittent rains occurred across the state under the influence of western disturbances, leading to the closure of 278 roads.
Jalori Jot and Rohtang Pass in Kullu received 60 and 45 cm of snow respectively while the south portal of the Atal Tunnel and Chansel each witnessed 30 cm of snowfall.
Chaurdhar and Dodrakwar recorded 25 cm of snow, Khadrala 16 cm and Jakho peak in Shimla and adjoining areas of Kufri received three to 10 cm of snow. Manali, Gohar and Tinder received 16 mm, 11 mm and 8.3 mm of rain followed by Nahan and Bhuntar each logging 5.7 mm of rainfall.
National Highway 3 and 305 were blocked at Rohtang Pass and Jalori Pass while the Gramphu to Lossar stretch of NH 505 was also closed. As many as 177 roads were closed for vehicular traffic in Lahaul and Spiti, 64 in Shimla, nine in Kinnaur, five in Chamba, three in Kullu and two each in Kangra and Sirmaur districts.
The local meteorological office has predicted a wet spell in the region till January 26 with light rain and snow at isolated places on January 21 and 22 and light to moderate snow at many places in mid and high hills on January 23.
The wet weather brought cheers to tourists and hoteliers as well as apple growers pinning their hope bumper produce. &nbsp;President of Tourism Industry Stakeholders' Association M K Seth said the occupancy in hotels is expected to rise from 30 to over 70 per cent by late Friday evening following fresh snowfall in the state capital and its suburbs.
Snowfall and rain have been witnessed in several parts of Uttarakhand including the holy shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath and Gangotri.
Other snowfall-affected areas include subsidence-hit Joshimath, which has reportedly added to the woes of people living in temporary relief camps.
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Air traffic to and from the Kashmir Valley was restored after the airport was cleared of snow and visibility improved. However, several morning flights were delayed and some were cancelled.

Hill towns of Shimla, Kullu, receive fresh snowfall; temperatures dip across Kashmir Valley 

Air traffic to and from the Kashmir Valley was restored after the airport was cleared of snow and visibility improved. However, several morning flights were delayed and some were cancelled.

Tourists made a beeline to resorts in Shimla, Manali and Kufri after a fresh snowfall, increasing the occupancy in hotels to almost 70 per cent.
As many as 7,164 vehicles had entered Shimla through Shoghi border in 12 hours till 8 pm on Friday.
The occupancy in hotels is expected to further rise by 10 per cent by the evening, vice president of Shimla Hotel and Restaurant Association Prince Kukreja said.
Manali received 23 cm of snow followed by 16 cm in Khadrala, 16 cm in Shillaro, 12 cm in Kufri, 10 cm in Bharmour, 6 cm each in Shimla and Gonda, 4 cm each in Dalhousie and Kalpa and 3 cm each in Hansa and Keylong.
The meteorological station in Shimla has predicted dry weather in the region for the next four days and cautioned of dense fog and cold waves in low hills from January 14 to 17.
In Uttarakhand, the pilgrimage sites of Badrinath and Gangotri were covered in a blanket of white on Saturday after fresh snowfall.&nbsp;
Meanwhile the Kashmir Valley's connectivity with the rest of the country was restored on Saturday with the Srinagar-Jammu national highway reopening for traffic and flight operations also resuming here a day after a snowfall, officials said.
Air traffic to and from the Kashmir Valley was restored after the airport was cleared of snow and visibility improved. However, several morning flights were delayed and some were cancelled.
"The snow from the runway, taxiway and apron has been cleared and the visibility has improved up to 3,000 metres. Flight operations have resumed," an official said.
The Srinagar-Jammu national highway -- the only all-weather road connecting the Valley with the rest of the country -- has been reopened for traffic after the snow was shovelled off, officials said.
While the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir experienced moderate to heavy snowfall on Friday, many other areas, including Srinagar, received light snow.
Meanwhile, night temperatures settled below the freezing point across the Valley. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.1 degrees Celsius on Friday night, down from 1 degree Celsius the night before.
Kashmir is currently under the grip of 'Chillai Kalan', the 40-day harshest weather period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent. Chillai Kalan begins on December 21 and ends on January 30. The cold wave continues even after that with a 20-day-long 'Chillai Khurd' and a 10-day-long 'Chillai Bachha' following it.&nbsp;
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According to met department fresh snowfall and rains are expected in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley in the coming days

Watch: fresh snowfall adds to winter chill in Kashmir valley

According to MET department fresh snowfall and rains are expected in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley in the coming days

According to MET department fresh snowfall and rains are expected in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley in the coming days

After witnessing bone-chilling cold in Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day period of the winter season, the much awaited snowfall of the season across the valley on January 13 brought joy and hope for a better season ahead. With fresh snowfall on Friday, Gulmarg's famous ski resort finally opened for tourists. According to MET department fresh snowfall and rains are expected in the higher reaches of the valley in the coming days. Meanwhile, air traffic to and fro Kashmir was suspended on Friday and flights for the rest of the day cancelled due to snowfall across the valley.
(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;

At least 17, dozens injured dead due to heavy snow in Japan

At least 17 dead, dozens injured dead due to heavy snow in Japan

Many parts of northeastern Japan reportedly had three times as much snow compared to their average snow fall this season.

Many parts of northeastern Japan reportedly had three times as much snow compared to their average snow fall this season

Heavy snow in large parts of Japan since last week has killed 17 and injured more than 90 people, while leaving hundreds of homes without power, disaster management officials said on Monday.
Powerful winter fronts have dumped heavy snow in northern coastal regions since last week, stranding hundreds of vehicles on highways, delaying delivery services and causing 11 deaths by Saturday. More snowfall over the Christmas weekend caused more casualties, bringing the death toll to 17 and injuries to 93 by Monday morning, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
Many of them were killed or injured after falling while removing snow from the roofs or buried underneath thick piles of falling rooftop snow.
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In Nagai City in the Yamagata prefecture, where snow piled up higher than 80 centimeters (2.6 feet) on Saturday, an elderly woman was found dead buried underneath a thick pile of rooftop snow that suddenly fell on her.
Many parts of northeastern Japan reportedly had three times as much snow compared to their average snow fall this season.
Heavy snow knocked down an electric power transmission tower in Japan&rsquo;s northernmost main island at one point left about 20,000 homes without power on Christmas morning, though electricity was restored in most areas later that day, according to the economy and industry ministry.
Dozens of trains and flights were also suspended in northern Japan through Sunday, but services have since mostly resumed, according to the transportation ministry. Gasoline stations and delivery services have not been affected.

Snowstorm in Buffalo, New York disrupted life. 20 people lost their lives in the storm

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Watch: 'Life threatening' winter storm ravages Buffalo in United States

Forecasters said a bomb cyclone &mdash; when atmospheric pressure drops very quickly in a strong storm &mdash; had developed near the Great Lakes, stirring up blizzard conditions, including heavy winds and snow

Millions of people hunkered down in a deep freeze overnight and early morning on Sunday to ride out the frigid storm that has killed at least 20 people across the US, trapping some residents inside homes with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to several hundred thousand homes and businesses.
The storm unleashed its full fury on Buffalo, with hurricane-force winds and snow causing whiteout conditions, paralysing emergency response efforts &mdash; New York Governor Kathy Hochul said almost every fire truck in the city was stranded &mdash; and shutting down the airport through Monday, according to officials.
The National Weather Service said the snow total at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport stood at 43 inches (109 centimeters) at 7am on Sunday.
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IMD's prediction for Himachal's tourist spots may play spoilsport; here's why

The night temperatures have dropped in most parts of the state. During the past 24 hours, the temperatures have dropped in the region.

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that there will be no snowfall during Christmas in the tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh, which came as a huge disappointment for the visitors who arrived in the capital city to witness the picturesque view of the snowfall.
The state weather centre at Shimla has forecasted snowfall in higher reaches of the Kullu, Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts of the state after a fresh western disturbance (WD) is expected on December 26.
"During the past 24 hours, there were cold wave conditions in the districts of Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur. There is a fresh Western disturbance on December 26, and there will be rain and snowfall in higher reaches of the state. On 28th and 29th, another western disturbance is approaching and it will impact the districts of Chamba, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts of the state. There is no scope for snowfall during Christmas in tourist destinations of the state. The night temperatures have dropped and in days to come it may increase," Bui Lal, Sr Scientist IMD HP said.
The night temperatures have dropped in most parts of the state. During the past 24 hours, the temperatures have dropped in the region. Kukumseri in the Lahaul-Spiti District of the state recorded the lowest night temperature at minus 7.9 degree Celsius.
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3 hikers lost their lives on Saturday after heavy snowfall in Kinnaur district of Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh. The deceased were part of a 13 person trekking group that was hiking from Shimla&nbsp;to Kinnaur.&nbsp;
Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel managed to rescue 10 men who were stuck at Buran Pass in Kinnaur&nbsp;-&nbsp;4,696 metres above sea level.&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner of Kinnaur, Apoorv Devgn said that the bodies of the three deceased hikers were buried under four feet of snow.
Nine of the 10 hikers were from Mumbai and one was from New Delhi.

3 hikers from Maharashtra dead in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, ITBP rescues remaining 10

3 hikers die in Himachal Pradesh amid heavy snowfall and 10 rescued by ITB Police 

3 hikers dead after heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, ITBP rescues 10 

Nine of the 10 hikers were from Mumbai and one was from New Delhi.

3 hikers lost their lives after heavy snowfall in Himachal&nbsp;Pradesh's&nbsp;Kinnaur, according to district administration officials. The deceased were part of a 13-person trekking group that was hiking from Shimla&nbsp;to Kinnaur.&nbsp;
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Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel managed to rescue 10 men who were stuck at Buran Pass in Kinnaur&nbsp;-&nbsp;4,696 metres above sea level.&nbsp;Deputy Commissioner of Kinnaur, Apoorv Devgn said that the bodies of the three deceased hikers were buried under four feet of snow.
Nine of the 10 hikers were from Mumbai and one was from New Delhi.

It was a moment of pure joy for two giant pandas in their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. as the region was hit by snowfall.&nbsp;The two pandas were seen frolicking, sliding and doing somersaults as they explored the snowy landscapes.&nbsp;The visuals, shared by the zoo's Twitter handle have left everyone delighted.

Pure joy: giant pandas have fun in the snow in Washington, D.C.

Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, two giant pandas seemed to have a blast in the snow at their enclosure in Smithsonian National Zoo

Pure joy: giant pandas have fun in the snow in Washington D.C.

It was a moment of pure joy for two giant pandas in their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. as the region was hit by snowfall.&nbsp;The two pandas were seen frolicking, sliding and doing somersaults as they explored the snowy landscapes.&nbsp;The visuals, shared by the zoo's Twitter handle have left everyone delighted.

Dozens of families participated in a snowman festival in Russia's Kazan on Sunday, while enjoying the cold weather. Over 25 snowmen were decorated and built by children and their parents. The snowmen will stay at the Uritsky city park until the mid of January. Instead of selecting a winner at the third annual festival, organisers awarded every participant with a pair of mittens.

Over 25 snowmen at Russia's snowman festival

Families participated in a snowman festival in Russia's Kazan on Sunday and created over 25 snowmen

Dozens of families participated in a snowman festival in Russia's Kazan on Sunday, while enjoying the cold weather. Over 25 snowmen were decorated and built by children and their parents. The snowmen will stay at the Uritsky city park until the mid of January. Instead of selecting a winner at the third annual festival, organisers awarded every participant with a pair of mittens.

Tourists in large numbers flocked to Gulmarg to enjoy various snow sports activites, as the region transformed into a winter wonderland. Nearly 7 activities have been organised including snow mobile race, sledging, skiing and skating. The aim, organisers say, is to encourage the youth to participate in these sports activities and enjoy the beauty that Gulmarg offers.

Winter wonderland: tourists flock to Gulmarg to enjoy snow activities

Tourists flock to Gulmarg to enjoy snow activities at the start of the new year

Tourists in large numbers flocked to Gulmarg to enjoy various snow sports activites, as the region transformed into a winter wonderland. Nearly 7 activities have been organised including snow mobile race, sledging, skiing and skating. The aim, organisers say, is to encourage the youth to participate in these sports activities and enjoy the beauty that Gulmarg offers.

Tourists in large numbers flocked to Gulmarg to enjoy various snow sports activities, as the region transformed into a winter wonderland. Nearly 7 activities have been organised including snow mobile race, sledging, skiing and skating. The aim, organisers say, is to encourage the youth to participate in these sports activities and enjoy the beauty that Gulmarg offers.

Heavy snowfall in the areas of Sanasar, Patnitop and Batote in Jammu and Kashmir brought cheer and joy to tourists. The snowfall also gave hope to those involved in the tourism sector, like hoteliers, taxi operators and photographers, as they would get a boost in their business specially around the new year.&nbsp;

J&K: Snowfall in Sanasar, Batote, Patnitop brings cheer to tourists

Heavy snowfall in the areas of Sanasar, Patnitop and Batote in Jammu and Kashmir brought cheer to tourists

Heavy snowfall in the areas of Sanasar, Patnitop and Batote in Jammu and Kashmir brought cheer and joy to tourists. The snowfall also gave hope to those involved in the tourism sector, like hoteliers, taxi operators and photographers, as their business will get a boost specially around the new year time.

Trekkers brave remote, rough and steep terrain leading to Mt Saramati 

Vajra, Tashi View Point, Tathangchen, Chandmari areas experience light snowfall

Snowfall at Luvishe village in Zunheboto circulated on social media

It was a delightful day as Shimla received the season's first snowfall. Icy-winds swept through the region, covering the surrounding areas of Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda. The locals and tourists shivered under the blanket of snow but the region did look picturesque.

It was a delightful day as Shimla received the season's first snowfall. Icy-winds swept through the region, covering the surrounding areas of Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda. The locals and tourists shivered in the blanket of snow but the region did look picturesque.

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